22 Apr 2022 — This week saw moves in sustainable almond farming while BASF detailed improvements on agricultural outcomes in major crops, like wheat, canola, soybean, corn, rice, and fruits and vegetables.
In brief: Business movesSingapore and New Zealand strengthened their bilateral collaboration by signing two new partnerships to accelerate trade, food, and technology innovation.
Simple Mills, Daily Harvest and Cappello’s partnered to create The Almond Project, a multi-year, farmer-led partnership to make almond farming more sustainable by implementing and evaluating the outcome of regenerative soil health principles.
The innovation pipeline has an estimated peak sales potential of more than €7.5 billion , these crops account for more than 50% of the world’s farmland, which is why innovations applied on such a large scale can make farming more productive and sustainable.
The initial spice range is designed to simplify meal prep for health-conscious families, according to the company, and includes BBQ Dust, Taco Seasoning and The Dill Ranch seasoning.
In brief: Other highlightsA new survey from One Degree Organic Foods has revealed a significant gap in consumer education and awareness regarding the world’s most widely used pesticide – glyphosate, the main active ingredient in herbicides like Monsanto’s Roundup.
Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer, has added a new interactive guide, “Baking a difference today and tomorrow,” to its website.