The challenge of achieving the Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger (SDG2) remains daunting with 582 million people projected to be chronically undernourished by 2030 With the recent release of the United Nations (UN) 2024 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report, CropLife Asia and its[Read More…]
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Ireland launches £46million scheme to support agri-food and drink processors
The capital investment will assist companies in adopting greener technologies, aligning with our net-zero targets. Importantly, it also aims to boost the sector’s productivity Conor Murphy, Economy Minister of Ireland has announced the launch of a £46 million Agri-Food Investment Initiative to support local agri-food and drink processors. The initiative,[Read More…]
IFarm to develope robotic vertical farm in Switzerland
The vertical farm will have a 1,031 m² cultivation area and will produce green crops, amounting to several tonnes of ultra-fresh greens per month UAE-based, iFarm, a technology company enabling IT-driven farming in controlled environments, announced the start of the construction of a vertical farm with its technologies in Switzerland. The[Read More…]
Archer Roose and Cornell University revolutionise canned wine category
Award-winning study unveils groundbreaking solutions to key quality challenges, paving the way for future wine innovations Archer Roose, a trailblazer in the premium canned wine sector announced its collaboration with Cornell University’s Food Science Department in a groundbreaking study that sets a new benchmark for the industry. The research, titled “Hydrogen Sulfide Formation in[Read More…]
DREO unveils BaristaMaker for latte art and creative drinks
DREO’s new milk frother allows coffee lovers to achieve the most exquisite frothy milk at home effortlessly DREO, a leader in smart home innovation, announced the launch of DREO BaristaMaker, the most professional smart milk frother capable of creating latte art with all types of milk. This revolutionary device is set[Read More…]
FAO urges immediate action as new variants of avian influenza threaten APAC
The situation is further complicated by the emergence of a new variant of avian influenza, presenting new challenges for scientists, public health authorities, clinicians and communities alike The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is calling for urgent regional efforts to combat a rise in avian influenza[Read More…]
La Trobe Institute to tackle Australia’s food security
LISAF will establish a $28 million ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub for Protected Cropping (PC Hub) with funding from the Federal Government Australia based La Trobe Institute for Sustainable Agriculture and Food (LISAF) officially launched, to undertake research and innovation across the agri-food-health chain, aiming to enhance profitability for producers while also improving product[Read More…]
Research says Vibrio bacteria in seafood expected to increase
EFSA’s experts analysed the possible effects climate change could have on a wide range of food safety-related issues, including Vibrio bacteria in seafood The prevalence of Vibrio in seafood is expected to increase both globally and in Europe because of climate change, especially in low-salinity or brackish waters, according to the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) latest[Read More…]
Unilever to sell water purification business Pureit
Pureit offers a range of water purification solutions across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Mexico Unilever announces that it has agreed the sell its water purification business, Pureit, to A. O. Smith, a leading global water technology company. Pureit offers a range of water purification solutions across India, Bangladesh,[Read More…]
MSU, CANR partner with African Food Security
This collaboration will bring a major aspect to our development of a world-class project on the African continent via skills transfer Michigan State University (MSU) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) has signed a letter of intent (LoI) to discuss and explore collaborative opportunities with African Food Security (AFS), an[Read More…]
