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“We’re on the Precipice of a Transformative Moment.” Ohalo's David Friedberg on the Future of Agri‑Food Innovation in Asia

“We’re on the Precipice of a Transformative Moment.” Ohalo's David Friedberg on the Future of Agri‑Food Innovation in Asia

Ohalo's David Friedberg on Accelerating the Next Agricultural Transformation As agriculture and food …
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“It’s Not One Asia, It’s a Mosaic.” PepsiCo’s Anne Tse on the Future of Agri-Food in Asia

“It’s Not One Asia, It’s a Mosaic.” PepsiCo’s Anne Tse on the Future of Agri-Food in Asia

16 Nov 2025
PepsiCo APAC CEO Anne Tse on Innovation, Partnership & Responsibility At the 2025 Asia‑Pacific Agri‑ …
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Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit (Singapore International Agri-Food Week) - Ms Grace Fu

Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit (Singapore International Agri-Food Week) - Ms Grace Fu

04 Nov 2025
Speech by Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, at the Asia-Pacific Agri-Foo …
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“We’re on the Precipice of a Transformative Moment.” Ohalo's David Friedberg on the Future of Agri‑Food Innovation in Asia

“We’re on the Precipice of a Transformative Moment.” Ohalo's David Friedberg on the Future of Agri‑Food Innovation in Asia

Ohalo's David Friedberg on Accelerating the Next Agricultural Transformation As agriculture and food systems experience unprecedented technological change, one of the most urgent challenges remains clear: how to finance and scale breakthrough innovat …
4 Strategic Objectives: Balancing Climate Action & Economic Growth in Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Systems

4 Strategic Objectives: Balancing Climate Action & Economic Growth in Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Systems

As Asia-Pacific’s agri-food sector navigates the intersecting demands of climate adaptation, food security, and profitability, leaders in business, finance, and policy are being called to reconsider the foundations of value creation. A shift toward s …
Press Release: Bezos Centre @ NUS and EnterpriseSG launch new startup competition to boost early-stage sustainable protein innovation

Press Release: Bezos Centre @ NUS and EnterpriseSG launch new startup competition to boost early-stage sustainable protein innovation

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 …
Building Agri-Food Trade Security and Resilient Supply Chains in Asia-Pacific: Industry Leaders Share Their Vision
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Building Agri-Food Trade Security and Resilient Supply Chains in Asia-Pacific: Industry Leaders Share Their Vision

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 …
Scaling Smarter: How Avisomo Is Industrialising Vertical Farming and Eyeing Asia-Pacific Growth

Scaling Smarter: How Avisomo Is Industrialising Vertical Farming and Eyeing Asia-Pacific Growth

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.

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