The Integrated Biorefinery Laboratory (IBL) in KMUTT has developed energy efficient pre-treatment & fractionation processes with recoverable solvents and chemicals that improve the biomass digestibility and separation of biomass constituents including Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC), Xylitol, Vanillin and more. IBL’s proprietary technology enables lower cost production of high value-added biomaterials/biochemicals with high purity for Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, and Food additives applications. (more…)

For its fourth edition, ID Capital innovates with a new format for its annual conference, the Future Food Asia Collective Edition

In spite of the major disruptions recently faced by agrifood industry, such hardships have nevertheless given way to perseverance, and have shed light on the imperative need for innovative agrifoodtech solutions within the APAC region. As part of the continued efforts to celebrate innovation in the region, Future Food Asia 2020 (FFA) is now set to take place on 21-25 September 2020. The conference will allow all 11 finalists to present their innovation in front of investors, industry leaders and domain experts, and one them will be awarded the US$ 100,000 Future Food Asia Award. The 11 finalist startups are: AgNext (India), Agrisea (United States), Aqua Development (South Korea), Crowde (Indonesia), Flurosat (Australia), Fyto Foods (Singapore), Marine Innovation (South Korea), ProAgni (Australia), Soos (Israel), Tartansense (India) and TerraQuanta (China). (more…)

JLL Singapore has been recognised with four International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) certifications by SOCOTEC Certification Singapore for its integrated facilities management services.

A new standard developed specifically for the management of facilities, the firm received ISO 41001, making it the second real estate company in Singapore to be certified. JLL was also recognised with ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environment). (more…)

Along with rapid urbanisation and industrial growth, Asia’s water supply remains susceptible to pollution and climate change. Notorious for on-site leakages and disposal of contaminated wastewater, the industrial sector is responsible for the release of 80% of untreated wastewater into the environment globally. Given that we live in a world where the use of resources might exacerbate the effects of climate change, governments and corporations are prioritising efforts to mitigate the effects of water pollution on the environment – with efficient water management, treatment, reuse and recycling systems. (more…)

James Chew is the Director of Business Development for Southeast Asia for JERDE. Prior to JERDE, he founded and owned VinaPlanners Co Ltd and TPO Vietnam – Singapore. He also worked for Nagecco as Business Development Director, Vingroup JSC as Product Development Director, BRG Group as Director of Project Management, Vung Ro Petroleum JSC as Development Dorector, VinaProjects as Director of Planning, VinaCapital Real Estate as Deputy Managing Director, Real Estate and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore as Head of Local Planning. (more…)

‘By the year 2050, nearly 80% of the earth’s population will reside in urban centers. Applying the mostconservative estimates to current demographic trends, the human population will increase by about 3 billion people during the interim. An estimated 109 hectares of new land (about 20% more land than is represented by the country of Brazil) will be needed to grow enough food to feed them, if traditional farming practices continue as they are practiced today. At present, throughout the world, over 80% of the land that is suitable for raising crops is in use (sources: FAO and NASA). Historically, some 15% of that has been laid waste by poor management practices. What can be done to avoid this impending disaster?A potential solution: Indoor farming’
Source: Dr DESPOMMIER, Dickson, The Problem, www.verticalfarm.com

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