Author: Hithaishi CB

Ahead of the development of a large-scale microalgae industrial centre, two biotechnology companies have entered into formal discussions to lay the groundwork for the project, through which they aim to culture algae for use as a biocontrol for agriculture. The two biotechnology companies, Iceland-based Algalif, which specialises in the production of astaxanthin – an important component of many salmon feeds – and France based biocontrol start-up ImmunRise Biocontrol, have entered formal discussions to establish the foundations of a long-term strategic partnership, through which they aim to develop a large-scale microalgae industrial centre to manufacture biocontrol products intended for applications across diverse sectors…

Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), Chung Hwang-keun, has dispatched the third Shuttle Economic Cooperation Team, to Saudi Arabia on to explore collaborative opportunities in the field of smart farming and K-Food with the Middle East. During this visit, Vice Minister Han Hoon will proactively support the expansion of Korean smart farming and food export companies into the Middle East and strengthen government-level cooperation in the field of smart agriculture through high-level meetings. The government has dispatched Shuttle Economic Cooperation Teams to specific regions to solidify the outcomes of summit diplomacy and identify new collaborative tasks in…

Ecolab, a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions, continues to enhance its presence in Singapore with the opening of its new regional office. To celebrate the opening of the facility, Ecolab welcomed guests to a special event, highlighting insights into the company’s upcoming collaborations in science, digitization and sustainability. In addition, the event showcased how Ecolab partners with public sectors and industry organizations across various sectors to make the world cleaner, safer and healthier, helping Ecolab’s customers succeed, while protecting people and resources vital to life. The new facility will accelerate its coverage to help public and private organizations…

Focus on five strategic areas: Climate-proof agriculture, regenerative aquaculture, novel foods, personalized nutrition and sustainable food supply” explains Juan Carlos Motamayor Executive Director of NEOM’s Food sector and CEO of NEOM’s Food Company An ecosystem for igniting, socializing, integrating, and testing innovation at various levels of technology maturity is being created by the NEOM Food Innovation Ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. NEOM pioneers more efficient solutions to food production in water-scarce environments by using the desert as a testbed as climate change accelerates and arable land retreats. NEOM believes a flourishing food sector is dependent on high-quality infrastructure, service facilities, and a…

The agrotechnology company Elicit Plant launches EliSun-a,  a new innovative solution to care for sunflower crops In conjunction with the International Day for Climate Risk Prevention, Elicit Plant convened agribusiness professionals and experts around the world to discuss the challenges of climate change in agriculture. During the event, the Elicit Plant announced the deployment of this unique solution for corn crops, BEST-a, in Brazil, Ukraine and throughout Europe by the end of this year. Additionally, a new solution designed especially for sunflowers was launched in Europe: EliSun-a. EliSun-a, is the new innovative solution to care for sunflower crops In addition…

Trilateral cooperation agreement focuses on empowering rural smallholder farmers by providing them with accessible, affordable and adaptable technologies The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have joined hands in a significant partnership agreement aimed at enhancing global food security and nutrition. This trilateral cooperation agreement focuses on empowering rural smallholder farmers by providing them with accessible, affordable and adaptable technologies crucial for ensuring food security. This tripartite agreement represents a synergistic collaboration, harnessing the expertise and resources of FAO, IsDB, and IFAD to empower…

Bosch and the Karlsruhe-based measuring technology specialist Palas GmbH want to work together to improve air quality. To this end, the two companies have now agreed to collaborate, each bringing their long-term expertise to the table. Palas will supply comprehensive know-how and technology for measuring a wide variety of gases and airborne particles. In the course of the partnership, Palas will also add the Environmental Connected Box (ECoB) measurement device developed by Bosch to its own portfolio and expand its product range. Bosch is to contribute cloud-based services such as device management and a software model that generates traffic emission…

Comprehensive insight for customers into sustainability status of their individual purchasing portfolio at BASF BASF has released a new digital application designed to help customers gain a better overview of the sustainability status of the product portfolio they purchase from BASF. It also helps customers identify the best BASF solutions to reach their sustainability targets with regard to CO2 reduction and/or use of renewable raw materials. The app called “MyCarbonFootprint” contains data on over 700 selected large volume BASF products, including pharma ingredients, amino resins, butanediol and derivatives, acids, polyalcohols, acetylenics, carbonyl derivatives and amines. It is initially available to certain…

Korea would attend and showcase its smart agricultural technologies at the International Horticultural Expo 2023 to be held in Doha, Qatar from October 2023. Minister Chung Hwang keun of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of the Republic of Korea (MAFRA) held a meeting with Minister Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie of Municipality of Qatar to discuss how both countries can strengthen their cooperation in the area of smart agriculture. The two countries have continued cooperation in smart agriculture after concluding the (MOU) on Cooperation in Smart Agriculture In January 2019, At the meeting, Minister Chung Hwang keun officially…

The 5th edition of this global congregation is scheduled from September 25 – 28, 2023. The World Coffee Conference & Expo has arrived for the first time in Asia in the Indian city of Bengaluru. The 5th edition of this global congregation is scheduled from September 25 – 28, 2023. The 4-day event of the WCC 2023 will bring together leaders and decision-makers from over 80 countries. Sustainability is one of the critical concerns in the coffee industry. The conference witnessed a grandeur opening with the Theme “Sustainability through Circular Economy and Regenerative Agriculture”. In the coffee sector, a variety…