ASA/WISHH congratulates Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted, Ph.D., as the World Food Prize 2021 recipient. The Iowa-based World Food Prize held a virtual announcement on May 11 where they celebrated Thilsted’s pioneering global leadership in aquaculture development for human nutrition. Thilsted is

WISHH Executive Director Liz Hare and USSEC representatives, Paul Burke, Roz Leeck and Ryan Olson, spoke to a virtual gathering of the U.S. Agricultural Trade and Food Safety International Visitor Leadership Program on May 7. With U.S. State Department support,

WISHH’s work is on the right track for U.S. soy in Central America. Two new USDA reports feature Guatemala and El Salvador as important countries for U.S. agriculture even as the countries face the challenges of COVID-19. WISHH’s ongoing strategies

The ASA/WISHH-supported Cambodian Aquaculturist Association’s (CAA) membership continues to grow in numbers as well as leadership for the industry. CAA’s ranks now include 318 fish farmers, sellers, wholesalers, feed millers and distributors, as well as other industry representatives in Cambodia’s

ASA/WISHH is partnering with Purdue University to deliver virtual training on business planning and strategies to mentor food and feed entrepreneurs in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Through WISHH’s United Soybean Board-funded Mobilizing Entrepreneurs Initiative, Purdue Agricultural Economics Department faculty

USDA’s new Global Agricultural Information Network Report recognizes ASA/WISHH’s results in Kenya, which it describes as East Africa’s economic powerhouse. The USDA analysis finds Kenya home to a fast-growing population and middle class, as well as an expanding food service

WISHH is partnering with Aquaculture Africa Magazine (AAM) to deliver a series of free webinars and trainings for Africa’s aquaculture industry in March and April. The partnership includes 17 webinars, 17 feature sessions highlighting news and trends in Africa’s academic

ASA/WISHH’s Commercialization of Aquaculture for Sustainable Trade-(CAST) Cambodia project subcontractor, World Vision, is supporting more financing for Cambodian aquaculture through a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with AMK Microfinance. ASA/WISHH representatives joined World Vision Operation Director Vireak Leng and AMK

St. Louis, MO. Feb. 10, 2021. With the support of state soybean organizations, the American Soybean Association’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) Program and the Northern Crops Institute (NCI) have risen to the challenges of COVID-19 travel

ASA/WISHH, Kansas State University (KSU) and other partners convened a unique field day that resulted in Cambodian fish farmers and other aquaculture industry representatives going home with new ideas for fish feed and feeding practices as well as financing options.

The new Alltech Global Feed Survey finds feed production grew 1% globally in 2020 despite COVID-19 impacts. Aquaculture feed realized the strongest of any primary protein species with a 3% increase over 2019, according to the Alltech data. Yet, the survey also reflects the

ASA/WISHH kicked off 2021 with four days of virtual technical assistance consultations for Asian soyfoods entrepreneurs who reported the training helped them gain valuable information on extrusion and more to expand their businesses. WISHH executed the virtual trainings as part

SESACO Ltd., WISHH’s Uganda-based supply chain partner and longtime importer of U.S. defatted soy flour, is making major moves to expand its market reach to include cities in neighboring Kenya. The U.S. soy customer recently sent a team of five

His Excellency Veng Sakhon, Cambodia’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, witnessed manufacturing of U.S. soy-based feeds on January 5 during a tour of an ASA/WISHH strategic partner’s feed mill in Cambodia. The Minister applauded AgriMaster’s accomplishments as Cambodia’s first

ASA/WISHH’s Commercialization of Aquaculture for Sustainable Trade-Cambodia (CAST) project announced a groundbreaking financial services partnership with Chamroeun Microfinance. CAST partner World Vision leads the initiative that will establish the first financial services program specifically designed for Cambodian aquaculture, creating new

WISHH Executive Director Liz Hare presented “Lessons Learned by Processors: Resilience & Pivoting for Protein in Child Nutrition” at a Dec. 1 virtual conference that attracted attendees from sub-Saharan Africa who are engaged in the manufacturing, marketing or research of

WISHH hosted its inaugural WISHH Experts & Explorers Live on Dec. 2 to allow soybean leaders to engage in discussions as WISHH conducts its first market assessment in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan — countries that are home to approximately 29 million

The ASA/WISHH-supported Cambodian Aquaculturist Association (CAA) is growing in stature, including capturing widespread attention from major Cambodian media outlets as well as social media. Launched on September 22, the young association has already enrolled 163 members of the aquaculture sector.

