Germany, France and Italy agree raw materials cooperation

Germany, France and Italy agree raw materials cooperation

Germany, France and Italy said Monday they would cooperate more closely on the procurement of raw materials as Europe seeks to reduce its reliance on imports from countries such as China.
Feed producers prepare for self-sufficiency in production

Feed producers prepare for self-sufficiency in production

As domestic feed producers are pressured by continuously increasing prices for raw materials like corn and soy, local producers are urged to up their game, all while their biggest customers prepare for the busy festive season.
Major coffee chains attempt to wade through price storm

Major coffee chains attempt to wade through price storm

Beverage chains are struggling under the pressure of increasing selling prices due to sky-high costs of fuel and raw materials.
Raw material import necessity squeezes feed groups

Raw material import necessity squeezes feed groups

While Vietnam is traditionally a strong producer and exporter of rice and other produce, animal feed producers largely depend on overseas imports of raw materials, leaving them vulnerable to price fluctuations and global incidents like climate change and the ongoing pandemic.
Long haul barriers predicted for exports

Long haul barriers predicted for exports

The global demand has seen signs of recovery in recent weeks, helping Vietnam’s export activities record growth of 28.4 per cent on-year – however a lack of raw materials, increasing logistics, and pandemic-related risks in factories remain a concern for such export activities for the foreseeable future.