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
Fresh for the Factory
Flexible production with faster neck changes on the stretch blow molder
Dortmund, March 30, 2023 – Whereas in the past, only one category of the product was usually run on aseptic lines, bottlers of sensitive beverages now face an ever-growing demand for flexibility. Beverage producers who process both aseptically filled beverages and juice and carbonated soft drinks need to use 38-millimeter bottle necks for the former and containers with 28-millimeter openings for the latter. If the bottle neck is to be changed on a PET line, however, to date, a comparatively … [Read more...] about Flexible production with faster neck changes on the stretch blow molder
Fresh From the Field: South Africa Apple and Pear Season
The apple and pear season began a few weeks ago, and there are many challenges ahead. As a rule of thumb, the RSA apple and pear industries are stable, showing small yet constant growth. This growth is mainly due to replanting new varieties with better yields. However, it is anticipated that apples and pears will experience a decline in export figures for the 2023 season. Apple exports are expected to decrease by 5 percent to 43.19 million cartons, and pear exports are predicted … [Read more...] about Fresh From the Field: South Africa Apple and Pear Season