Author: Hithaishi CB

Hedgepoint Global Markets analysis predicts dynamics in major Asian coffee markets The global coffee market is facing increasing uncertainties as climate conditions and economic factors continue to impact production and pricing. In Asia, Indonesia anticipates a recovery in its 2024/25 crop, while Vietnam continues to experience supply constraints, prompting producers to hold back sales in anticipation of higher prices. The statement comes from Hedgepoint Global Markets, a company that specializes in risk management, market intelligence and hedge execution for the global commodities value chain, for agricultural and energy commodities. Hedgepoint predicts that, Indonesia is expected to show a recovery in the…

The “Honghe Blueberry” regional public brand officially launched The 2025 Yunnan Blueberry Conference kicked off on February 27 in Mile City, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, Southwest China. On the same day, the Honghe Blueberry Brand Strategy was officially launched, aiming to enhance the brand value of Honghe Blueberries and promote the industry’s development. The unveiling of the “Honghe Blueberry” regional public brand marks a significant step toward brand-oriented growth in Honghe’s blueberry industry. As one of the world’s most suitable regions for blueberry cultivation, Honghe boasts vast territory, diverse microclimates, significant temperature differences between day and…

Aims to foster better data collection and climate-resilient agriculture The Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) in Saint Lucia and the Caribbean Cooperative Measurement, Reporting and Verification (CCMRV) Hub have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering better data collection and climate-resilient agriculture. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Daniel Lee, Chief of the Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) in Saint Lucia, and Michael Gillenwater, Interim Director of the Caribbean Cooperative Measurement, Reporting and Verification (CCMRV) Hub, and witnessed by H.E. Nicole Su, Taiwan’s Ambassador to Saint Lucia, and Alfred Prospere, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Rural Development.…

Marine fuel will be available at competitive prices worldwide through the new joint venture Cargill’s Ocean Transportation business and leading tanker shipping company, Hafnia, have joined forces to launch Seascale Energy, a joint venture, combining Cargill’s existing bunker business Pure Marine Fuels and Hafnia’s Bunker Alliance. By combining the strengths of two global players, Seascale Energy aims to set a new standard for marine fuel procurement by delivering considerable cost efficiencies, transparency, and access to sustainable fuel innovations. By consolidating bunker purchasing volumes, the venture will secure even more competitive pricing and terms while providing tailored procurement solutions to meet…

VAXXITEK® HVT+IBD+H5 is a new trivalent vaccine for poultry that offers protection against Marek’s disease, Infectious Bursal Disease and H5 avian influenza in just one shot With VAXXITEK® HVT+IBD+H5, Boehringer Ingelheim is expanding its proven VAXXITEK® range with a new vaccine that protects against three severe poultry diseases: Marek’s disease, Infectious Bursal Disease, and H5 avian influenza. Leveraging extensive expertise in avian influenza protection, this innovative vaccine will first launch in Egypt in February 2025. VAXXITEK® HVT+IBD+H5 is manufactured in the U.S. where it has been licensed since 2023; however, avian influenza vaccination is currently not permitted in the U.S. Marek’s disease…

Thales , a global leader in high-tech, and Cubic , a leading global provider of Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) solutions , announce a collaboration to drive innovation and simplify connectivity management. Leveraging Thales’ eSIM management platform , Cubic will be compliant with the latest GSMA standards and will be able to ensure seamless global connectivity for mass IoT sectors such as automotive, transportation and agriculture. Cubic’s multi-network connectivity management ecosystem integrates Thales’ eSIM management platform – compliant with GSMA SGP.32. This standard outlines several requirements for eSIM management in IoT, including enhanced security, interoperability between devices and network operators, and…

Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) supports projects addressing mutual challenges AISRF is the Australian Government’s largest bilateral program dedicated to science. It has supported over 370 collaborative activities since 2006. Round 16 offers grants from $200,000 to $1 million per project, with $4 million available in total. Collaborations can include joint research projects, workshops, fellowships and institutional partnerships.    This grant opportunity provides Australian researchers with up to $1 million in funding to help them collaborate on projects with Indian science and technology research partners. The Australia-India Strategic Research fund aims to: increase the uptake of leading science and technology by…

FoodTech start-up collaborates with SAIDO restaurant to craft prized Japanese dishes based on cultivated eel Cell-cultured seafood start-up Forsea Foods, Ltd. sails on its mission to save wild eel populations from near extinction by unveiling its first prototype of cell-cultivated freshwater eel. Forsea successfully replicated the traditional Japanese unagi eel (Anguilla japonica) featuring the same tender, succulent texture and rich savory flavor as real eel. The company has achieved a working proof-of-concept that embodies the sensory attributes of real eel meat and is now prepped for scale-up. In the collaboration, Forsea contributes its novel technology for cell-cultivating eel cuts, while Kusumoto contributes his culinary mastery…

Syngenta Group’s largest global R&D investment in Shanghai’s Jinshan district Syngenta Group has unveiled plans to set up its third global crop protection innovation hub in Shanghai, marking a major expansion of the agricultural tech giant’s research and development capabilities in China and globally. The new center will focus on developing crop protection products, formulation technologies, and integrated pest management solutions. Its research will span novel chemicals, biologicals, soil health, and sustainable chemistry, with a particular emphasis on rice innovation. The upcoming facility, to be located in Shanghai’s Jinshan district, will join existing centers in Stein, Switzerland and Jealott’s Hill,…

In 2024, Isreil saw 33 funding rounds over $1 million, with over 30% of all investments going to startups in the robotics and farming equipment sectors. Israeli agrifood-tech startups are playing a pivotal role in broader emerging innovation areas, driving advancements that extend beyond agriculture and food into health, sustainability, and energy. The Israeli Agriculture & Food Tech landscape map, produced by Startup Nation Central, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Israel’s innovation ecosystem globally, and GrowingIL, Israel’s AgTech community, celebrates Israel’s innovation and impact in food and agriculture. With a strong scientific foundation and a history of agricultural breakthroughs,…