Author: Hithaishi CB

The initiatives in partnership with FAO are focused on fostering climate adaptation and resilience for smallholder farmers in Bolivia, Cambodia and The Philippines The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) decision to approve funding for three new projects in Bolivia, Cambodia and the Philippines, valued at $145.3 million. The national initiatives, supported by FAO, are focused on fostering climate change adaptation and resilience for smallholder farmers, local communities, and other value chain actors in three nations facing increasing weather and climate-related threats to their agricultural practices and livelihoods. “Innovation in…

Upcycled plant extract from Silybum marianum seed cake, a by-product of Silybum marianum oil production At in-cosmetics Global in Barcelona, BASF Personal Care debuts Kerasylium™, a new hair care ingredient to help repair damaged hair and to protect it from daily aggressions. Kerasylium is a micro-complex, rich in peptides and containing nutrients. The peptides exhibit an amino acid composition similar to that of keratin, a protein naturally present in the hair, which ensures its resistance and elasticity. “Many cosmetic manufacturers rely on keratin for their hair care products because it helps to repair the hair from the inside out. However, the keratin-based ingredients that are…

Smart-performance, fully biodegradable biopolymer sourced from renewable raw materials Evonik has entered into an agreement with the German biotech company AMSilk to produce industrial quantities of innovative, sustainable silk proteins. The silk can be used in a broad range of applications including high-quality fashion, smart materials in automotives, and medical devices. Materials produced with the silk proteins balance optimal performance with minimal environmental impact. Evonik is producing the silk at its contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) precision fermentation site in Slovakia. “Working with a partner who puts sustainability at the heart of their business is in perfect alignment with our…

Israel hosted a group of African agricultural experts to help combat desertification and drought in the Sahara region. The delegation, through Israel’s DeserTech program, was in the country last week and aimed to gain tools to assist in developing what is known as the “Great Green Wall,” a pan-African initiative designed by the UN. The 8,000-km. “wall” is meant to span 11 countries and include planting new trees to restore more than 100 million hectares of degraded land. DeserTech promotes the development, adaptation and commercialization of technologies that enable sustainable living in arid climates while simultaneously turning Beersheva and the Negev region into a global entrepreneurial hub…

Seventh Commission Session was held in Sapporo, Japan The 7th Meeting of the North Pacific Fisheries Commission (COM07) gathered policymakers on 23rd and 24th March 2023. The event was attended by around 120 participants from nine Members and 7 observer groups. A representative of the Hokkaido prefecture government, Mr. Masaki Honda, welcomed delegates to Sapporo. The Commission meeting was chaired by Dr. Vladimir Belyaev (Russia). It was preceded by the Finance and Administration Committee (FAC05) Meeting on 17 March and the Technical and Compliance Committee (TCC06) Meeting from 18 to 21March. The Commission Meeting has achieved the following: Revised the…

LF is a high-value bioactive milk protein set to commercially launch in Q4 2023 TurtleTree (HQ: Singapore), a global leader in animal-free functional dairy proteins, has developed the world’s first precision fermentation-produced lactoferrin —LF+—a high-value bioactive milk protein. TurtleTree projects to commercially launch LF+ in Q4 2023 Lactoferrin is one of the most powerful parts of cow’s milk, with great functional benefits for immunity, iron regulation, and digestive health. The highly nutritious ingredient is designed into LF+-powered food and beverages that deliver delicious, unadulterated flavor coupled with health-boosting benefits. Lactoferrin, otherwise known as “pink gold” because of its high value…

Three-year promotion in Malaysia to raise awareness of high quality and sustainably produced European Dairy from Ireland. Bord Bia – Irish Food Board held a successful trade seminar, “Sustainable European Dairy from Ireland” at the Sheraton Petaling Jaya in Malaysia. The event brought together key stakeholders in the dairy industry in Malaysia, including local importers, distributors, manufacturers, and media representatives. Distinguished guests included Ireland’s Minister of State for Skills and Further Education, Niall Collins, T.D. and Ambassador of Ireland to Malaysia, H.E Hilary Reilly. Malaysian stakeholders gained valuable insights on the dairy industry’s latest global trends and future outlook. Bord Bia presented high-quality ingredients produced in Ireland, emphasizing the country’s commitment to sustainability. Malaysian…

CSIRO, with foundation partner SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre budget to invest AU$83 million to design and develop AquaWatch Australia’s national science agency, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), has launched a mission to deliver a world first ground-to-space water quality monitoring system. CSIRO is Australia’s pre-eminent national science organisation, accelerating innovation through global science. Through AquaWatch Australia, CSIRO is working with partners internationally to help safeguard freshwater and coastal resources. AquaWatch will provide near real-time updates and predictive forecasting – a weather service for water quality – once fully operational. AquaWatch will support better water quality management and can…

Industry leaders shared insights into new technologies and optimization of fertilizer plants in Malaysia Over 150 representatives from across Malaysia petrochemical and fertilizer sectors gathered on 23 MArch to discuss pathways to make their industries more sustainable and competitive in the region. The initiative was programed to highlight the effects of climate change and rising food security concerns, while sharing insights into new technologies and optimisation of fertilizer plants. Industry leaders presented a collective opine on Sustainable Fertilizer Technologies at a event organised by Stamicarbon, the innovation and license company of Maire Group and a global provider of urea technology.…

Designates eight private-sector organizations in lead to endorse the council’s antimicrobial use stewardship principles to optimize animal health The International Poultry Council (IPC) has recognized eight private-sector organizations to endorse its new stewardship principles stating the significance of “responsible antimicrobial usage” in farms. Advanced within Transformational Strategies for Farm Output Risk Mitigation (TRANSFORM), a USAID-funded activity led by Cargill, the principles guide poultry farmer actions to avoid the need for use of antimicrobials, yet when needed, ensure they are used according to stewardship principles. These international leaders, representing over 15% percent of the global broiler production, include six associations and…