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The Global Food Security & Sustainability Virtual Summit 2021 , 17th September 2021
The food crisis faced during the pandemic is a wake-up call for both developed and developing countries of the looming crisis facing the world when the next major crisis hits us, be it climate change, pandemics, etc.
The Global food system is at a critical stage and made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. As many as 265 million people are threatened by famine, up 50% from last year. 700 million suffer from chronic hunger and 2 billion more from malnutrition, with obesity and associated diet-related diseases increasing in all regions. During the height of the pandemic with lockdowns, we have witnessed the collapse of the global food system with reports of food producers resorting to dumping their produce. The food crisis faced during the pandemic is a wake-up call for both developed and developing countries of the looming crisis facing the world when the next major crisis hits us, be it climate change, pandemics, etc.
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The Global Food Security & Sustainability
Although the world has progressed significantly in terms of technological advancements in food production, food is not distributed in an equitable manner to regions, countries, households, and individuals. Government policies, availability of investments, and technological know-how including access to food supplies are key issues to meet the urgent food needs of the world’s growing population. New and innovative farming technologies such as high-tech agriculture and aquaculture methods that produce more yields inland and urban conditions offer hope for the future.
The Global Food Security & Sustainability Virtual Summit 2021 held on 17 September 2021, would be one of the most important events ever held to address the critical issues of food security from the local to the global level, and from an interdisciplinary and systemic food systems perspective. The summit will invite multi-stakeholders from governmental organizations, private sector businesses, and NGOs to address the current disruptions and possible solutions on the world food supply chain. Discussions will also include issues surrounding sustainability issues and how societies and businesses can design more sustainable solutions in their entire food chain to minimize impact to the environment and reduce food waste.
The 5th AVF International Summit - The International Vertical Farming And New Food System Conference & Exhibition - 2nd - 3rd September, 2021 In Munich, Germany.
A hybrid event, it is designed to welcome back delegates and participants for in-person meetings, networking, and exchanges relating to innovations, investments, business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and cooperation in our vertical farming industry across the globe
The Association for Vertical Farming (AVF) in official partnership with the German State of Bavaria through its Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Food, Agriculture & Forestry announces the 5th AVF International Summit – The International Vertical Farming and New Food System Conference & Exhibition -- on 2-3 September 2021 in Munich, Germany.
A hybrid event, it is designed to welcome back delegates and participants for in-person meetings, networking, and exchanges relating to innovations, investments, business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and cooperation in our vertical farming industry across the globe.
We have prepared a two-day program of world-class keynotes, panels, roundtables, break-out sessions, and startup pitches to get everyone up to speed with the latest crucial developments and emerging trends in the various subsectors of our dynamic global industry. In addition, we are also organizing workshops on artificial intelligence, insect protein, robotics, automation, and sustainability certification.
And what’s more the city of Munich -- with its centuries-old culture, gastronomy, art, and architecture together with its vibrant, contemporary, and fun-loving modern incarnation – is eagerly awaiting your visit.
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Advancing Indoor Farming In Asia – Intelligent Growth Solutions Ltd - Interview
Ahead of the virtual Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit, we caught up with David Farquhar, CEO at IGS about advancing indoor farming systems in Asia, new projects on the horizon, and working with governments to scale up controlled environment agriculture.
Ahead of the virtual Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit, we caught up with David Farquhar, CEO at IGS about advancing indoor farming systems in Asia, new projects on the horizon, and working with governments to scale up controlled environment agriculture.
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David Farquhar, CEO, IGS
What role can indoor farming play in delivering greater sustainability and resilience to Asia’s urban food systems, especially post-COVID?
The resilience of food supply chains has been tested to the limit throughout 2020 in the wake of COVID-19 and has brought very quickly to the fore the food security challenges Asia and most other regions will face with climate change. Now is the time to be focusing very clearly on local (urban and peri-urban) food production to ensure greater self-sufficiency and less reliance on imports. Greater adoption of agricultural technologies is imperative to ensure optimum use of available space, be it urban, industrial or uncultivatable land, all of these are spaces that can be used to introduce more indoor farming methods. As part of the agricultural ecosystem, this will deliver a far more controlled and sustainable method for producing fresh, homegrown crops, probably amounting to something like 25-30% of a fully balanced diet.
