Author: Hithaishi CB

By Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific With every new year that unfolds, Asia Pacific’s F&B industry anticipates a slew of new trends. Among them, is the predicted rise of the adventurous consumer. According to Mintel, “amid ongoing uncertainty and anxiety, consumers will seek experiential food and drink that is enjoyable, fuels productivity and transports them to new realms.” How do you foresee the potential plant-based alternative protein industry holds for the future? A global study found that 7 in 10 consumers have a desire to experience interesting textures, and to be surprised in some way. 2 Specifically, countries…

Prepares for Inter-governmental discussions towards transforming future for region’s food security Civil society organizations (CSO) from Asia and the Pacific are preparing for participation in a major multilateral conference aimed at charting a course for the region’s food security and agrifood systems transformation. The CSO participation in FAO’s 37th Session of the Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific (APRC37) will aim to add a collective voice among civil society organizations during their contributions to discussions at the Conference – a biennial governing body session of some 46 FAO Member Nations from across the region. The CSO’s finalized their positions, in advance of…

Korea’s agriculture ministry seeks to achieve KRW 17 trillion in the domestic market sales and $400 million in export value in terms of processed rice food.  South Korea Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on 23 January a “Third Basic Plan on the Fostering of the Rice Processing Industry and the Promotion of Rice Consumption” to support the rice processing industry on a growth trajectory, as the industry’s sales in the domestic market and its export value have been on a steady increase. The basic plan aims to expand the sales of processed rice food in the domestic market…

Industrial-scale facility for sustainable biosurfactants that has been completed ahead of schedule at its site in Slovakia Evonik has manufactured the first product from its industrial-scale facility for sustainable biosurfactants that has been completed ahead of schedule at its site in Slovakia. The new plant is the first worldwide to produce sustainable rhamnolipid biosurfactants. Evonik’s rhamnolipids are exceptionally high quality and provide the company with a unique market position due to the IP-protected, fermentation-based manufacturing process. Rhamnolipids and other sustainable biosurfactants in Evonik’s portfolio draw on the company’s biotechnology platform in its life sciences division, Nutrition & Care. Driven by…

Latest investments showcase steadfast commitment to Canadian growers Farmers Business Network, Inc. (FBN®), the global AgTech platform and farmer-to-farmer network, today announced the addition of 10 innovative Crop Protection products under the FBN Brand, reinforcing the company’s steadfast commitment to Canadian growers. Eight of FBN’s new crop protection products support wheat growers, including: FBN ProTEB, FBN 2,4-D, FBN MCPA, FBN Fluroxypyr, and FBN Azoxy and three cutting-edge Wheat CoPacks – FBN BlackTailTM, FBN CapTTain CoPakTM, and FBN SterlingTM. While FBN is also expanding its fungicide portfolio with the addition of FBN Prothio, FBN ProTEB, and FBN Azoxy. In the run up to Planting 2024, FBN is also proud to launch its FBN Acre Plans. FBN Acre Plans is an entirely digital crop protection planning system to…

Aims to achieve Sustainable Development Goals The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) innovation platform UpLink today signed two agreements to catalyze innovative global solutions to today’s most pressing environmental and sustainability challenges. Signed on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024 in Davos, Switzerland, by His Excellency Faisal F. Alibrahim, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Economy and Planning and Børge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum, the agreements focus on ‘Catalyzing Innovation for an Ocean Positive Economy’ and ‘Catalyzing Innovation for a Positive Circular Carbon Economy (CCE).’ The two agreements aim to…

Aims to support agriculture careers through the Agriculture Workforce Working Group (AWWG), fee-free TAFE places, improving the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme Agriculture sector is a vital source of employment in rural, regional and remote areas of Australia employing around 262,000 people. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt said since the Jobs and Skills Summit in 2022, the Government has been working closely with the agriculture industry to find solutions that address workforce issues that had been ongoing for years. “The Government has successfully worked with industry to identify opportunities to support ag careers through the Agriculture…

FAO and LDD are collaborating in the joint implementation of a number of projects including establishment and operation of the Center of Excellence for Soil Research in Asia (CESRA) FAO Director-General QU Dongyu visited Thailand’s Land Development Department (LDD) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, underlining the country’s key role as a proponent of sustainable soil management in the Asia and Pacific region as he began a three-day visit to Bangkok. At the Land Development Department, steward of Thailand’s Soil Museum, the Director-General examined the various types of soil collected at the facility. Pramote Yajai, Director-General of LDD, Arthit…

Organic Valley – America’s largest organic farmer-owned dairy cooperative – announced the expansion of its fluid milk portfolio with Organic Valley® Family First™. New Organic Valley Family First milk has all the goodness of the standard 12 essential nutrients in Organic Valley milks, with added DHA Omega 3 to support brain health. This new milk is meant to be enjoyed by milk lovers of all ages and comes from pasture-raised cows on Organic Valley’s small family farms. According to a 2019 study published by the National Institute of Health, Americans in all age groups did not meet the recommended daily intake of Omega…

Nutricell is allset to launch of our export operations to Japan on January 25, 2024. This event, taking place at PT. Nutricell Pacific in Tangerang Selatan, marks a milestone in our commitment to delivering superior quality and innovation beyond borders. Japan, known for its stringent quality standards and innovative market, is a crucial step in our global expansion strategy. Nutricell’s entry into this market is not just a business expansion; it’s a testament to our unwavering dedication to quality, sustainability, and excellence in animal nutrition and health solutions. The export launch will be honored by the presence of the esteemed…