Subject: [FFA23] Announcing the 10 Finalists for FFA Award and the Winner of the Gateway To Asia Award

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Wondering where some of the most innovative agrifoodtech startups are pitching? At FFA 2023! Join us 16-17 May to hear from our hand-picked roundup of 10 finalists competing for the FFA Award and the first-ever winner of the Gateway to Asia Award.

 

The jury represented by Dr. Yuchu Zhang, Group R&D Leader, Cargill Protein Asia & Europe; Francesca Kleemans, Managing Director Asia Pacific, Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate; Dr. Wong Min Hao, Director, Food and Nutrition at Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR); and Isabelle Decitre, Founder of ID Capital, have been hard at work over the past few months selecting the finalists!


BirdSol has reinvented traditional bird repellent products by developing a world-first, innovative bird deterrent and management solution based on integrated AI called Cherrp®.


Blue Canopy is developing fermentation-based meat protein and leather products as sustainable alternatives.


LYPID, Taiwan

Lypid’s proprietary fat technology enables a new frontier of vegan fat, PhytoFat™, with animal-fat-like performance that accurately mimics the texture, mouthfeel, transfer of flavor and cooking behavior of animal fats.


N&E INNOVATION, Singapore

N&E Innovations has innovatively engineered Vi-Kang99 – a non-toxic, natural antimicrobial agent, derived from recycling edible fruit residue, the technology enables the creation of a circular food economy as well as reducing the carbon footprint.


PROVECTUS ALGAE, Australia

Provectus Algae programs microalgae to produce valuable bioproducts using natural and synthetic biology approaches via Precision Photosynthesis™ in its end-to-end product development and biomanufacturing platform.


SEADLING, Singapore

SEADLING is combining seaweed with its proprietary fermentation technology to produce nutritious and functional animal feed ingredients, additives and supplements.


Shandong Henglu Biotechnology is a biotechnology firm that produces high-value active ingredients through biosynthesis.


TISSENBIOFARM, South Korea

TissenBioFarm excels in producing high-quality, whole-cut cultivated meat with a real meat-like texture and marbling. They have developed an innovative technology that enables mass production, meeting the growing global demand for sustainable meat products.


WHOLE, Australia

Whole has developed a proprietary Whole Ingredient Nutrient Extraction (WINX) technology, allowing it to eliminate waste completely by using the entire input to create ultra-nutritious ingredients and flavours, while still maintaining functionality.


XSIGHTS DIGITAL, Australia

Xsights' patented XIoT Tag enables affordable and scalable tracking of livestock location and health monitoring, allowing for real-time data collection and processing. 


Also pitching on the FFA stage is KORALO, Germany, the winner of the inaugural Gateway to Asia Award.


Koralo is the first company worldwide co-fermenting microalgae and mycelium of edible mushrooms. Creating New F!sh Koralo enriches the choice of seafood we eat with superior taste, texture and nutrition at a competitive cost, for thriving people and oceans.

MORE SPEAKERS & CONTRIBUTORS ANNOUNCED

SNEAK PREVIEW INTO WHAT'S COMING NEXT!

Alongside working on the launch of the Agri-Food Biomanufacturing Alliance that we previously shared, we have also been learning more about the innovators in this space in China and all their achievements. Stay tuned to hear more and a big announcement in the next newsletter!

CONFERENCE PASSES AVAILABLE - GET YOURS NOW!

3 weeks to the 7th edition of FFA 2023. Being held at Carlton Hotel on 16th and 17th of May, FFA 2023 promises to bring the full conference experience with ample networking opportunities, exhibitor booths and a cocktail to wrap up the first day.