Does the APAC market offer particular opportunities or challenges for scaling urban/indoor farming, compared to other global markets? What particular projects is IGS excited about in this region? What progress has already been made?
Asia-Pacific has a very different climate across its expanse, which makes it hard to compare easily with other regions. The population in these regions is significant and growing substantially which puts food security very high on the agenda, highlighting the importance of finding new ways to produce and complement the existing agricultural ecosystem. In addition to growing populations, land and water scarcity are also becoming significant in certain geographies and this makes indoor farming – which requires a much smaller footprint and utilizes a fraction of the water typically required to produce crops – a very interesting proposition. This has led to some exciting collaborations between commercial and government bodies. For example, in Singapore and Hong Kong, where land is very scarce and expensive, there is a demand for alternative options of producing food. The appetite for indoor and alternative growing methods is highlighted in Singapore’s 30 by 30 initiative, aiming to reduce import reliance and expand food self-sustainability.
In terms of exciting projects, we are delighted to be working with Eden Towers (https://eden-towers.com/) a very ambitious new entrant to the national and regional food chains that are re-localizing across APAC. Based in Jakarta and privately financed, they have major plans for regional expansion with sites planned already in Singapore, Australia, and Indonesia. The first location will be Perth, Western Australia, and the initial farm is under manufacture for imminent deployment. This is what we believe to be the first of many in this region. We are in advanced discussions across the APAC region with existing growers and other prospects and are currently trialing a range of crops specific to the cuisine and tastes of the population. These are progressing very well in our system and producing some very tasty results. We have other customers in the pipeline with projects in Singapore, India, and Polynesia.
What partnerships and collaborations are needed to scale controlled environment agriculture in Asia? What types of organizations are you keen to connect with at the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit in November?
In this wider region, we recognize the important role that governments more broadly have to play in supporting and driving the food security and sustainability agenda. In Singapore for example we have talked closely with the Economic and Development Board (EDB) and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), who are aiming to draw investment, research, and development into Singapore-based companies.
At November’s event, we hope to connect with existing and established growers, as well as entrepreneurs looking to set up farms or expend their existing horticulture operations. We also welcome further interaction with the EDB and SFA, as well as those operating in real estate and commercial property investment.
Finally, we are keen to identify regional sources of investment capital and asset finance on behalf of our customers seeking to establish agri-tech operations.
What key insights will you be looking out for personally at the summit?
I am very interested to know what emphasis is being put on clear and open data-driven discussions about payback timescales from investment in agri-food technologies. We know that there are technologies with varying approaches, sizes, and challenges to address, but ultimately these solutions need to be sustainable, scalable, and operationally reliable. However, they need to be commercially sound and that is something I am very keen to discuss further.
Join David online at the virtual Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit and watch his panel debate on ‘Success Factors for Scaling Vertical Farming Operations’ on November 19.
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ONLINE SUMMIT: JASA Packaging Solutions Attends Virtual PMA Fresh Summit Expo
From October 13 to 15, the annual PMA Fresh Summit takes place - this year online - and JASA is attending! Presenting from a virtual booth, JASA will showcase their sustainable packaging solutions, complete packaging lines, revolutionary JASA Sleever, and the innovative Bag-2-Paper™
From October 13 to 15, the annual PMA Fresh Summit takes place - this year online - and JASA is attending! Presenting from a virtual booth, JASA will showcase their sustainable packaging solutions, complete packaging lines, revolutionary JASA Sleever, and the innovative Bag-2-Paper™. As icing on the cake: JASA participates in the fresh ideas showcase, where JASA exhibits their innovative sleeve packaging for tomatoes.
The U.S. produce industry meets
The Fresh Summit is the event where all the players from the American produce industry come together. This year, the fair takes place as a virtual event, which has the advantage that it is thus accessible to a large audience. After all, it is cheaper to register someone for a virtual event than to have them fly over for an event. Moreover, it saves time, given that it only takes a few hours to tour the virtual stands, as opposed to strolling around a fair for two full days.