WISHH and SESACO Foods’ strategic partnership began in 2011, but of course, 2020 is a year like no other for WISHH, and soyfood and beverage companies like SESACO. Yet, the Ugandan customer of U.S. soy flour and other high-protein soy

The ASA/WISHH-supported Cambodian Aquaculturist Association (CAA) is working with hatcheries and other members with operations flooded by recent daily rain downpours; at least 10 CAA members are affected, and one member’s hatchery was completely flooded. Widespread flooding has impacted as

WISHH’s latest training in West Africa opens opportunities for a strategic partner in Ghana to use soy flour to add protein-rich nutrition to a popular cassava-based food. In Africa, an estimated 70 million people are dependent on carbohydrate-heavy cassava as

ASA/WISHH is delivering expert information on the role of soy in feeds through an October 22 webinar organized by the Aquaculture Africa Magazine. The publication recognizes aquafeeds are a major constraint to aquaculture development on the African continent and reports

WISHH’s new egg consumption survey finds record numbers of Ghanaians are benefiting from eggs. What’s more, 73% of people who had heard our Ghana National Egg Campaign messages report the information positively changed their perceptions about eggs and their nutritional

The Cambodian Aquaculturalist Association (CAA), with support from ASA/WISHH’s Commercialization of Aquaculture for Sustainability Trade (CAST) – Cambodia project, succeeded in assembling 130 members of the aquaculture industry for the association’s first annual meeting on Sept. 22 in Phnom Penh.

WISHH’s new USDA-funded market assessment for Central America and the Dominican Republic offers insight into opportunities for U.S. soy in food and feed trade. Furthermore, WISHH is building on these stage-one findings with its USB-funded Mobilizing Entrepreneurs to Expand U.S.

Cambodia and Sri Lanka offer potential for U.S. soy trade finds WISHH’s USDA-funded market assessments. Such assessments offer important stage-one insights for WISHH’s USB-funded Mobilizing Entrepreneurs to Expand U.S. Soy Utilization in Developing and Emerging Markets initiative. Based on 20

At least 25 ag radio and television broadcasters, reaching thousands of people in more than 19 states, carried reports of how ASA and the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) Program are capitalizing on big trends for global

ASA/WISHH’s three-part webinar series attracted 150 entrepreneurs non-governmental and government representatives from 15 countries, ranging from Sri Lanka to Nigeria to Guatemala. Hosted virtually on August 18-20, the webinars offered an important foundation of knowledge as well as feedback for

St. Louis. Aug. 12, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic makes 2020 a year of unprecedented challenges in global food supply chains. Even so, big trends in five new reports demonstrate the untapped potential that the American Soybean Association’s (ASA) World Initiative for

St. Louis. August 11, 2020. American Soybean Association (ASA) President Bill Gordon has confirmed the election of ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) officers and committee members for 2020-2021. Officers are Chairman Gerry Hayden (KY), Vice Chair Roberta

Cambodian fish farmers, government officials and university staff are all gaining new insights into soy-based feeds and more at WISHH’s field day paired with expert technical assistance at Cambodia’s first in-pond aquaculture raceway. More than 100 key Cambodian aquaculture leaders,

WISHH is leveraging insights from new USDA-supported market assessments to guide its USB-funded Mobilizing Entrepreneurs to Expand U.S. Soy Utilization in Developing and Emerging Markets initiative in Africa. USDA-Foreign Agricultural Service funds supported WISHH conducting market assessments in three African

WISHH announces a three-part webinar series that will offer insights and ideas to entrepreneurs for feeds as well as soyfoods in emerging market and developing countries. The webinars feature three internationally recognized experts who will advise WISHH strategic partners on

The ASA/WISHH-supported Cambodian Aquaculturalist Association (CAA) board of directors held its first meeting on July 2 after receiving its official registration from the Royal Government of Cambodia Ministry of Interior. The launch and development of the association is key to

The Global Aquaculture Academy has officially launched a new online course outlining the implementation process of in-pond raceway systems (IPRS) for pond aquaculture cultivation, as well as the technology’s benefits, equipment needed, production figures, and more. The course is comprised of a series of

The Royal Government of Cambodia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) partnered with ASA/WISHH to elevate the importance of aquaculture for COVID-19 economic recovery, as well as promote farm-raised fish as a protein-rich food for the health of Cambodia’s

There’s no simple one-size-fits-all solution to overcome the obstacles to connecting supply chains that will support lasting trade relationships between the U.S. soy industry and developing and emerging markets. That’s why WISHH used its 20 years of experience to design

WISHH’s AMPLIFIES project is launching the third iteration of a survey to measure the household consumption of eggs in Ghana. AMPLIFIES is a U.S. Department of Agriculture Food for Progress-funded project. Increased protein consumption is a vital part of WISHH’s

ASA’s Commercialization of Aquaculture for Sustainable Trade (CAST)-Cambodia is following the Royal Government of Cambodia’s guidelines and council to execute activities while managing the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent reports show no current cases of COVID in Cambodia, but the government and

