Author: Hithaishi CB

With Pinoxaden as the active ingredient, Axial rapidly penetrates through weed cuticles by selectively excluding main crops Syngenta Crop Protection announces the launch of new herbicide “Axial” for the control of grasses in winter cereals, especially ryegrass and oats. Pinoxaden, an active ingredient that has a post-emergence action and can be used in wheat and barley crops. Pinoxaden unprecedented in Brazil. Axial is an innovative solution from the company to control weeds, which reduces productivity considerably. Ryegrass, for instance, can reduce wheat productivity by as much as 30%. Axial’s main advantages are its rapid penetration through weed cuticles, its selectivity to wheat and barley…

The high performance heat and chemical resistance adhesive solutions are much required for packing in food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and pharmaceutical industries Bostik, a leading global adhesive specialist for industrial, construction and consumer markets, has launched HERBERTS LF686/H186, a high performance solvent-free adhesive, for the China market. Bostik HERBERTS LF686/H186 was developed specifically for rigid packaging, and it can be applied primarily on packaging with aluminium foil, PET/VMPET and aluminium plate. Such packaging can be seen in market segments such as food and beverage, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and pharmaceuticals. With a wide range of applications, HERBERTS LF686/H186…

Bilateral cooperation to boost post-harvest technology, green technology transfer, capacity improvement in compliance with standards and quality; increase added value, and the circular economy. Vietnam’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development inked a bilateral trade deal with Germany’s Director of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. UNIDO will accompany Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to build sustainable agriculture. At the exchange, the two sides focused on discussing issues related to cooperation in post-harvest technology, green technology transfer, capacity improvement in compliance with standards and quality; increase added value, and the circular economy. In addition, the two sides discussed the…

Lypid pioneers fat encapsulation technology to make plant-based vegan pork belly taste like the real thing using PhytoFat Taiwan-based innovative food technology start-up, Lypid has launched its plant-based, vegan pork belly product, supporting cruelty-free and eco-friendly food products. Made from 100% plant-based ingredients and patented PhytoFat technology (special encapsulated technology for canola or olive oil), Lypid’s pork belly has a juicy, smoky flavor simulating real meat. In addition to taste and texture, it is high in protein and free of antibiotics. To make plant-based meat tastier, Lypid uses PhytoFat. Lypid targets a growing food segment that identifies itself as vegetarian,…

Uses platform technology approved by the USDA for influenza vaccines to create novel vaccine for avian influenza Medgene, a South Dakota-based (the US) animal health company, will be conducting a study to test a vaccine produced by its USDA-approved platform technology against a variant of avian influenza. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI, or bird flu) has become widespread among wild birds and created significant economic loss to the U.S. poultry industry. The H5N1 HPAI variant is being described as the largest bird pandemic recorded, resulting in the destruction of millions of commercially raised geese, turkeys and chickens, as well as killing untold…

Union Forsa reports that along with the increase in frozen squid imports, amount of seafood products from Spain increased from 1,069 tons to 1,790 tons. Korean firm, Union Forsa Corp., a sea food corporation reports that, the volume of frozen squid imported from Spain increased significantly, which is analyzed to be due to the increase in price due to domestic sales volume control and insufficient production. Until March, the volume of frozen squid imported from Spain was 878 tons, an increase of 3,717% from 23 tons in the same period last year, and the average import unit price was USD…

Awarded interventions amounting to P15.793 million for several farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs) in Bulacan province Philippines President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. has launched second outlet in Bulacan Province to provide affordable agri-fishery commodities and a ready market for farmers and fisherfolk. The President, who concurrently serves as Agriculture Secretary, added that the Kadiwa is one the administration’s programs to manage food inflation and provide more income opportunities for farmers, fisherfolk and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). President Marcos also awarded interventions amounting to P15.793 million for several farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs) in Bulacan province. The Dulong Bayan…

Funding of $1 million to $5 million will be provided under the Wood Processing Innovation grant program to 34 successful applications from 2022-23 to 2025-26. The Australian government has granted more than $108 million to the timber manufacturing industry in order to encourage more value-adding and further innovation. Funding of between $1 million to $5 million will be provided under the Wood Processing Innovation grant program to 34 successful applications from 2022-23 to 2025-26. Under the program, recipients are required to provide at least 60% of the total project costs. This brings the total new investment, including public and private…

Syngenta and Biotalys partners to advance AGROBODY™ technology platform to expand biological innovations for sustainable agriculture Syngenta Crop Protection and Biotalys (Euronext – BTLS) has announced a collaboration to research, develop and commercialize new biocontrol solutions to manage key pests in a broad variety of crops. The new solution will be based on Biotalys’ AGROBODY™ technology and will offer a new mode of action to broaden farmers’ access to novel technologies that counter the threat of pest resistance and advance sustainable agriculture. This new partnership allows Biotalys to accelerate the development and global commercialization of innovative crop protection solutions and…

New innovative sensor technology enhances real-time monitoring of apple and pear ripening process; offers packers an eye into their storage rooms as part of post-harvest solution The leader in post-harvest freshness solutions, AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. announced a partnership with Strella, a startup and developer of proprietary sensor technology, as part of its commitment to reducing food loss and promoting sustainable agriculture. The global exclusive distribution agreement will launch immediately for the northern hemisphere’s apple and pear seasons and leverage AgroFresh’s relationships with more than 3,700 customers worldwide. “We expand the reach for this innovative technology in association with Strella and…