JASA presents innovative and sustainable packaging solutions
With over 35 years of experience, JASA became a market leader in packaging for the produce industry. And that's what the company will show at the fair. From its booth, JASA will showcase its revolutionary packaging solutions, including our state-of-the-art Sleever and award-winning Bag-2-Paper™. These innovative packaging solutions are prime solutions for plastic-free packaging, and ideal for high-speed packaging of tomatoes, avocados, apples, kiwis, citrus, and more.
Your reliable partner for complete packaging lines
JASA will also provide information about complete packaging lines at its stand. Whether you are looking for a horizontal packaging line or a vertical packaging line, JASA can handle your complete packaging solution. JASA's packaging lines are flexible: you can easily switch between different sizes, packaging, and packaging materials. Also, JASA's packaging machines have a hygienic design, making them easy and quick to clean. The machines are also easy to use and maintain. And as a system integrator, JASA takes full ownership of your entire weighing and packaging process!
JASA goes live
JASA is a family business with a personal and open approach. This will also be reflected in our virtual booth. JASA will give live demonstrations of the equipment and show many photos and videos of the packaging machines and JASA's packaging solutions. Visitors to the stand will discover all there is to know about weighing and packaging equipment for leafy greens, tomatoes, fresh-cut fruits, and vegetables. Through the live chat feature, visitors can ask questions or have a chat. You can also admire JASA's Sleeve packaging for tomatoes at the fresh ideas showcase.
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Scottish Response To Global Food Security Profiled At UAE Summit
REPRESENTING IGS, the Scottish-based agritech business, CEO David Farquhar traveled to Abu Dhabi this week to attend the prestigious invitation-only 2020 Milken Institute Middle East and Africa (MEA) Summit
14th February 2020
David Farquhar, CEO IGS
REPRESENTING IGS, the Scottish-based agritech business, CEO David Farquhar traveled to Abu Dhabi this week to attend the prestigious invitation-only 2020 Milken Institute Middle East and Africa (MEA) Summit.
IGS supplies highly sophisticated plug-and-play vertical growing technology to indoor farms to enable the efficient production of food in any location around the world. The innovative Total Controlled Environment technology is capable of delivering yields of 225% and labor savings of up to 80% compared to glasshouse production, and energy savings of 50% in comparison to other indoor growing environments.
David was one of more than 100 speakers at the event and joined a panel of experts for a session focusing on how global food producers can scale up supply to ensure we can sustain the projected global population of 9 billion by 2050. David highlighted the potential of vertical farming, as well as the challenges still faced by the sector and the importance of increasing its credibility as we seek to help seriously address food sustainability and security.
During the event, he spoke alongside guests including United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Food Security Her Excellency Mariam Al-Muhairi, Chairman and CEO of Fresh Del Monte Produce, Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, and His Royal Highness Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, Founder and CEO of KBW Ventures.
David commented: “It was an honour to receive the invitation to attend this remarkable summit and to represent Scottish innovation on a global stage, where such vital discussions are taking place. It is no secret that the global population is rising at an unprecedented rate and our ability to grow healthy food reliably under mounting pressure. It is vital that we act now to ensure that we are putting systems in place and adapt our behaviours to develop a sustainable route forward.
“This was a hugely exciting opportunity for IGS to join some of the most influential people in the world to profile our platform and met other people with bright ideas. It is essential that we talk honestly about the role of technology in agricultural development and the opportunities provided by vertical farming to exist alongside traditional agriculture for future generations.”
The annual summit is now in its third year and brought together a carefully curated group of more than 1,000 interdisciplinary thought leaders and decision-makers to address global topics including food security, trade, capital markets, financial inclusion, job creation, gender parity and more.
Summit Offers Businesses A Chance to Connect
Start-up Sherpa Space will also offer visitors a chance to taste its specially-bred strawberries that are grown in container farms at the fair
A Host of Events On The Sidelines Encourage
Investment And Growth
November 25, 2019
As Korea welcomes Asean for a special summit in Busan today and tomorrow, the state-backed Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (Kotra) is hosting four trade fairs and conferences on the sidelines to showcase the latest technologies from Korean companies and their cooperative efforts with Asean.
The group of 10 countries has increasingly grown in importance as a major trading partner for Korea since a free trade deal went into effect in 2007.
