The Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein at the National University of Singapore (Bezos Centre @NUS) and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) announced a new partnership to accelerate early-stage sustainable protein innovation through a startup compet …
From climate shocks and inflationary pressures to geopolitical and demographic shifts, the Asia-Pacific agri-food sector is facing a period of profound change. With supply chain disruptions becoming more prevalent, the sector is presented with a uniq …
At the 2024 Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit, Norway-based Avisomo emerged as one of the most strategically positioned start-ups in the controlled environment agri-tech space, demonstrating innovation, scalability and operational foresight.
In the fast-evolving world of agri-food innovation, Rare Earth Global stands out as a visionary start-up driving real change in sustainable food systems. Their participation in the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit marked a pivotal moment: one …
Start-Up Success Story: How Prefer Turned a Pitch into a $15M Growth Opportunity When you’re a start-up with big ambitions and a bold mission, sometimes the right room can change everything. For Prefer, that room was the stage at the Asia-Pacific Agr …
The agrifood funding landscape was dealt another blow in the first half of 2025, with new fund size dropping drastically from several years ago, but emerging private equity (PE) firms are finding opportunities, according to PitchBook.
The UK has a significant opportunity to lead in sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), potentially creating thousands of jobs and attracting over £10 billion in investment by 2030. However, challenges such as high costs, limited production capacity, and insufficient collaboration hinder progress. The government's Advanced Fuels Fund and Jet Zero Strategy aim to support SAF development, while policies like the Revenue Certainty Mechanism and SAF Mandate are designed to incentivize production and use. Feedstock availability remains a concern, with reliance on imports and the need for renewable energy and green hydrogen to meet future SAF targets.