A new technology-driven agrofood ecosystem, the FarmByte Food Hub, has been established to consolidate and build the resilience of the agrofood sector, increase agricultural output, and uplift the livelihoods of farmers and the wider community. Developed by FarmByte Sdn Bhd (FarmByte), a subsidiary of Kulim (Malaysia) Berhad (KULIM), the FarmByte Food Hub aims to transform Johor’s agrofood sector through its digital-first approach as part of Johor Corporation’s (JCorp) vision to … [Read more...] about FarmByte Food Hub Set to Revolutionise Johor’s Agrofood Industry
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[Budget 2023 Commentary] Tackling Singapore’s Food Security: Serving up Solutions for 2023
By: Abel Ariza, President (Singapore & Malaysia), Sodexo During the Singapore Budget 2023 announcement, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted the importance of building a more resilient Singapore. From ensuring that supermarket shelves were well-stocked during the height of the pandemic to securing ample stock of frozen chicken during the Malaysia chicken export ban, these efforts have allowed us to weather through the disruptions of the past three … [Read more...] about [Budget 2023 Commentary] Tackling Singapore’s Food Security: Serving up Solutions for 2023
The Role of Digitalization in Futureproofing Singapore’s Food Supply Chain
By: Ken Chew TAN, Business Consulting Director (Consumer Packaged Goods & Retail), Dassault Systèmes Singapore, an island nation scarce in natural resources, imports more than 90 percent of its nutritional requirements from diversified sources comprising over 170 countries and regions to ensure a resilient food supply chain. The impact of lockdowns arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, further exacerbated by geo-political issues and coupled with the inflationary … [Read more...] about The Role of Digitalization in Futureproofing Singapore’s Food Supply Chain