According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Korea exported $100.3 billion worth of products to Asean in 2018, compared to just $41.0 billion in 2009. In fact, taken as a trading bloc, Asean was Korea’s second-largest trading partner last year.
Korea’s efforts to court the group have also picked up under President Moon Jae-in’s New Southern Policy that seeks to improve relations with the group to diversify from Korea’s traditional trade reliance on China and the United States.
At the Busan Exhibition & Convention Center (Bexco), Kotra will offer its ideas for a more collaborative future with Southeast Asia through the Asean-Republic of Korea Innovation Showcase, Invest Asean, Multilateral Development Bank Project Plaza and Smart City Fair.
Innovating with Asean
At the Asean-Korea Innovation Showcase, 45 companies will display technology and projects that is being developed with Asean in four areas: mobility, lifestyle and health care, agriculture and environment and energy sectors.
Automakers such as Hyundai Motor and Renault Samsung Motors will take the stage in the mobility section with six other companies to show off their efforts to develop the sector in collaboration with their Asean-based partners.
Amid Korea’s recent bet into hydrogen technology, Kotra will feature fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEV) at the fair, including motorcycles and auto rickshaws equipped with the technology as an example of how such vehicles could roll out in the Asean market.
Hyundai Motor’s booth will display its efforts to push FCEVs into the Indonesian and Bruneian markets and its vision of an eco-friendly Asean auto market.
Renault Samsung Motors will showcase its project to deploy its two-seater electric micro car Twizy in Asean.
It currently manufactures the miniature vehicle at its Busan plant.
Korea’s IT heavyweights, including Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics, will be present in the Smart Life section of the show.
Samsung Electronics will showcase its smart home appliances, while LG Electronics and LG U+ will display Internet of Things products designed for the office using the superfast 5G network.
KT will also be present at the show.
The company is currently looking to deploy its 5G network technology in Asean, with support from the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT.
In the Future Environment and Energy corner of the fair, 16 companies will showcase environmentally-friendly smart grid systems and energy storage systems.
Social venture Tree Planet will share its efforts to develop an eco-friendly coffee farm in Indonesia.
Seoul-based Rosign will showcase its road pavement material targeted for the Vietnamese market at the show. The company has created a joint venture with Vietnam’s Bidico and is expected to establish a manufacturing plant in the country next year.
In the Smart Farming section, 13 companies will show off the newest agricultural technologies, including LS Mtron’s small-sized tractor geared exclusively for Southeast Asia.
Start-up Sherpa Space will also offer visitors a chance to taste its specially-bred strawberries that are grown in container farms at the fair.
Smart cities
After Asean launched the Asean Smart Cities Network last year, interest has surged in smart city technology that attempts to connect urban infrastructure through a wider network.
Kotra expects its Smart City Fair to serve as a platform to connect Korean and Asean companies.
Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency and Surbana Jurong, a Singaporean consulting agency, will hold sessions to explain their projects at the conference.
According to Kotra, 27 companies and institutions from Asean seeking smart city partners and 130 Korean companies will be present at the conference.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will host the main smart city event at Bexco, the Asean-Republic of Korea Smart City Fair 2019.
The fair, which runs until Wednesday, will host a total of 21 countries including the 10 Asean members and will have 220 booths from 119 smart-city-related companies.
Korea will exhibit its own efforts to develop smart city technology.
Sejong and Busan are currently designated as two of Korea’s smart city test beds. The government plans to incorporate artificial intelligence to introduce a self-driving shuttle service and emergency-response drones in Sejong.
Busan is currently working toward creating a combined control center for planned robot services, such as parking robots and medical centers that utilize robot assistance.
The government has committed 26.5 billion won ($22.5 million) into smart city projects pursued by state-backed institutions this year.
Asean and beyond
Korean companies have aggressively expanded into Asean in recent years.
According to Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, the number of newly registered Korean companies in Asean stood at 1,292 last year compared to 850 in 2014.
Kotra expects the Invest Asean event at Bexco to help provide more investment opportunities in the region as 75 investment agencies and related institutions from Asean countries will attend the event.
Each Asean country will have its own investment booth to share information to Korean companies. There will also be separate sessions on investment opportunities.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Asean has swiftly grown to $155 billion in 2018, accounting for 11.9 percent of total global FDI that year, from just $21.8 billion in 2000.
