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  A Leader in Agricultural Development: Profile of Ing. Robert Watson Special Report for DMI MEDIA & AGRIMUNDO.tv Ing. Robert Watson stands as a prominent figure in the agricultural and business landscape of Latin America, serving as a vital member of the Board of Trustees for the Zamorano Pan-American Agricultural School. Appointed to the board in 2015, Watson brings over 37 years of extensive experience in the business sector to his governance role at the university.  While his professional contributions are deeply integrated within the Ecuadorian and Honduran economies, official institutional documentation identifies him as being from Peru.    Watson’s professional portfolio is remarkably diverse, reflecting a career committed to regional development and innovation.  He currently serves as the CEO of Best Home S.A., Pakaunabau, and La Querencia. Furthermore, his expertise extends into the technology and financial sectors; he is a co-founder and directo...

  The Shifting Geography of Chocolate: Ecuador’s Rising Dominance Special Report for DMI MEDIA & AGRIMUNDO.tv The global cocoa industry is experiencing a profound geographic realignment as climate change increasingly disrupts traditional production hubs in West Africa.  For decades,  West African nations have supplied the vast majority of the world's chocolate, but this dominance is being challenged by extreme heat, unpredictable rainfall patterns, and rising disease pressure that are pushing existing growing conditions toward their ecological limits.  As these established regions grapple with mounting environmental stressors, Ecuador has rapidly emerged as a critical alternative supplier, leveraging its unique genetic resources and evolving agricultural practices to fill the widening supply gap. Market data underscores the scale of this transition, with Ecuadorian cocoa production showing a consistent and robust upward trajectory.  Industry projections i...

  Ecuador’s Cocoa Surge: A Productivity Powerhouse  Special Report for DMI MEDIA & AGRIMUNDO.tv Ecuador’s agricultural sector is undergoing a profound transformation as the nation solidifies its position as a dominant force in the global cocoa market.  In a recent interview, Ing. Robert Watson, a member of the Board of Directors of Zamorano, highlighted that the productivity of Ecuadorian cocoa cultivation is currently triple that of major African producers.  This competitive advantage, rooted in superior agricultural practices and efficient farm management, has garnered significant attention from global industry leaders, including Mars, which increasingly views the South American nation as a vital partner to secure supply chains for critical markets like the United States.     The contrast in yields is stark: while Ecuadorian farms average approximately 800 kilograms per hectare, many West African counterparts, particularly in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire...

  Botanical Innovation: A Path to Reducing Global Produce Waste Special Report for DMI MEDIA & AGRIMUNDO.tv In the ongoing quest to modernize the global supply chain, the intersection of ancient botanical wisdom and contemporary preservation technology continues to offer transformative potential.  Kavita Shukla, founder and CEO of The FRESHGLOW Co., has emerged as a prominent figure in this space through her development of FreshPaper—a compostable, spice-infused sheet engineered to naturally inhibit fungal and bacterial growth.  Originally conceived during her youth following a trip to India, the technology leverages the antimicrobial properties of traditional herbs to significantly extend the shelf life of fresh produce without the requirement for synthetic additives or energy-heavy cold chain infrastructure.     As of 2026, The FRESHGLOW Co. remains an active participant in the agricultural technology sector, maintaining its mission to combat the stagge...