The world’s first palm oil mill utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) technology has been launched in Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia, marking a significant advancement for the palm oil industry. The initiative was unveiled by Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk...
Sojitz Corporation, a Japanese conglomerate, has officially commenced operations at one of Vietnam’s largest beef processing plants located in Tam Dao, Vinh Phuc Province, as of December 17, 2024. This facility is pioneering in Vietnam as it is the first to...
Australian and New Zealand exporters are set benefit from the full implementation of zero tariffs on dairy products under longstanding free trade agreements with Thailand. This marks the culmination of a 20-year phased tariff reduction, opening the door for...
The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc. (PCAF) is advocating for increased dairy cattle imports and advancements in artificial insemination (AI) technology to bolster the country’s domestic dairy production. PCAF President Danilo V. Fausto...
Cargill has announced the launch of a new cocoa production line at its processing plant in Gresik, Indonesia, in response to the growing demand for rich, flavorful, and innovative indulgent food and beverages across Asia. The Managing Director of Cargill’s Food...
Aboitiz Foods, the Philippines-based integrated food and agribusiness firm, has officially launched its most advanced feed mill in Long An province, Vietnam. With an investment of USD 45 million, this new facility represents the company’s largest investment in the...
Thai Beverage (ThaiBev), a Thai-Singapore food and beverage company, is making a strategic investment of THB 9.5 billion (USD 263 million) in the AgriValley Malaysia project. AgriValley Malaysia is set to become a production hub for halal-certified products, which...
In an ambitious move to bolster Singapore’s food security and technological expertise in agriculture, local farms are increasingly engaging in international collaborations to achieve the nation’s “30 by 30” goal, which aims to produce 30% of...
Ireland’s Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett, recently concluded a trade mission to Thailand and Vietnam, focused on expanding Ireland’s agri-food trade and securing market access. During meetings with...
Future Food Foundry (3F), a UAE-based agri-food technology company, has invested over USD 20 million to merge NextGen Farms (NGF) and Sustenir Group, creating Singapore’s largest plant superfood ecosystem. This strategic merger marks Future Food Foundry’s expansion...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched a four-year program aimed at modernizing the Philippines’ agriculture sector, with a focus on improving infrastructure to address domestic food production challenges. The plan emphasizes upgrading transportation,...
A Thai company renowned for its coconut vermicelli has ventured into plant-based meat production using coconut water, as part of a government initiative to boost the industrial economy. Sangtuptim Inter Co. developed the meat alternative under the Department of...