The region is also Korea’s top market for overseas infrastructure orders, at $11.9 billion last year.
Meanwhile, Kotra will host the seventh Multilateral Development Bank Project Plaza 2019, which will provide information for companies to win global infrastructure projects led by development banks.
The annual event, which has run since 2013, will host the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Central American Bank for Economic Integration and Inter-American Development Bank.
The projects will focus beyond Asean and into Africa and Central and South America.
BY CHAE YUN-HWAN [chae.yunhwan@joongang.co.kr]
VIDEO: Talking Fresh Summit And Indoor Farming Companies
Carlson, a 30-year veteran of PMA expos, said one thing that caught his eye was the growth of indoor farming companies at the show
by Tom Karst
October 28, 2019
The Packer’s Tom Karst visits with Craig Carlson of Carlson Produce Consulting Oct. 25 about the just-concluded 2019 Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit.
Carlson, a 30-year veteran of PMA expos, said one thing that caught his eye was the growth of indoor farming companies at the show. Those firms are capitalizing on the appeal of local produce relative to metropolitan regions, and emphasizing the operations use less water, less land and less fuel than traditional farming operations. What does the future hold for indoor farming companies?
“They are really checking a lot of boxes that I think is exciting,” Carlson said. “My concern about this is that most everybody is throwing money at the same idea,” he said, noting that indoor companies may need to expand their range beyond leafy greens.
Packer Interview - Craig Carlson Oct 25
Connecting Technology & Business To Create Healthier Urban Food Systems
Mission Statement
The Indoor AgTech Innovation Summit will focus on building and investing in more sustainable, profitable and healthy food systems and the role that vertical and indoor agriculture can have in serving the cities of tomorrow.
The Summit will share best practice from around the world and uncover breakthroughs in energy efficiency, AI, automation, lighting, environmental control and yield improvements are set to transform these systems in the future.
Bringing together a unique mix of operators, food producers, technology developers, plant scientists, food buyers, retailers, financiers, utility operators and city planners, the Summit will explore the innovation, business models and partnerships that are needed to scale this emerging industry.
Key Themes
Nutrition and Food Security in the City: The Role of Indoor Farming in the Future Food System
The Power of Restaurants & Retail in Creating Demand for Healthy, Fresh Produce
Streamlining Access to Capital and Partnerships for Growth
What Success is Asia Having in Taking Indoor Farming to an Industrial Scale?
Food Safety and Labelling: The Collective Benefits of Greater Standardization
From Pilot to Mainstream: A.I., Automation and Systems Design to Transform Horticulture
What will it take for Strawberries to be the Next Big Crop?
Capturing Market Value Through Better Breeding, Genetics and Lighting
Industrial Partnerships to Drive Efficiency and Economic Viability
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Focused on the role of vertical and indoor farming in local, regional and national food systems, and new opportunities for investment and collaboration - the summit will connect 300 international operators and food producers with technology entrepreneurs and food retailers, financiers and city planners.
We are delighted to share with you the full program for the Indoor AgTech Innovation Summit, taking place in New York on June 19-20.
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Focused on the role of vertical and indoor farming in local, regional and national food systems, and new opportunities for investment and collaboration - the summit will connect 300 international operators and food producers with technology entrepreneurs and food retailers, financiers and city planners.
Here's a snapshot of our exciting thought leaders:
Matt Roy, Senior Director, Produce, US FOODS
Sonia Lo, CEO, CROP ONE HOLDINGS
David Rosenberg, CEO & Co-Founder, AEROFARMS
Victor Verlage, Senior Director, Resilient Sourcing, WALMART
"The Indoor AgTech Innovation Summit was my one-stop-shop where business, science and technology converged in the most effective manner. The event was put together impressively well, enabling attendees to interact and build lasting relationships. It’s an A+ from me!"
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The Summit Is HERE - May 6 - 9 - 2019 - Milano, Italy
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Seeds&Chips Global Food Innovation Summit 2019: Sparking Change
The fifth edition of the Seeds&Chips Global Food Innovation Summit May 6-9, 2019 will gather a community of entrepreneurs, innovators, policymakers, leaders, and activists that push for a sustainable future in food and agriculture. Food Tank President Danielle Nierenberg will participate in the summit, held in Milan, Italy, to inspire solutions for feeding the future.
