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...
The Malaysian government is initiating several major projects in the agricultural sector, with a significant focus on rice production. One of the key initiatives is a large-scale paddy cultivation project, valued at MYR 5 billion (USD 1.06 billion), aimed at...
PT Asiabeef Biofarma Indonesia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Agropecuaria 31 (31 Group) for the importation of 100,000 tropical dairy cattle from Brazil, with the deal valued at approximately USD 290 million. The Indonesian Agriculture Minister...
The United States and Vietnam are working to enhance agricultural trade, driven by rising demand for high-quality products in both nations. In September 2024, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) led a significant trade delegation to Vietnam, marking the largest...
BoomGrow Productions Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian agritech company, has entered a strategic partnership with CelcomDigi Berhad to revolutionize Malaysia’s agricultural sector. The collaboration focuses on integrating 5G connectivity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and...
A new National Food Hub is set to rise in Clark, aiming to become the Philippines’ largest agro-logistics facility. The PHP 8.5 million (USD 150,000) project will span 62 hectares within the Clark aviation complex, addressing key challenges in the food supply...
Thailand is positioning itself as a leading global supplier of high-protein plant-based ingredients, reflecting the rising global demand for plant-based foods driven by health, environmental, and animal welfare concerns. The Commerce Ministry, through the Trade Policy...
Evonik’s recent expansion of its methionine production facility on Jurong Island adds 40,000 tonnes to its annual output, bringing the total capacity to 340,000 tonnes per year. Methionine, a critical protein component in animal feed, plays a key role in supporting...
As part of its ambitious goal to produce 30% of its own food by 2030, Singapore has unveiled a cutting-edge Agritech Lab in collaboration with Powerplants Australia and Priva Building Intelligence GmbH, and Republic Polytechnic. This new facility is a hub for the...
The Australian Government’s Aus4Innovation program has granted AUD 1.45 million (nearly USD 1 million) to boost collaboration between Australian universities and Vietnam’s innovation ecosystem, aiming to support sustainable agriculture in Vietnam. Managed by...
