Japfa aims for “viable solutions that improve the production of quality proteins and, ultimately, the nutrition of millions of people,” says Tan Yong Nang.
Japfa Feeds the Future is an innovation challenge run by agrifood giant Japfa and AgFunder-backed GROW, and is open to startups worldwide.
Vinh Hoan’s new Vinh Technology division will “access strategic opportunities in agritech, foodtech, and biotech” as well as alt-protein, it said.
Job Description: Would you like to play a role in a company that has feeding the future as its mission? Do you have life science
Supported by AgFunder and Enterprise Singapore, GROW is advancing innovation, sustainability, and resilience in the agrifood ecosystem.
A year like no other… But while Covid-19 has been catastrophic for the agrifood sector in many regards, it has also put agrifoodtech into the limelight like never before.
The city-state’s trade minister predicts “many other companies” will follow Perfect Day and others setting up R&D and manufacturing facilities there.
Hong Kong’s Avant will expand its focus beyond traditional Chinese cuisine with new products tailored to Western markets.
At full capacity, Beta Hatch’s new facility will produce one ton of insect protein every day. It is scheduled to open sometime in 2021.
The world of agrifood has changed a lot since StartLife launched its startup accelerator in Wageningen, the Netherlands, 10 years ago.
Abu Dhabi has been looking at ways to produce more of its food closer to home in light of the pandemic, geopolitical flux, and advances in agtech.
The US firm is establishing its Global Sustainability Innovation Center in Singapore; while spin-out Bain Capital has raised $800m for its second impact fund.
Investor network FAIRR concludes that 86% of major meat, egg, and dairy suppliers are failing to declare greenhouse gas emissions or set meaningful reduction targets.
At the finale of this year’s TFF Challenge, there were socially distant explosions of confetti, street dancers, and potatoes suspended in midair.
What we are looking for As a member of the team, you will be working on the most challenging issues that this industry is facing.
HydroNeo is an award-winning German startup supporting Thai shrimp & fish farmers with modern technology. Our vision is to be the trusted partner of the
London insect farming startup Entocycle will lead the project, which will aim to build a facility that rears black soldier flies by the millions.
The French startup – which farms mealworms to produce ingredients for fish feed, pet food, and crop fertilizers – claims it’s the biggest insect protein round ever.
Shiok Meats is the first ‘lab-grown seafood’ venture in the aquaculture-focused VC’s portfolio, Aqua-Spark co-founder Amy Novogratz told AFN.
The Dutch-Danish startup thinks that toxicity and growing pathogen resistance to chemical aqua-pesticides means that now’s the time to shine for biological alternatives.
