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Kit enable throughput at a low cost, and accelerate the adoption of NGS by microarray users in population and agricultural genomics Twist Bioscience Corporation, the providers of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, announced the launch of the FlexPrep™ Ultra-High Throughput Library Preparation Kit, designed with a proprietary Twist-developed enzyme to enable throughput at a low cost, and accelerate the adoption of NGS by microarray users in population and agricultural genomics (agrigenomics). The Twist FlexPrep UHT Library Prep kit improves upon standard enzymatic fragmentation library preparation methods with the introduction of a novel Normalization by Ligation™ (NBL) technology, which eliminates the need…

New SC²A evaluates the medium and long term climate risks facing an organization’s agricultural supply chain to secure sustainable sourcing Helios Artificial Intelligence (Helios AI), a leader in climate risk analysis for the agri-food industry, today announces the launch of its new Supply Chain Climate Audits (SC²A). This innovative product aims to help companies address the growing climate risks impacting global agri-food supply chains. SC²A provides procurement leaders with critical insights into how climate change will affect their suppliers and commodities over the next decade, allowing organizations sourcing globally to mitigate supply chain disruptions and adapt to future challenges. The increasing…

Expected to yield significant opportunities and additional financial enefits GS Holdings Limited announced that the Group has signed a binding agreement to acquire Octopus Distribution Networks Pte. Ltd. (“Octopus Distribution Networks”), a Singapore-based integrated beverage solutions group, for a purchase consideration of S$11.8 million. GS Holdings’ Independent and Non-Executive Chairman, Mr Irwin Lim Kee Way, said, “We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Octopus Distribution Networks, which provides the Group with immediate access to new customer base and operating scale within the beverage sector in Singapore’s F&B industry. Octopus Distribution Networks’ Founder and Chairman, Dato’ Elaine Teh, added, “Today’s…

INDEVCO Supply Chain division is committed to maintaining a consistent flow of commodities across borders and is strengthened by strategic partnerships and a robust global presence. INDEVCO Group marked an important moment in its over 65-year legacy with the official launch of INDEVCO Supply Chain, a division that stands as the catalyst for seamless global trading and logistics. The unveiling took place during the 1st edition of the Commodity Supply Chain Conference 2024 in Limassol, Cyprus. Pierre Akl, Vice President of INDEVCO Supply Chain, addressed a gathering of industry leaders, partners, and stakeholders at the gala, stating: “At INDEVCO, we believe in resilience, innovation…

The pilot ginger seedling distribution in Pampanga is expected to serve as a model for strategic seed distribution, revitalizing agriculture To enhance ginger production in the Philippines by improving yields and reducing import reliance, the Department of Agriculture-High Value Crops Development Program (DA-HVCDP) distributed 100 pieces of high-quality, disease-free ginger seedlings to local farmers in Porac, Pampanga, specifically to Sweet Crystals Integrated Sugar Mill Corporation and Manibaug Farm. Leading the turnover ceremony, newly-appointed DA-HVCDP Director Joseph Manicad emphasized the importance of boosting local agricultural productivity, particularly in ginger production. Lisa Munoz, Director of Sweet Crystals Integrated Sugar Mill Corporation, expressed…

Bio-Refinery utilizes a proprietary biomass fractionation process to convert agricultural waste, and many other feedstocks Barracuda Technologies Pvt. Ltd., an indirect subsidiary of San Francisco (USA) based Startup Barracuda Technologies Inc., has just completed its first modular Bio-Refinery project in India, marking a significant milestone in sustainable and circular materials manufacturing. This semi-commercial scale Bio-Refinery utilizes a proprietary biomass fractionation process to convert agricultural waste, such as rice straw, wheat straw, and banana stems, bagasse, Palm EFB, Brachiaria (Brazil), Hemp and many other feedstocks, into valuable materials like clean Lignin, cellulose, bio-silica, and hemi-cellulose. The facility is biomass agnostic with…

New robotics systems, to be used for the first time in the Food & Beverage industry,will redefine new product development and boost speed-to-market for Tate & Lyle’s customers Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle or the Company), a world leader in ingredient solutions for healthier food and beverages, launched its new ‘Automated Laboratory for Ingredient Experimentation’, known as ‘ALFIE’, at its Customer Collaboration and Innovation Centre in Singapore. Through the pioneering use of automated robotics, ALFIE represents a revolution in the delivery of mouthfeel solutions for customers, providing faster and more accurate ingredient design and accelerating speed-to-market for new products. ALFIE,…

Precise RTK-based location services serves Agri Automation’s deployment of Robotic Solutions on the farm Agri Automation, the leading supplier of Agricultural Automation and Robotics Solutions in Australia and New Zealand, announces a partnership with the GEODNET Foundation, the world’s largest precise location Real-Time Kinematics network. Under the partnership, Agri Automation is both deploying GEODNET RTK stations and utilizing GEODNET’s RTK coverage in rural Australia and New Zealand. Precise RTK-based location services are critical for Agri Automation’s deployment of Robotic Solutions on the farm. “Deploying fully autonomous solutions is the key to increasing farmer productivity in Australia and New Zealand,” said…

The Partnership will aim to empower FPO (Farmer Producer Organisations) farmers with access to quality agri-inputs and transfer of good agricultural practices to enhance rural livelihoods and farm incomes Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and agriculture, announced its partnership with Samunnati,a leading agri value chain enabler company, dedicated to empowering smallholder farmers,to usher farmers of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) with access to premium products with the goal to deliver optimal solutions to smallholder farmers. Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Bayer and Samunnati aim to provide Indian farmers with access to quality agri-inputs through FPO…

Sistema.bio secures $15M in additional financing to accelerate global expansion Sistema.bio, a global leader in biogas technology, has secured a package of $15 million in financing to fuel its global growth. The company has grown its sales by over five times in the last three years, driven by deep climate, economic and health impacts for farmers worldwide. The current funds will support the continued growth of its partnerships, markets served and range of bioenergy products delivered to farmers. Led by ElectriFI, managed by the EDFI Management Company, the financing was completely funded by Sistema.bio’s existing investors and will cover a…