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SINGAPORE, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Singapore's first focused exhibition platform for emerging and established

industry players in the region's agri-food industries to launch, showcase and

testbed their innovations and solutions makes its debut this month. Agri-Food

Tech Expo Asia (AFTEA), a Constellar event with international partner DLG (the

German Agricultural Society), opens 26 October as a key participating event of

Singapore International Agri-Food Week and will be held at Sands Expo and

Convention Centre Halls A and B.

With agriculture a key sector in Southeast Asian economies and accounting for

about 11% of ASEAN's gross domestic product in 2020 according to the World

Bank, increasing shortage of agricultural land and setbacks from various

challenges in recent years such as climate change, supply chain disruptions and

farm labour shortage stemming from COVID-19 have drastically affected

agricultural production in the region.

"There is an increasingly critical need for collective action and expertise to

accelerate the pace of technology adoption and innovation in the region. We

look forward to connecting the agri-food tech community in the region as AFTEA

plays an essential role in catalysing and facilitating these exchanges," said

Mr Jean-François Quentin, Group Chief Executive Officer, Constellar.

AFTEA's inaugural edition spotlights knowledge sharing and technology solutions

to address farming and food supply challenges to improve quality, efficiency

and output of agricultural processes, increase crop yield and self-reliance.

Delegates can expect over 200 exhibitors from more than 15 countries such as

Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, Israel, Malaysia, South Korea, Singapore

and the United Kingdom. AFTEA will also be hosting several worldwide and

regional launches of agri-tech solutions and innovations in the following

segments.  

Aquaculture: Next-generation aquafeeds and production systems from Seatobag;

insect-powered shrimp and fish feed by INSEACT; seaweed farming via mobile

technology by Sea Green; IoT solutions for integrated aquaculture by Rynan

Technologies.

Food processing and packaging: Biodegradable PHBV polymers by Bio-Circular

(Biotics); processing systems for fish, meat, insects and plant-based proteins

by Alfa Laval.

Food safety and security: Fully traceable beef production systems by

Polkinghornes; a smartphone-based handheld diagnostics platform for early

detection of critical diseases, monitoring cattle health and screening milk

quality at farm level by Faunatech Solutions; a multi-functional testing

instrument for professional plant production by STEP Systems GmbH; an organic

and food-grade traceability solution by Natural Trace.

Novel food technologies: Bee-free honey by Bee-io Honey; advanced biotechnology

platforms by Plantae Bioscience to create purpose-designed plants, enhance

nutrients and implement cellular agriculture.

Sustainability and resource management: Circular agriculture systems and IoT

automation for farming management by V-Plus Agritech; trendspotting tools by AI

Palette; tree and plant management system by AMG Concept; sustainable and

chemical free water treatment and sanitisation systems by Pure Active Water;

Web3-based applications by Sinisana Technologies for better resource

management; curation, distribution and retail of boutique wines from

sustainable vineyards by Code Green.

Urban/smart farming: Plug-and-play smart micro farms by Mustard Seed Ventures;

all-in-one smart greenhouse solutions by Adas Hightex; plant nutrition

solutions by Biophilic; indoor high-value fungi cultivation by Grower Agritech;

plant-based organic solutions for food and livestock by Tamuz Technologies; the

first state-of-the art indoor vertical farming facility in Singapore utilising

100% proven Dutch horticulture technologies, by Urban Farming Partners

Singapore.

Plant-based and alternative proteins: Cultivated seafood by Umami Meats;

cell-cultured meat by CellMEAT, Gelatex, Meatable and Steakholder Foods;

non-GMO vegan protein by Nextferm; precision-fermented, animal-free milk

protein by Perfect Day Inc; low GI, high fibre, high prebiotics plant-based

fibres by Alchemy FoodTech; egg alternatives by Hegg Foods; high-moisture

plant-based tuna by WTH Foods; plant-based ingredient solutions by Futura

Ingredients.

Facilitating New Knowledge Sharing and Collaborations

Beyond the extensive showcases above, delegates will be able to connect

directly with industry experts, business leaders and fellow industry

stakeholders via targeted engagement platforms, to empower them to make better

informed decisions when exploring solutions and collaborations. These platforms

include a specially curated Sandbox and the Living Lab, as well as Constellar's

signature business matching and hosted buyer programme.

The Sandbox will play host to new collaborations being formalised. Innovate 360

– Singapore's first venture capital food accelerator with facilities – will be

signing Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Space F, ProXes and Futura

Ingredients respectively. The MOUs focus on Singapore's cross-border exchanges

and framework development with Germany, Malaysia and Thailand, to facilitate

and enable start-ups and enterprises to collaborate on food technology,

go-to-market, OEM manufacturing, as well as other research and development

programmes.

In addition, delegates will get the opportunity to engage industry experts over

discussions on aquaculture innovation, digital labelling for food tracking and

monitoring, green financing, localising alternative proteins, building

sustainable, inclusive and resilient agri-food tech ecosystems and urban

agriculture.