The summit will gather speakers tasked with inspiring attendees to do more for a sustainable food future. Award-winning actor and activist Alec Baldwin will talk about feeding the world and reducing environmental impacts in a keynote presentation. Innovators like Fabrice DeClerck, Science Director at EAT & Bioversity International, and Thomas King, founder and CEO of Food Frontier, will discuss optimizing foodtech sector. Amongst many special guests, HRH Princess Viktória de Bourbon de Parme and Olusegum Obasanjo, Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, will highlight opportunities for sustainable development and agriculture around the world.
On May 6, Danielle will participate in the Opening Ceremony and the session “Hand Made Tale: The Innovative Women Solving Our Global Food Challenges” with women like Susan Rockefeller, Board Member of the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture and Angeline Achariya, CEO of Monash Food Innovation Centre. Danielle will discuss collaborations in the foodtech sector at “Common Ground: Synergy and Solutions for the Next Food System” on May 7, alongside innovative business executives. In the May 8 session “The Food Fight: podcast debates on the food system’s biggest challenges,” hosted by EIT Food, Danielle will explore whether producers or consumers should be responsible for ensuring people eat healthy food with nutritionists and CEOs alike.
Food Tank’s Francesca Tabor will judge the Sustainable Snacking Pitch Competition, co-hosted by Mondelēz International and Seeds&Chips, on May 6. The pitch competition will gather start-ups and entrepreneurs to share their innovative solutions in not only alternative snacks and ingredients, but also food waste reduction, sustainable packaging, sustainable sourcing, responsible supply chain practices, and more. Competition winners, selected by SnackFutures, Seeds&Chips, and Food Tank, will gain access to Mondelēz’s innovation acceleration workshops which will allow Mondelēz teams to help refine the solution’s concepts.
On May 7, Food Tank, Mondelēz International, and Seeds&Chips will co-host an evening panel event at Carlo e Camilla, in Segheria, a renowned restaurant reinventing conviviality around the dinner table. On the backdrop of hors d’oeuvres specially designed by chefs Carlo Cracco and Luca Pedata, Danielle will discuss Mondelēz’s new innovation hub for creating a sustainable food system—SnackFutures—with Brigette Wolf, Head of SnackFutures. Then, Danielle will invite Danielle Gould, founder of Food + Tech Connect and co-CEO of Alpha Food Labs, and Pashon Murray, founder of Detroit Dirt, on stage to talk about the contributions companies play in food and sustainability.
Seeds&Chips will debut a new discussion series “It’s Time for Africa,” focusing on Africa’s potential in growing a sustainable and inclusive economy—and a model for development across the world. Danielle will participate in the inaugural series on May 7 at the session “Bridging the Gap between Surplus and Scarcity: Opportunities of Food Innovation,” offering insight on the opportunities food innovation offers for social and economic development in Africa.
As part of its mission to create a better food system for future generations, the summit will feature food innovators as young as 13 years old on each of the over 30 sessions. With the pressure of the rising population, increasing number of hungry people, and arriving climate change impacts, the young innovators will offer new directions and innovative solutions to sustainably feed everyone.
Over 300 speakers throughout the event will contribute their solutions to improve precision agriculture, traceability, artificial intelligence, investment, open innovation, and more. Exhibitors will include companies and innovations from every part of the food system, ranging from Agtools, data services to help farmers maximize their farms and buyers understand product availability, to Redefine Meat, a 3-D printing plant-based beef company.
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RAJIV SHAH
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OLUSEGUN OBASANJO
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MARIA HELENA SEMEDO
LIAM CONDON
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EREL N. MARGALIT
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The World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit Returns To San Francisco March 19-20, 2019.
Now in its 5th year, the summit will gather 1000+ global agri-food corporates, innovators and investors to uncover the most exciting innovations in the agri-food sector and to forge the right partnerships to take those solutions to market.
