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Month: July 2022

KedaiSayur Scores Series A Funding, Led by Kejora-SBI Orbit to Accelerate Growth Towards Profitability

Agritech startup KedaiSayur announced its Series A funding, led by Kejora-SBI Orbit to accelerate growth and build a strong farm-to-table infrastructure. This round of financing is also followed by previous investors Triputra Group and a few other strategic investors. “We’d…

Yum China Releases First TCFD Report, Advancing its Commitment to Climate Action

Yum China Holdings, Inc. released its first climate-focused report in accordance with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations. Aligned with Yum China’s commitment to driving towards net-zero value chain GHG emissions by 2050, the Company outlines in…

Yili Subsidiary Westland Milk Products Officially Opens A New Butter Plant

On July 19, Yili Group officially opened its new butter plant at Westland Milk Products in Hokitika, West Coast, New Zealand. The opening coincided with celebrations to mark the third anniversary of Westland joining the Yili Group. With the upgrade…

Asian Agri and Apical Celebrate First RSPO Certification for Independent Smallholders Under SMILE Programme

Asian Agri, one of the largest oil palm plantation companies in Asia, and Apical Group, a leading global vegetable oils processor, have jointly announced that an inaugural batch of 239 independent smallholders under the Smallholder Inclusion for Better Livelihood &…

Healthy Farm-to-Snack Brand Lecka Is First Mover With Sustainable Packaging In Singapore

The Vietnam based healthy snack brand Lecka has successfully launched in Singapore to support Singaporeans who want to live a healthy and eco-friendly life. Lecka expands to Singapore starting with its range of natural energy bars that are packaged in…

Origin Agritech Receives a $35 Million Order from Muyuan Foods

Origin Agritech Ltd., an agriculture technology company, announced today that the company has received an order for its hybrid corn worth RMB240 million, or roughly $35 million, from Muyuan Foods. Muyuan Foods is a publicly traded company on the Shenzhen…

Shiok Meats and Minh Phu Seafood Sign MOU to Establish an R&D facility, Advancing Development and Capabilities of Cultivated Seafood

Shiok Meats Pte. Ltd. (Shiok Meats) and Minh Phu Seafood Joint Stock Company (Minh Phu Seafood) announced today that they had signed an MOU to cooperatively carry out research and development (R&D) in the production of sustainable seafood, which includes…

“Dairy Silicon Valley” Unveiled

On July 12, the launch ceremony of the Global Smart Manufacturing Industrial Park of Yili Future Intelligence and Health Valley was held in Hohhot, China. Four major projects, including a liquid milk production base, a milk powder production base, the…

Hilton Ushers in Mid-Autumn with Nationwide Lunar Reunion Campaign

Hilton Malaysia welcomes the mid-autumn festival with its national mooncake series, Lunar Reunion, featuring an indulgent array of traditional baked varieties of classic and modern flavours. A celebration of craftsmanship and a festive centerpiece, this year’s national mooncake box design…

Steps in the Right Direction – Ferrero Group’s Progress Towards its Sustainability Goals

Ferrero Group is on track to meet its ambitious sustainability goals, including a switch to renewable energy across its manufacturing plants and progress towards targets on sourcing and packaging, the global sweet-packaged food group reports today. Progress is documented in…