Peruvian entrepreneurs strengthened knowledge at international palm oil conference

With the aim of strengthening their knowledge about the oil palm value chain, a delegation of Peruvian entrepreneurs participated in the 21st International Palm Oil Conference, an event that took place from September 23 to 25 at the Convention Center of Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, under the motto "Adapt and grow: Towards a sustainable future in the palm oil agribusiness." The conference brought together more than 2,600 participants, including entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry representatives, as well as 60 distinguished international speakers who addressed the main challenges and opportunities of the sector. During the event, presentations were distributed across four thematic modules: Cultivation management, biotechnology, and improvement: advances in the sustainable cultivation of the interspecific hybrid OxG, genetic improvement, biotechnology, and pest and disease control. Processing and added value: productivity in processing plants, fruit and oil quality, ...