Turning Disruptive Technology into Business Strategy Through Partnership & Collaboration
Mission Statement:
Focussed on predictive agriculture, automation, robotics, AI backed genomics and biological discovery platforms, the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit explores the business models and partnerships needed to scale new technologies and transform the food supply chain into a more sustainable, affordable and nutritious system for future generations.
Now in its 5th year, the summit will gather 1000+ global agri-food corporates, innovators and investors to uncover the most exciting innovations in the agri-food sector and to forge the right partnerships to take those solutions to market.
Each year the summit attracts important delegations from Europe, Israel, Asia and Australia and is where valuable business connections are made to accelerate the transition of technology from the laboratory to the field.
Venue:
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
333 O’Farrell Street
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World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit:
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Focussed on predictive agriculture, automation, robotics, AI backed genomics and biological discovery platforms, the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit 2019 explores the business models and partnerships needed to scale new technologies and transform the food supply chain into a more sustainable, affordable and nutritious system for future generations.
Now in its 5th year, the summit will gather 1000+ global agri-food corporates, innovators and investors to uncover the most exciting innovations in the agri-food sector and to forge the right partnerships to take those solutions to market.
Each year the summit attracts important delegations from Europe, Israel, Asia and Australia and is where valuable business connections are made to accelerate the transition of technology from the laboratory to the field.
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The Agbioscience Rising Stars: A Discussion With A Legend
Science: “Used and Abused” in the World of Food – Food Evolution
Register Now! 2018 Indiana Agbioscience Innovation Summit Nov. 29
Moderator Scott Dorsey talks ingenuity, business smarts, and grit with some up-and-coming agbioscience executives.
Vijay Harrell | CEO, TradeLanes
Scott Massey | CEO, Heliponix
Ellie Symes | CEO, The Bee Corp
Andrew Uden | Co-Founder of Quantified Ag, Co-Founder, and President of AgVision International
Registration Table Opens
White River Ballroom
—— 9:00 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Comments
Beth Bechdol | President + CEO, AgriNovus Indiana
—— 9:15 a.m.
Investing in Tomorrow’s Food and Agriculture
Aaron Rudberg | Managing Director, S2G Ventures
—— 9:45 a.m.
Lessons from a Seasoned Entrepreneur
Scott Dorsey | Managing Partner, High Alpha
Introduced by: Mitch Frazier | CEO, Reynolds Farm Equipment
—— 10:05 a.m.
The Agbioscience Rising Stars: A Discussion with a Legend
Moderator Scott Dorsey talks ingenuity, business smarts, and grit with some up-and-coming agbioscience executives.
– Ellie Symes | CEO, The Bee Corp
– Scott Massey | CEO, Heliponix
– Vijay Harrell | CEO, TradeLanes
– Andrew Uden | Co-Founder of Quantified Ag, Co-Founder, and President of AgVision International
—— 10:50 a.m.
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—— 11:10 a.m.
Science and Technology Meets Food and the Consumer
Science and technology have always been inextricably linked to our food and agricultural system and its products. Yet, today, more than ever, there seems to be a growing movement to disconnect them.
Moderator: Jayson Lusk | Distinguished Professor and Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
– Robert Colangelo | Founding Farmer and CEO, Green Sense Farms
– Sonia Nofziger Dasgupta | Vice President Commercial Strategy, EnviroKure
– Sue McCloskey | Co-Founder, fairlife
– Bob Krouse | President, Midwest Poultry Services
—— 12:00 p.m.
LUNCH
—— 12:20 p.m.
Science: “Used and Abused” in the World of Food – Food Evolution
“Food Evolution explores all the ways science has been used and abused in public discourse surrounding the genetic engineering of food. In a world of misinformation and disinformation, nothing can be more timely.” – Neil deGrasse Tyson
– Scott Hamilton Kennedy | Director + Producer + Writer, Food Evolution
—— 1:00 p.m.
BREAK
—— 1:20 p.m.
The Global Reach of Indiana’s Agbiosciences
Jim Collins | Chief Executive Officer, Corteva Agriscience, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont
—— 1:45 p.m.
Converging Sectors Create Unique Solutions
Moderator: David Johnson | CEO, Central IN Corporate Partnership
– Wayne Eckerle | VP of Research and Technology, Cummins Inc.
