Author: Hithaishi CB

Start-Up Nation Central and SVG would collaborate on long-term programs in Israel and the USA to build closer links among the two agrifood innovation ecosystems through co-marketing efforts, events, ecosystem access, and business opportunities. Leading AgriFood innovation and investment platform SVG Ventures|THRIVE will collaborate with Tel Aviv-based Start-Up Nation Central to create an Israel – North America bridge to support the mutual growth of both countries’ AgriFood Tech ecosystems and the connections between them. SVG Ventures|THRIVE, a leading AgriFood Innovation and Investment platform headquartered in Silicon Valley, and Start-Up Nation Central, a nonprofit that promotes the Israeli innovation ecosystem around the world, have signed a Memorandum…

Aims to increase the demand for palm oil and palm-based products through the strengthening of existing markets such as Pakistan, Turkey, and Asean countries The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK), Malaysia has announced that it strives to ensure that crude palm oil (CPO) prices remain stable in the future by taking strategic measures such as collaborating with Bursa Malaysia to launch a CPO futures contract specifically for East Malaysia known as the East Malaysia Palm Oil Futures Contract. The KPK said the government does not plan to regulate the price of Malaysian palm oil as a government-controlled product for now.…

The innovative platform saves time for service providers and growers by improving the real-time sharing of critical information while reducing unnecessary touchpoints to manage risk Ever.Ag, a leading source of innovative AgTech solutions, said today it has launched FieldAlytics Engage, a powerful app designed to strengthen service providers’ relationships with growers by housing essential information in a single source. FieldAlytics Engage enables growers to see upcoming activities on their fields, review and approve work orders, view field spatial data, assess the latest weather reports, and view current grain market information from a single dashboard. The innovative platform saves time for service providers…

The new Taranis AcreForward™ functionality helps ag advisors build effective field management plans and accelerate in-season decisions. Taranis, the AI-powered crop intelligence leader, is pleased to announce the release of its new Field Timeline. Ag advisors now have access to an innovative tool that helps them better plan and manage their season with a complete timeline of insights and trends. Users can view this data in a single dashboard as the season unfolds, gaining insight into stand counts, weed pressure, disease detection, insect pressure, and field health. The Field Timeline is available directly from the Taranis Insight Dashboard. Users can…

Provectus Algae is set to introduce a non-GMO, red and natural colorant for meat alternatives that changes color when cooked, as well as new ingredients for cosmetics market Sugar-eating organisms such as yeast and bacteria dominate industrial fermentation today. According to Australian food and cosmetic ingredients startup Provectus Algae, organisms that consume more sustainable feedstocks will be the ‘predominant biomanufacturing platforms of tomorrow’. Nusqe Spanton, the CEO and founder of Nusqe, has developed a “carbon negative” growth platform that he claims can unlock the potential of algae as a source of high-value ingredients. The innovative start-up advocating decarbonizing supply chain…

Announces new brands, two state of the art farm equipment, and a new educational website to local animal health care professionals Manila – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Philippines, Inc. announces new brands, two state of the art farm equipment, and a new educational website to local animal health care professionals during the recent Philippine Veterinary Medical Association’s 90th Scientific Conference and Annual Convention. Working under the convention’s theme of “Strengthening the Practice of Veterinary Medicine with advanced Technologies and Networks”, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health proceeded to unveil new products and devices that were of interest to the audience at large.…

Osaka University, Shimadzu, Itoham Yonekyu, Toppan, and SIGMAXYZ collaborate to establish “the future creation consortium for cultured meat.”  On March 29, the Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University (Osaka University), Shimadzu Corporation (Shimadzu), Itoham Yonekyu Holdings Inc. (Itoham Yonekyu), Toppan Inc. (Toppan), and SIGMAXYZ Inc. (SIGMAXYZ) established “the future creation consortium for cultured meat.” The consortium focuses on “concrete initiatives for practical implementation of the manufacturing technology of edible cultured meat using 3D bioprinting.” Through cross-company collaboration, we will carry on “developing 3D bioprinting technology for application”, “establishing an integrated value chain from production to logistics”, and “contributing to legislation through…

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…