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VitaFresh™ Botanicals Plant-based Platform; Receives Organic Certification AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. announced the launch of VitaFresh™ Botanicals Life Select, an organic plant-based coating to keep produce fresh longer and reduce food loss and waste. Developed from the carnauba tree palm leaf, the new VitaFresh Botanicals Life Select formulation has received organic certification from CAAE, a leading international certifier.  AgroFresh is a global agtech innovator and the leader in the fresh produce post-harvest segment, providing a full range of freshness solutions and digital technologies that enhance the quality and extend the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables.  Life Select is the newest addition…

Attracts over 80 global startups and over 20 investors Unleashed by Purina, a global pet-tech startup accelerator powered by the Purina Accelerator Lab, hosted their first-ever meetup attracting pet-tech startups from Asia, Oceania, and Africa (AOA) in Singapore, a milestone event for the region’s burgeoning pet care industry. The event attracted over 80 global startups and 20 investors to attend in-person. Singapore-based pet-tech focused firm ZumVet, 2024 alumni from the Purina Accelerator programme, is the co-organiser of the event. The meetup focused on fostering innovation, collaboration, and investment in the pet-tech ecosystem. This one-of-a-kind gathering featured: Over 80 startup applicants…

Invests $100 million (SAR 375 million) on state-of-the-art factory which is expected to commission at the start of 2026 The Agricultural Growth and Processing Company, a subsidiary of Americana Holding for Food Ltd, is set to expand its business operation with a significant $100 million investment (SAR 375 million) in a Greenfield Frozen French Fries manufacturing plant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Following a strong three-decade partnership in Egypt with Farm Frites, a global leader in the cultivation of potatoes and production of Frozen French Fries, the new processing factory will be established in Sudair Industrial and Business City, pushing forward our partnership with Farm Frites…

Proprietary hybrid system marks crucial step-change, expected to deliver new floor for future growth in wheat yield, productivity Corteva announced a first-of-its-kind non-GMO hybrid breakthrough in one of the world’s most important staple crops, wheat. Other crops like corn have greatly benefited from hybrid technology, but wheat production systems have presented challenges to consistently and cost-effectively utilizing such game-changing technology, ultimately limiting the ability to improve yields meaningfully.   Corteva’s breakthrough hybrid wheat technology could: Increase yield potential by 10% while using the same amount of land and resources, providing significant promise for both farmers and global food security; Be more resistant to…

Ascribe Bioscience’s lead product, Phytalix®, acts like a vaccine for plants by priming their natural defense systems against pathogens Source Agriculture Corp., an innovative agri-tech investments, embarks into strategic investment in Ascribe Bioscience, a cutting-edge company dedicated to developing sustainable crop protection solutions. Ascribe, is focused on discovering natural products derived from the soil microbiome to help farmers achieve more reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible farming practices. Ascribe Bioscience’s lead product, Phytalix®, acts like a vaccine for plants by priming their natural defense systems against pathogens. Based on naturally occurring molecules produced by soil organisms, Phytalix® has shown proven efficacy in controlling…

The two entities will focus on renewable energy, infrastructure and housing projects. The South Australian Government and Hyundai Engineering and Construction (Hyundai E&C) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on renewable energy, hydrogen, infrastructure projects and housing development.  South Australia’s Trade and Investment Minister Joe Szakacs signed the MoU at Hyundai E&C’s headquarters in Seoul during his first trade mission to Korea and Japan. Supporting future investment in South Australia The aim of the partnership is to facilitate future investment projects and job creation in South Australia. A key focus is renewables projects, which will support South Australia to…

Fair offers new opportunities for agricultural development by connecting agricultural products with advanced technologies from across Vietnam The Northern Delta International Agriculture Fair 2024 has recently been launched in Thái Bình City. Themed “Rural Youth Compete in Business Excellence, Joining Hands to Build New Rural Areas”, the event was jointly held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union. Le Hoang Tai, Deputy Director of the Trade Promotion Agency under the ministry, said the fair offers new opportunities for agricultural development by connecting agricultural products with advanced technologies from across…

SIH aims to serve as a sustainability growth engine to bridge the gap between the present and future solution needs in creating cutting-edge climate technology Yokogawa Engineering Asia announces the launch of the Sustainability Incubation Hub (SIH), a first-of-its-kind corporate Research and Development (R&D) hub dedicated to driving environmentally sustainable innovations in process manufacturing. This year, Yokogawa celebrates its 50th anniversary in Singapore and the 20th year of its Singapore Development Centre (SGDC) operations. SGDC has expanded its operations to over 100 Yokogawa innovators exploring co-innovation, digital transformation, and AI solutions. Co-located with the SGDC, the SIH is established in…

The government has increased the volume of subsidized fertilizers this year from the initial allocation of 4.7 million tons to 9.55 million tons At the “Rembuk Tani” event held in Kabupaten Semarang, Central Java, on 22 Nov, PT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero) invited farmers to redeem subsidized fertilizers. Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Vice President of Indonesia, attended the initiative aimed at ensuring broader and more affordable access to subsidized fertilizers. Rembuk Tani is an initiative to facilitate farmers in expediting the redemption of subsidized fertilizers. The program is expected to help farmers achieve optimal harvests at efficient costs. The government has increased…

China-Singapore Investment Forum & Signing up for SIP China-Singapore Cooperation Projects to facilitate the creation of favorable environments in large enterprises and SMEs for manufacturing and agroprocessing. MVGX Holdings Pte. Ltd. (MVGX), a leader in sustainable and decarbonisation solutions, has partnered with the Green Partnership of Industrial Parks in China (GPIPC) to create a transformative framework for sustainable industrial parks. This collaboration builds on the newly developed sustainable industrial park PAS (Publicly Available Specification) standard, inspired by best practices from leading industrial zones such as Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP), a landmark venture established in 1994 as a collaboration between China and Singapore.…