EDP Renewables (EDPR), the world’s fourth-largest renewable energy producer, shared recently their plans to invest up to S$10 billion ($7.4 billion) by 2030 to establish a clean energy hub in Singapore for the Asia-Pacific region. EDPR, which is 75% owned by Portugal’s biggest utility Energias de Portugal, closed a S$1…
Singapore Recalls Popular Milk Company’s Products Due To Possible Bacterium Infection
Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) advised all public and private hospitals to stop the use of two products - the powdered infant formula, packaged in tins, and human milk fortifier in sachets. The first product, the tinned infant formula was recalled last Saturday while the sachets were recalled on Wednesday.…
Ukraine Receives Largest Drone Fleet For Agricultural Use
A hundred units of drone sprayers have recently been fulfilled by XAG, making it the single largest order of drones for agricultural use in the history of Ukraine. XAG has been working with local businesses to meet the rapidly increasing demand for drone spraying service. The technology is believed to…
Danfoss Invites All To Rethink Sustainable Cooling
Danfoss introduces its latest online event, 'RETHINK Live,' to address the cooling industry's environmental challenges and the smart solutions available to mitigate their adverse impact on the planet. The online event will cover themes such as Cooling In The Green Transition, The Journey to Net Zero Buildings, and Decarbonization with…
Roquette Study Confirms The Excellent Nutritional Quality Of Its Pea Protein
On the occasion of World Pulses Day, Roquette, a global leader in plant-based ingredients and a pioneer of plant proteins, highlights the exceptional properties of peas through the outstanding results of a recent DIAAS (Digestible Indispensable Amino Acid Score) study on its pea protein. Roquette is the first key player…
A Turn-Key Urban Farm Solution With Agritech Startup, Archisen
Agriculture has been a crucible of evolutionary change over the years. The Singapore Food Agency reports that the country imports over 90% of the food consumed, leaving the bulk of our food supply dependent on unpredictable factors such as climate change, political unrest or economic shifts. Like many urban nations,…
Dietary Preferences To Drive China Seasonings, Dressings & Sauces Growth
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered consumer dietary habits and preferences, spurring more demand for seasonings, dressings & sauces. The Chinese seasonings, dressings & sauces market is projected to grow from CNY152.2bn ($22.2bn) in 2021 to CNY203.8bn ($30bn) by 2026, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%, forecasts GlobalData,…
Subway Announces Partnership To Expand Its Presence In Thailand
Under the new agreement, more than 700 restaurants will open across Thailand over the next decade Subway®, one of the world's largest restaurant brands, and About Passion Co. Ltd., an existing Subway multi-unit franchisee and leading food and beverage (F&B) retailer in Thailand, signed a new Master Franchise Development Agreement…
Semaai, An AgTech Startup To Begin Transforming Rural And Agricultural Development In Indonesia
Semaai’s mission is to give millions of farmers and rural MSMEs the opportunity to create sustained livelihoods and access to better financing, services and new markets Semaai, an AgTech startup based in Indonesia, has announced US$1.25 million in pre-seed funding led by Surge, Sequoia Capital India’s rapid scale-up program for…
Nestlé Introduces A New Plant-based Version Of Milo In Thailand
Nestlé is shaking up the beverage market in Thailand with a new plant-based version of Milo, the world's leading chocolate malt beverage. The new ready-to-drink product is based on soy combined with the unique Milo malt flavour, to provide a nutritious plant-based alternative. Consumers in Asia are looking to include more plant-based…