The various country representatives, exhibitors and organisations such as

Amarenco Group, BluEat, Entreprise SG, Jah Cultura, Olam Agri and Temasek

Polytechnic will also be sharing case studies on their solutions and

technologies' deployment efforts and initiatives in the respective fields and

countries. Speakers include:

Alex Brittain, Senior Vice President (International), Perfect Day

Arik Kaufman, CEO & Founder, Steakholder Foods Ltd

Barbara Guerpillon, Senior Director - Transformation, Innovation & Corporate

Venture, Dole Sunshine Company

Dr Lee Chee Wee, Centre Director, Aquaculture Innovation Centre

Gustaf Brandberg, Founding Partner, Business Sweden: ReFood

Jean-Michel Pommet, CEO, President & CSO, The BLU EAT Company

John Pennington, Executive Manager, Trade Windows, New Zealand

Juan Francisco Delgado Morales, Executive Vice President, European Foundation

for Innovation and Technology Development, Spain

Khoo Gek Hoon, Director, Industry Development and Community Partnership

Division, Singapore Food Agency

Tan Chong Hui, CEO, Jah Cultura

AFTEA will also co-host the Sustainable Urban Agriculture Forum, organised by

Republic Polytechnic (RP), in partnership with IPI Singapore and Trendlines

Agrifood Innovation Centre, to address key questions on reconciling the need

for food security through urban agriculture, and to discuss challenges such as

high farming costs and energy consumption. Delegates can also observe the

launch of the first Agri-food Singapore Standards for a holistic approach to

farm management for agriculture, aquaculture and animal husbandry. Organised

and developed by Singapore Manufacturing Federation, these Singapore Standards

are aligned to ASEAN & international standards, enabling local farms to adopt

best practices for quality assurance while protecting the farm environment.

At the Living Lab, delegates can personally experience innovative solutions

within the Agri-Food production ecosystem. These include 3D bioprinting of meat

and seafood products by Steakholder Foods; vertical and urban farming solutions

from Uniseal (Plantercell) and Grain International; as well as a circular

aquaculture showcase by Temasek Polytechnic's Aquaculture Innovation Centre.

"The DLG's aim is to further knowledge in the international food and

agriculture sectors. Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia is perfectly positioned to meet

this aim from Singapore - Asia's urban innovation hub for sustainable agri-food

solutions. Key stakeholders get to maximise their knowledge opportunities over

three days in just one spot, with an exhibition, start-up focus, think tank and

networking all in one. We look forward to the inspiring environment of the

event and to the generation of new sustainable ideas," said Mr Tobias Eichberg,

Member of the Board of Directors of DLG and Managing Director of DLG

Exhibitions.

Register to visit here. Find out more about Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia here.

About Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia

Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia (AFTEA) is Singapore's first focused exhibition

platform for emerging and established industry players in the region's

agri-food industries to launch, showcase and testbed their innovations and

solutions. Bringing together local and global agri- and food businesses, urban

and smart food producers and dealers, manufacturers, growers, solutions

providers, start-ups, investors and business leaders from across the globe to

activate impactful networks, explore opportunities, foster collaboration,

inspire innovation and develop solutions, AFTEA aims to strengthen the

resilience and sustainability of the relevant industry verticals, to build a

vibrant Agri-Food hub in Asia.

AFTEA is an event of Constellar, with international partner DLG (the German

Agricultural Society). It is also a key participating event of Singapore

International Agri-Food Week (SIAW), helmed by Temasek Holdings. For more

information on AFTEA, visit agrifoodtechexpo.com.  

About Constellar

Constellar connects a global eco-system of event partners and consumers through

a holistic portfolio of intellectual property (IP) in the Meetings, Incentives,

Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. As Asia's partner of reference for

curating innovative event and venue experiences, Constellar activates impactful

networks to bring global markets, businesses and consumers together for

sustainable growth. With our expertise and dedication, we are invested in

helping you build trusted relationships with stakeholders for the long term and

enabling cross-industry collaboration through world-class audience engagement

solutions. Constellar is headquartered in Singapore. Founded in 2021, it brings

together decades of experience with an intrepid team of experience specialists

around the world. Visit constellar.co for more information.

About DLG - German Agricultural Society

DLG (Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft e.V. – German Agricultural Society),

founded in 1885 by Max Eyth, is an open network and serves as a professional

voice of agriculture, agribusiness and the food industry. Its goal is to

promote progress by transferring and communicating knowledge, quality and

technology. DLG has over 30,000 members. It is politically independent and

internationally networked. As one of the leading organisations in its sector,

DLG organises trade fairs and events in the fields of agriculture and food

technology, conducts tests of foods and beverages, agricultural machinery and

equipment, as well as farm inputs, and in a large number of expert committees

develops answers to the challenges confronting agriculture, agribusiness and

the food industry.

SOURCE Constellar

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