Author: Hithaishi CB
DA and PCFMI, the regional agriculture and food industry departments aims to to strengthen public-private partnerships With the shared vision of a prosperous Philippine agriculture and food industry, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Philippine Chamber of Food Manufacturers, Inc. (PCFMI) discussed possible areas for collaboration at the DA Central Office, Quezon City. To achieve nationwide food access, affordability, and security, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directed the government to strengthen public-private partnerships. “Definitely, we look forward to partnerships with private corporations especially with the expansion of our Kadiwa Program as well as the expansion also of our institutional partners…
SFA celebrates five years of strong collaboration with the food industry Singapore Food Agency (SFA), in close partnership with the food industry, has made significant progress in enhancing food safety and security despite facing multiple challenges over the past five years. This collaborative effort has resulted in some key accomplishments. Transforming farming spaces and optimising farm development SFA spearheaded an initiative involving industry stakeholders and the public to reimagine Lim Chu Kang’s potential as an agri-food hub that can raise food production in a climate-resilient and resource-efficient manner. With the ideas and suggestions from industry stakeholders, potential innovative concepts for…
The fair aims to increase the export of Vietnamese products with strengths and the capability to develop export markets in Laos, northeast Thailand, and Cambodia The Vietnam – Laos Trade Fair 2024 (VIETLAO EXPO) was held from July 25 to 29, 2024, at the Lao International Exhibition and Convention Center, Vientiane, Laos. This is the largest trade promotion activity jointly organized by the Ministriesof Industry and Trade of Vietnam and Laos annually in Vientiane, Laos since 2007. The fair aims to promote the national image, the image of Vietnamese enterprises and brands; increase the export of Vietnamese products with strengths…
Promotes the use of digital labelling to reduce the costs, bureaucracy, and environmental footprint for producers The European Union Council has adopted a regulation for digital labelling of fertilising products. This is the last step in the decision-making procedure. The regulation approved promotes the use of digital labels on EU fertilising products while keeping physical labels where they are necessary. It also improves the readability of labels and simplifies the labelling obligations of suppliers. Following the Council’s approval of the European Parliament’s position, the legislative act has been adopted. The regulation updates the existing regulation about fertilizers’ labels. It promotes…
Yeast proteins can meet the growing consumer demand for health foods with high nutritional values and excellent functionality China’s Angel Yeast , a global leader in yeast manufacturing, recently introduced its yeast protein and innovative application solutions at the Growth Asia 2024 summit held in Singapore. “Angel Yeast introduced yeast protein product and innovative application solutions in the Asia-Pacific region. We shared insights on the advantages of yeast protein compared to other proteins and showcased successful global case studies.” said Chen Zhixian, deputy general manager of Angel Yeast Nutrition and Health Technology Center. Chen gave the keynote “The Science Behind AngeoPro”…
The 3rd edition from 19 to 21 November 2024 in Singapore at Sands Expo & Convention Centre. Asia’s premier sourcing and networking platform for the region’s agrifood and foodtech industry, Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia (AFTEA), organised by Constellar with international partner DLG (the German Agricultural Society), returns for its 3rd edition from 19 to 21 November 2024 in Singapore at Sands Expo & Convention Centre. Focusing on strengthening the future of food sustainability and security, AFTEA is the only trade exhibition where cutting-edge technologies, innovative food solutions and global investment opportunities converge under one roof. As the cornerstone event of the Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW), AFTEA serves as a premier launch pad for agritech companies…
In FY 2023, value of exports from Malaysia to the Philippines as much as RM5.41 billion compared to the value of imports from the Philippines to Malaysia as much as RM1.28 billion Malaysia’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM), Datuk Seri Haji Mohamad bin Sabu received a courtesy visit from the Ambassador Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Malaysia, PYT Maria Angela Abrera Ponce on July 17 2024 at the Farmers Organization Board Tower (LPP). This is the first meeting held since PYT Angela started serving in Malaysia at the end of November 2023. Through the courtesy…
The Queensland Government has reaffirmed its commitment to a thriving sesame industry in the state’s north-west with $1 million earmarked to drive industry development. Sesame emerged as the most promising crop for growth and diversification in the region from a comprehensive consultancy commissioned in 2018 under the North-West Queensland Economic Development Strategy. Subsequent market analysis in 2022 emphasised the global demand for sesame, positioning Australian-grown sesame favourably in both domestic and international markets. The absence of commercial-scale sesame cultivation in Australia posed a challenge, despite significant research funding from federal and state-based agencies. To address this gap, the Queensland Government…
The first ever commercially available vaccine against Scale Drop Disease Virus (SDDV) infection in Asian sea bass Singapore’s Barramundi Group, under its subsidiary UVAXX, collaborated with A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs – ID Labs, to develop a novel epitope-based vaccine that can defend against the Scale Drop Disease Virus (SDDV) infection in Asian sea bass, Barramundi. The new epitope-based vaccine, has fewer side effects compared with traditional vaccines. The novel synthetic immuno-specific vaccine target specific antigens in the SDDV Virus and thus eliminates added risk. The vaccine can be integrated into routine operations at hatcheries, and administered to juvenile fish before…
Jianmeiling is effective against banana leaf spot disease caused by higher fungi such as M.fijiensis Shanghai Yuellian 22.5% Fluxapyroxad · Propiconazole ME was registered as a pesticide product by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. The product is registered in the banana leaf spot disease, which can effectively prevent and control the diseases caused by higher fungi such as M.fijiensis. Fluxapyroxad, one of the active ingredients of the fungicide, is the leading variety of SDHI fungicides, and its patent is still under protection. The unique structure of trifluorobenzene enables it to quickly penetrate biofilms, effectively act on succinate dehydrogenase,…