Following the success of the Weather Index Insurance for rice farmers, regional insurtech Igloo expands its blockchain-based parametric index insurance to coffee farmers. This continued growth demonstrates the company’s commitment to bringing insurance coverage to more underinsured communities in Southeast Asia. Coffee needs rich soils and a tropical climate to be grown. Southeast Asia - a part of what is called the coffee belt - is one of the biggest coffee producers in the … [Read more...] about Igloo Extends Weather Index Insurance to Vietnam Coffee Farmers to Protect Southeast Asia’s Multi-Billion Dollar Coffee Industry
Asia Food Journal
Singapore to host new ASEAN Academy on Responsible Investing in food, agriculture, and forestry
Grow Asia has partnered with NTU Singapore to launch a new certified training course on responsible investing. With US$205 billion in untapped investment opportunities across Southeast Asia1, the ASEAN Academy on Responsible Investing equips professionals with the skills to execute sustainable investments in the food, agricultural, and forestry sectors. The program is hosted by the Singapore Agri-Food Innovation Lab (SAIL) – a collaboration between NTU Singapore and Enterprise … [Read more...] about Singapore to host new ASEAN Academy on Responsible Investing in food, agriculture, and forestry
Bostik unveils solvent-free solution for food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and pharmaceutical industries in China
Bostik, a leading global adhesive specialist for industrial, construction, and consumer markets, has launched HERBERTS LF686/H186, a high-performance solvent-free adhesive, for China. Bostik HERBERTS LF686/H186 was developed specifically for rigid packaging, and it can be applied primarily on packaging with aluminium foil, PET/VMPET and aluminium plate. Such packaging can be seen in market segments such as food and beverage, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), and … [Read more...] about Bostik unveils solvent-free solution for food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and pharmaceutical industries in China
