Experts in food science, technology, and innovation gather to strengthen food security efforts TUMCREATE, the research facility of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in Singapore, kicked off the second edition of its Proteins4Singapore (P4SG) research programme's TFOODS Conference, themed “Engaging with Alternative Proteins,” at Surbana Jurong Campus on 5th-6th November 2024. The Guest of Honour for TFOODS, Dr Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the … [Read more...] about TFOODS Conference 2024 sees global experts nurture Singapore’s ’30 by 30′ sustainable food vision
30 by 30
30by30: More Than a Hashtag
By Mathew Howe, Founder, Grobrix Unveiled in April 2019, Singapore’s “30 by 30" goal aspired to have the nation produce 30 percent of its food locally by 2030. Not all of our food - that would be impossible in land-strapped Singapore - but specifically eggs, fish, and leafy vegetables. In the years following, we have all personally experienced the urgency behind this target - having been through a global pandemic sparking concerns about Singapore’s food security and witnessing numerous … [Read more...] about 30by30: More Than a Hashtag
Cultivating cities: The rise of urban farming in Asia and its global echoes
By Cath Isabedra Exploring how Asian nations are pioneering the integration of agriculture into the urban fabric to secure food, enhance sustainability, and reshape city living — with lessons for the world. Urban farming, a critical component of sustainable urban development, is transforming how cities across the globe address food security, environmental sustainability, and economic vitality. Hyper-local urban farming, which focuses on producing food within small, often … [Read more...] about Cultivating cities: The rise of urban farming in Asia and its global echoes
