Micro, small, and medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have an important role in driving the economy of countries in Southeast Asia. According to data from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), there are currently more than 70 million MSMEs in Southeast Asia, employing more than 140 million people and representing 99 percent of all businesses in the region. In Singapore, SMEs are the heart of its economy, employing two-thirds of the workforce and contributing nearly half of … [Read more...] about Supporting MSMEs for a healthier community in Singapore and Indonesia
Asia Food Journal
New electric boiler takes Arla Foods Ingredients closer to carbon reduction goals
Arla Foods Ingredients has taken another major step on its CO2 reduction journey with the installation of an electric boiler at its largest production site. The new e-boiler is the company’s largest and the first at the Danmark Protein whey processing facility in Videbaek. It will cut annual CO2e (CO2 equivalent) emissions by an estimated 3,500 tonnes – a figure that will rise when it is fully operational. A shift away from gas towards electricity from renewables is at the heart of Arla … [Read more...] about New electric boiler takes Arla Foods Ingredients closer to carbon reduction goals
Enzymes: Pioneering sustainable nutrition with insects and algae
The urgency to feed a growing population sustainably is driving the food industry toward alternative protein sources, including insects and algae. While these ingredients might seem unconventional to some, enzyme technology is unlocking their potential, making them more nutritious, palatable, and sustainable. Enzymes in alternative protein production Enzymes are natural catalysts that facilitate biochemical reactions, improving food processing efficiency, flavour, and … [Read more...] about Enzymes: Pioneering sustainable nutrition with insects and algae
