Author: Hithaishi CB

Scientists led by Moredun Research Institute have been awarded £1.5 million in a bid to develop an oral vaccine for salmon lice in farmed Atlantic salmon. A multidisciplinary team of scientists led by Moredun Research Institute has been awarded £1.5M from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to combat salmon lice in farmed Atlantic salmon through the development of an oral vaccine. This represents a pivotal step towards a sustainable and effective solution to the pervasive challenges posed by sea lice in the aquaculture industry. Many marine-farmed fish species are significantly affected by sea lice, impacting their health,…

Supree™ develops innovative fruit and vegetable varieties designed to naturally dry on the vine while preserving high vitamins and nutrient levels, and rich taste Israeli AgTech firm, NRGene Technologies Ltd. has introduce Supree (Supree-Zanim), its newly established FoodTech subsidiary, specializes in innovative fruit and vegetable varieties that naturally self-dry on the vine while maintaining nutritional value and flavor. Supree is an Israeli food-tech company specializing in the production of self-drying fruits and vegetables. Leveraging NRGene’s genomics and AI technology, Supree aims to bring new naturally dried fruits and vegetables to the market, enriching food with tasty, healthy, and long shelf-life products. For…

Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation (GFAR) and six Regional Fora (AARINENA, APAARI, CACAARI, EFARD, FARA, and FORAGRO) have signed a Declaration for the establishment of the Global NARS Consortium (GNC) The Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI) gathered members and partners in an insightful discussion focused on the Global NARS Consortium (GNC) on 29 Jan 2024. As the agricultural landscape continues to evolve, it’s imperative for stakeholders to come together and address the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Key Objectives: Explore the role of NARS in the changing global agricultural landscape. Discuss the benefits and opportunities…

The Rubyglow® pineapple is first being launched in Chinese market, further cementing company’s position as the world’s leader in pineapple innovation Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers, and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, has launched its latest pineapple innovation, the Rubyglow® pineapple – a red-shelled pineapple. This pineapple has a red outer skin, bright yellow flesh, and a new, sweet flavor similar to Del Monte pineapples. The Rubyglow® pineapple is first being launched in China, in time for Chinese New Year as part of the company’s grand debut in the Chinese…

Appoints João Marcelo Gomes as President of Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health – EMENA; Dr. Stefaan Van Dyck to Group President – Animal Nutrition and Health for Kemin Industries worldwide. Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services, has appointed João Marcelo Gomes as President of Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health – EMENA (Europe, Middle East, and North Africa) following the promotion of Dr. Stefaan Van Dyck to Group President – Animal Nutrition and Health for Kemin Industries worldwide. Gomes joined Kemin in 2019 as President of Kemin…

An open letter signed by 35 Nobel laureates and more than 1,000 European scientists has been sent to Members of the European Parliament, pleading with them to ‘reject the darkness of anti-science fearmongering’ and vote in favour of new genomic techniques (NGTs) ahead of a key vote. The letter, coordinated by environmental NGO WePlanet, comes just days before the European Parliament’s environmental committee (ENVI) is set to vote on a proposal by the Commission to exempt NGTs from Europe’s prohibitive GMO regulations. The plea is signed by pioneering biochemist Emmanuelle Charpentier and microbiologist Jennifer Doudna, who shared the 2020 Nobel…

Researchers at Wageningen University & Research have been working on producing hard and sustainable plastics for the past three years. Today’s plastic is either recyclable or strong and hard – not both. Researchers Van Lange developed a new method to create durable and reusable plastic using a completely different approach than traditional chemical approaches.  Sustainable Plastic Processing The plastic material is ubiquitous in our daily lives, from supermarket packaging to toys packaging. “Yet we rarely think about what happens to these materials after the shoes break or when you need new glasses,” says Van Lange.  Van Lange and her colleagues…

X3 Holdings Co., Ltd. , a global provider of digital solutions and technology services spanning diverse industries, is excited to announce the full operation of its global headquarters in Singapore and its rebranding of Powerbridge Technologies to X3 Holdings. Effective January 30, 2024, the Company has undergone a transformation, changing its corporate name from Powerbridge Technologies Co., Ltd. to X3 Holdings Co., Ltd. The Nasdaq stock symbol has also transitioned from PBTS to XTKG. This change reflects the Company’s evolving global expansion strategy and its commitment to broader technological and business horizons. A New Era of Technological Innovation Founded in 1997, X3 Holdings…

Scheduled for the fishing year between 1 – 29 Feb. 2024.  A public relations notice is issued by Thailand’s Fisheries Department to fishing boat owners with a gross tonnage of 10 gross tons or more planning to engage in commercial fishing in the coming fishing year 2024-2025. A survey will be conducted between 1 – 29 February 2024 at the Bangkok Area Fisheries Office, the Fisheries Department, or the district office or fisheries office of a locality adjacent to the sea. The new fishing year will begin on 1 April 2024. Fisheries cannot be conducted without a license if a…

Vietnam is the Philippines’ 10th largest trading partner and the bilateral trade topped $7.8 billion in 2022 According to Vietnam’s Trade Office in the archipelago nation, the Philippines is a high potential market for Vietnamese exports due to its large population, diverse needs for goods and services, and not too strict import standards. In 2023, the Philippines had 113 million people, ranking 13th in the world, seventh in Asia, and second in ASEAN. The Philippines and Vietnam, both dynamically developing economies in the region, are similar in many ways and have complementary production processes, so they have room to expand…