Author: Hithaishi CB

AI tool revolutionizes agrifood supply chain resiliency, empowering decision makers with technology that predicts the price and availability of commodities Helios Artificial Intelligence, Inc., the leading AI company that predicts the price and availability of agricultural commodities, today launches CommodiTrack™, a first-of-its-kind AI platform that gives agrifood buyers and traders unprecedented access to the climate risks impacting the commodities they care about. CommodiTrack™ is a dynamic, interactive platform that allows users to track, forecast and strategize to improve supply chain resiliency. The platform uses Helios’ proprietary climate risk data set which includes over 500 billion unique risk signals generated by custom…

The partnership aspires to positively impact the environment, increase cow longevity, improve farm resilience Zoetis and Danone recently announced a joint business development plan to drive sustainable practices on today’s dairy farms through the power of genetics for healthier cows. Combining Danone’s commitment to environmental stewardship with Zoetis’ expertise in animal genetics, the partnership aims to innovate the dairy industry’s approach to breeding for sustainability. The partnership aspires to positively impact the environment, increase cow longevity, improve farm resilience, and meet the increasing consumer demand for sustainably sourced dairy products. Visit ClarifidePlus.com to learn more about Zoetis’ comprehensive portfolio of dairy genetic…

ACED Services will operate within both the central and regional field offices of the Department of Agriculture Philippines Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has announced the creation of the Agricultural Cooperative Enterprise Development Services, a new initiative that should enhance the capabilities of agricultural groups across the country as well as to strengthen food security and improve farm productivity through a comprehensive support system. Under Memorandum Circular 22, the newly established ACED Services will operate within both the central and regional field offices of the Department of Agriculture. These services will be overseen by the Office of the…

Working towards biosecurity response to the detection of tomato brown rugose fruit virus under the national Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed. The Australian Government is working closely with the South Australian Government to support tomato industry workers who were halted due to the impacts of tomato brown rugose fruit virus, and their financial wellbeing is a top priority at this difficult time. South Australia’s Department of Primary Industries and Regions is responsible for leading the biosecurity response to the detection of tomato brown rugose fruit virus under the national Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed. The Australian Government continues to provide…

Vietnamese startup Alternō’s Thermal Energy Storage Solution Wins PepsiCo APAC Greenhouse Accelerator 2024 PepsiCo, today, unveiled Alternō as the winner of its2024 Greenhouse Accelerator Program – APAC edition, highlighting the company’s ongoingdesire to help foster next-generation solutions for a more sustainable future. The GreenhouseAccelerator is an important initiative within PepsiCo’s pep+ strategy, which seeks to promotesustainability across the company’s operations. By supporting entrepreneurs who focus onreducing waste, improving food security, and addressing climate change, PepsiCo is reinforcingits efforts to work towards a sustainable food system that benefits both people and the planet.Selected from a group of 10 finalists across APAC,…

Vietnamese enterprises have invested in the US market with two-way trade reaching more than $110 billion in 2023 The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) on September 23 signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR) and GE Digital International LLC, a subsidiary company of GE Group, to advance digital transformation and develop sustainable green fuels. The signing ceremony was witnessed by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam. It took place in New York at a business roundtable co-organised by the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC), the US Chamber…

AI-powered Forest Carbon Monitoring Product at 3-Meter Resolution Planet Labs PBC, a leading provider of daily Earth data and insights, released its Forest Carbon Monitoring product, consisting of quarterly, 3-meter resolution measurements of forests globally. This new product offers partners and customers an unprecedented dataset to support voluntary carbon markets, regulatory compliance, and deforestation mitigation. Commenting on the climate crisis, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore said “Planet’s Forest Carbon Monitoring system is an important tool that helps the world monitor, protect, and manage one of the important resources in absorbing carbon from the atmosphere — our global forests. This kind of…

New $1.5M funding from investors to build a fully equipped state-of-the-art technology capable of producing 100,000 liters of QarboGrow monthly Qarbotech, Malaysia’s leading innovator in agritech and biotechnology solutions expanding across Southeast Asia, boosted by new $1.5 million funding from investors including 500 Global, Better Bite Ventures, EQT Foundation, ID Capital, and Epic Angels Limited. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Qarbotech’s global growth strategy and demonstrates the company’s commitment to bringing its cutting-edge technology to new markets. The seed extension round will enable Qarbotech to deepen its presence in key markets such as Malaysia, as well as grow…

Fi Vietnam 2024 – Vietnam’s premier F&B ingredients event, will take place from October 9 to 11 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Fi Vietnam 2024 is a must-attend event for food & beverage ingredients professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve. A Hub for Innovation and Sustainability in F&B Ingredients Fi Vietnam 2024 will bring together over 150 exhibitors and is expects to attract more than 6,000 taste makers from 30 countries and regions. Whether you are a food manufacturer, distributor, or retailer, the Fi Vietnam is the perfect place to…

As of the first quarter of 2024, Belarus had invested $32.25 million in three projects in Vietnam. Vietnam and Belarus have complementary economic advantages and great potential to promote their trade ties, according to participants at the Belarus – Vietnam Business Forum held in Ho Chi Minh City on September 23. The forum was organised by the Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotion Center (ITPC), the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations, the Consulate General of Belarus in Ho Chi Minh City, and the Belarusian National Agency for Marketing and Price Study. At the forum, over…