EDITORIALLayla HawkinsManaging Editoreditor@agribusinessreview.comEDITORIAL STAFFAva GarciaDavies MedowsJohnson HellerJoshua ParkerVISUALIZERSKevin Parker Presley MeadowDisclaimer: *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsMANAGING EDITORLayla Hawkins Agri Business Review Visit www.agribusinessreview.comCopyright © 2026 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.FEBRUARY 2026, Vol - 06, Issue - 03 (ISSN 2832-3335)Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. TO SUBSCRIBE TOVian IsaacThe New Standard of Agribusiness Leadership in Latin AmericaLatin American agribusiness is being reshaped by operators who prioritize discipline over scale and consistency over rhetoric. This issue examines how leaders across trading, asset management, crop protection, and seed production are setting a higher operational standard in markets that increasingly reward precision and accountability.At the center of this issue is Rauscher Commodities Traders, recognized as the Top Agricultural Commodity Trading Service in Latin America 2026. The company has built its leadership position by aligning market intelligence, logistics execution, and rigorous quality control into a single operating model. With deep expertise in coffee and spices, Rauscher demonstrates how disciplined sourcing, traceability, and technology-enabled coordination can turn market complexity into a measurable advantage. Its emphasis on long-term partnerships and problem-solving under changing conditions underscores why it continues to set benchmarks in agricultural commodity trading.Beyond the cover story, this edition highlights organizations that shape value at different points along the agricultural value chain. Agrobionsa, awarded Top Biological Pest and Disease Control Production Company in Latin America 2026, showcases how biologically derived solutions can deliver consistent field performance while supporting safer, resistance-aware crop protection programs. Suma AgroValor, named Top Agricultural Asset Management Company in LATAM 2026, brings a disciplined, data-driven approach to farmland and livestock management, proving that transparency, local agronomic expertise, and regenerative practices can protect both yields and long-term asset value. SGM Seeds, recognized as Top Pasture Seeds Manufacturer in LATAM 2026, illustrates how rigorous seed selection, applied research, and integrated pasture systems translate scientific capability into on-farm productivity gains across the region.From a leadership perspective, our CXO contributors reinforce these themes. Javier Carnevali, Chief Procurement Officer at Grupo Herdez, outlines how value-based supplier relationships, disciplined category management, and technology adoption build resilient procurement functions. Dyego Guerra Calabres, Sr Business Intelligence Manager at Kellanova, emphasizes humility, agility, and learning from operational realities as critical drivers of successful transformation.Together, the organizations and leaders featured in this edition illustrate a clear shift in Latin American agribusiness: value is no longer claimed, it is proven through execution. Do write back to us with your thoughts.sales@agribusinessreview.comeditor@agribusinessreview.commarketing@agribusinessreview.comEMAIL
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