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The plants of the Ukrainian nitrogen holding OSTCHEM produced 1.57 million tons of mineral fertilizers in 2025, which is 12.7% less than in 2024 when 1.8 million tons were produced, the company's press service reported. Thus, Cherkasy "Azot" produced 1.017 million tons of mineral fertilizers in 2025, and "Rivneazot" produced 554.3 thousand tons. Compared to 2024, the production of ammonium nitrate decreased by 11.6% (672.4 thousand tons), carbamide by 42.3% (232.03 thousand tons), and ammonia by 18.0% (61.47 thousand tons). At the same time, the production of KAS increased by 6.4% (539.17 thousand tons). As noted, the main factors that continued to constrain production in 2025 were the high cost of energy resources, unstable power supply, war risks, a decrease in solvent demand from farmers, and ongoing import pressure. "In 2025, the Ukrainian chemical industry operated under stressful conditions. Rising production costs, unstable energy supply, and the pressure of cheap imports ...

According to a report by the Bolivian newspaper Opinion on March 1, the Municipal Cultural Secretariat introduced that due to the historical value, market longevity, and representativeness of Salvietti brand guava soda as a traditional popular food, the municipal government has recognized it as an intangible cultural heritage of La Paz, and its brand identity has deeply rooted in the collective memory of La Paz citizens. La Paz Mayor Iván Arias emphasized the importance of Salvietti soda in the local market: as a traditional product, it is an important part of the food culture, and its production enterprise has also driven economic activities and created job positions. To this end, he called on the public to support local products. It is reported that Salvietti Company has a history of over a hundred years and occupies an important position in the local market. The company's website states: "100 years ago, the Italian visionary Dante Salvietti came to the Los Yungas region of La Paz and began the legend of Bolivian flavor. He was attracted by the local peculiar guava and successfully concentrated its pulp, thereby creating the national traditional beverage now known as 'Salvietti brand guava'. Since then, we have become synonymous with Bolivian history and family, providing consumers with superior and unparalleled flavor every day. Let us embark on this journey filled with pride and passion, celebrating the first guava-flavored soda."

As of the end of January in the 2025-2026 production season, banana export volume was 157,200 tons, while the same period last year was 287,900 tons, a decrease of approximately 45.4% year-on-year. Currently, the export price of bananas is 2,520 Chinese Yuan per ton. The main routes for exporting bananas from Myanmar to China are the Waingmaw-Ganbeitie route and the Bhamo-Momo-Loijang route, with most exports currently passing through the Ganbeitie port. To export bananas to China, exporters must obtain certification from the General Administration of Customs of China. Although there are 46 certified banana production companies in Kachin State, only 15 are currently exporting. Due to the detection of pesticide residues in some plantations and products from some companies, according to the regulations of the General Administration of Customs, exports have been temporarily suspended, and only companies that meet the regulations can continue to export through designated channels.