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 …
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 …
Kubota Corporation led a €6.5 million investment round in Kilter, a Norwegian startup known for its autonomous precision weeding robot, the AX‑1, designed for high-value crops. This investment, alongside a distribution deal, aims to address labour scarcity, regulatory compliance, and sustainability targets by reducing chemical use and manual labour in farming, with an initial launch planned in Germany and the Netherlands by 2026.