b'F R O M T H E E D I T O R SDear Visions Readers:Food can be seen as the first truly sustainable resource, because it had to be. From the days of the first upright humans, hunting and gathering food has been a necessity, and sustaining our food sources has evolved through time. Todays sustainability agenda involves everything from healthy harvests to crop pro-tection to logistics, all of which are key business areas that Sumitomo Corporation in the Americas leads, especially in the South American region.In this issue, we look at how our businesses in the southern hemisphere connect sustainability to food, whether that be locally sourced vegetables, agrochemical products for helping farmers, or logistical enhancements,using greener methods of storage and transportation. Additionally, the General Manager of SC South America and the CEO of produce giant Fyffes both speak to Visions about sustainability as a priority, and well visit SC Guatemala to pour a hot cup of Bird Friendly coffee. Finally, well finish off this issue with an interview of world-famous chef Masaharu Morimoto about his internationally renowned cuisine. Weve set the table for a full meal of information for you, so please enjoy this issue of Visions. Sincerely, Editors,The VisionsSumitomo Corporation of Americas, Corporate CommunicationsVisionsVISIONSSTAFFmagazine is published quarterly by Sumitomo Corporation of Americas,Stephen Pitalo, Managing Editor Submissions and inquiries are welcome.a wholly-owned subsidiary of SumitomoStephen.Pitalo@sumitomocorp.comCorporation, one of the worlds leading traders and distributors of commodities,Amy Babcock, Executive Editor Printed on industrial goods and consumer goods. amy.babcock@sumitomocorp.com recycled paper.Besides its role as a trader, SumitomoJewelle Yamada, Editor EmeritusCorporation is an investor in a diversejewelle-k.yamada@sumitomocorp.comrange of businesses that positionsthe company in markets with long-termMami Uno, Editorial Assistantpotential. mami.uno@sumitomocorp.comDesign/Production, Stanton Design Groupstantondesigngroup@mac.comhttp://sumitomocorpofamericas.com2 visions Winter 2022'