The Royal Government of Cambodia’s Fisheries Administration invited ASA’s Commercialization of Aquaculture for Sustainable Trade (CAST)-Cambodia to assist in identifying candidates for a new loan program for aquaculture, livestock and horticulture farm and post-production businesses. The Rural Development Bank of

Sesi Technologies Ltd, a strategic partner in WISHH’s USDA Food for Progress project in Ghana, exemplifies the resilience of WISHH partners to continue progress at the same time they take action to prevent COVID-19 exposures. CEO Isaac Sesi has updated

WISHH continues to drive demand for soy by supporting the growth of the aquaculture industries in Ghana, Senegal and Kenya. Early this year, WISHH sent technical experts to these African countries to advise on farm management, fish health, and feed

President of GAPFA, Michael Nyarko Ampem, joined UTV Ghana live to discuss the donation which helps provide the local community with access to quality protein With COVID-19 creating uncertainty in agricultural markets and supply chains around the world, a group

U.S. Sens. Jerry Moran (R-KS), Bob Casey (D-PA) John Boozman (R-AR) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) issued a letter this week to support international school meal programs and U.S. food assistance. In their April 17 letter to Secretary of State Mike

WISHH is working to help soy supply chain and other strategic partners adapt to obstacles presented by COVID-19 to ensure food and feed operations remain resilient. Many of WISHH’s strategic partners are recognized as essential operations by their governments in

WISHH’s ongoing efforts to identify new export markets have found solid potential for Togo to serve as a hub for regional soy export markets in West Africa. Using USDA Agricultural Trade Promotion Program funding, WISHH completed a market study that

In a new video, U.S. soybean growers highlight how WISHH works in a strategic manner to grow trade for U.S. soy protein in developing and emerging markets. Read more…

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8 and March as National Nutrition Month, WISHH and the Commercialization of Aquaculture for Sustainable Trade (CAST) – Cambodia Project released a video to salute CAST strategic partner Keo Yada, who is

WISHH’s new logo, released in conjunction with its 20th anniversary, shines attention on how WISHH builds on its far-sighted foundation to reach up to new U.S. soy protein opportunities that have no ceiling. Read more…

WISHH continues to collaborate with U.S. soy exporters as well as the current and potential customers in Myanmar and Cambodia. Read more…

When visionary U.S. soybean growers founded WISHH 20 years ago, they anticipated the global trend of protein playing an essential role in human nutrition. Read more…

WISHH supports growth of the local poultry and feed industries by connecting attendees with the necessary technical, financial and buying resources to grow their businesses. Read more…

U.S. soybean growers delivered four key soy protein messages to current and potential customers in Cambodia and Myanmar where protein demand is rapidly growing for aquaculture and livestock feeds as well as human foods. Read more…

ASA/WISHH recently hosted a group of visiting professionals from Africa and Southeast Asia currently residing at the University of Missouri (UM). Read more…

WISHH, along with 350 school nutrition professionals, government officials and implementing NGOs gathered in Siem Reap, Cambodia to discuss nutrition, school meal design, public-private partnerships and program sustainability. Read more…

ASA-WISHH presented to industry leaders and USDA staff, highlighting how the AMPLIFIES Ghana project is leveraging technology to collect data and manage the program. Read more…

ASA/WISHH organized a Lean Management training for its African supply chain partners in Kampala, Uganda in early November. Read more…

WISHH and project partners have broken ground on a new training facility for the CAST aquaculture project in Cambodia. Read more…

Since 2000, U.S. soybean farmers have committed to long-term market development in Africa through support of WISHH programming. Read more…

Aquaculture is a growing industry, and with the support of WISHH, can drive the demand for U.S. soy in the region. Read more…

As Cambodian feed millers increase purchases of U.S. soybean meal, they’re looking for smarter ways to buy. Read More…

By 2050, the world population will reach an estimated 9 billion people, creating demand for protein that is much higher than it is today. Read more…

ASA/WISHH is recognizing progress in Ghana’s egg and poultry value chain during World Egg Day on Oct. 11. Read more…

WISHH Director of Monitoring and Evaluation James Bernhardt visited Cambodia in September, assessing the completion of the baseline study WISHH will use to measure progress. Read more…

Agriculture Trade Promotion (ATP) activities are well under way at ASA’s WISHH program. This year WISHH has conducted market research in East and West Africa and implemented a series of technical servicing activities for aquaculture in West Africa, thanks to

WISHH has been active in Myanmar’s human food sector since 2014 and started its Cambodian program in 2016, focusing on both human foods and animal feed. Read more…

ASA/WISHH has implemented various soy utilization promotion activities in Ghana, including the five-year USDA funded AMPLIFIES poultry value chain project. Read more…

A group of Ghanaian government officials, academics, poultry producers and feed millers attended the Arkansas Nutrition Conference where they networked with global industry experts. Read more.

WISHH currently works with existing and new investors to accelerate the growth of Cambodia’s aquaculture sector. Read more…