– Jack Phillips | President + CEO, Roche Diagnostics North America
– Aaron Schacht | Executive Vice President of Innovation, Regulatory & Business Development, Elanco
– Dr. Sue Ellspermann| President, Ivy Tech Community College
– Jim Collins | CEO, Corteva Agriscience, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont
—— 2:45 p.m.
BREAK
—— 3:15 p.m.
Investing AND Making a Difference in the World
David Rubenstein | Co-founder + Co-executive chairman, The Carlyle Group
—— 3:40 p.m.
A Thought Leaders Conversation: Why the Agbiosciences Matter to All of Us
Bloomberg interviewer David Rubenstein talks big global challenges, cutting-edge research and 21st-century talent priorities with two agbioscience leaders.
– Beth Ford | CEO, Land O’Lakes, Inc.
– Dr. Gebisa Ejeta | Director, Purdue Center for Global Food Security + World Food Prize Winner (2009)
—— 4:20 p.m.
It IS Happening Here… Seriously.
Indiana has a global reputation in pooling localized civic, educational and industry resources to make the region the gold standard in collaboration.
– Joseph Parilla | Fellow, Metropolitan Policy Program, Brookings Institution
—— 4:50 p.m.
Closing Comments
– Elaine Bedel | President, Indiana Economic Development Corporation
– Beth Bechdol | President + CEO, AgriNovus Indiana
—— 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Networking Reception
Guests are invited to stay for a cocktail and networking reception following the conference.
2018 Food Tank Summit (San Diego, CA): Growing The Food Movement
$199 TICKETS
Event Information
The San Diego 1st Annual Food Tank Summit
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
***EARLY BIRD SALE!!! - First 100 Tickets ONLY***
***Tickets are available for $199 and no application is needed. Hurry, this Summit will sell out!***
Food Tank, the Berry Good Food Foundation, and the University of California - San Diego are excited to announce the inaugural San Diego Food Tank Summit! The theme for the Summit is Growing the Food Movement. This exciting event will feature more than 30 different speakers from the food and agriculture field. Researchers, farmers, chefs, policy makers, government officials, and students will come together for interactive panels, fireside chats, and farmer spotlights.
Last year our speakers included Jose Andres, Sam Kass, Tom Colicchio, John Boyd, Kimbal Musk, Dan Barber, Ruth Reichland dozens of others. An additional 90,000 watched each Summit on average via Livestream.
Don't miss this chance to book your spot in person!
As one of the fastest-growing nonprofit organizations in food and agriculture, Food Tank started these Summits four years ago, all in collaboration with major universities and non-profits and bringing together more than 400 speakers for discussions moderated by journalists from outlets like the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, Vice, Vox, NPR, BuzzFeed, and Bloomberg.
Delicious breakfast, snacks, and lunch included (with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options).
For sponsorship opportunities, email bernard@foodtank.com. To volunteer, please send your resume and availability on November 13th and 14th to vanesa@foodtank.com with the subject line "Volunteering at the San Diego Summit"
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Pure Flavor® Aims To Create Conversation At PMA Fresh Summit With 7 New Products
Leamington, ON (October 11th, 2018) – With the produce industry preparing to head to Orlando for PMA Fresh Summit, greenhouse vegetable grower Pure Flavor® is prepping for one of the biggest trade shows ever. In addition to creating conversation about the company’s recent expansion to Georgia, Pure Flavor® will be launching 7 new items at the trade show.
JAMIE MORACCI
CO-FOUNDER, PRESIDENT
“We are bringing new products to market that will help our retail & foodservice customers grow their business. New items not only create impact in the produce aisle but are also a vehicle to help increase fresh produce consumption”, commented Jamie Moracci, President. In addition to the new items being launched at PMA Fresh Summit, Pure Flavor®’s new greenhouse facility in Georgia will soon be growing tomatoes & cucumbers year-round under the Georgia Grown brand.
Pure Flavor®’s family of growers are producing more than ever before fueling the company’s positive momentum in the marketplace. This in turn is setting up opportunities to connect with retail & foodservice partners at the PMA Fresh Summit Trade Show in Orlando, FL October 19-20.
Pure Flavor® will be unveiling a host of new items at PMA Fresh Summit that include:
REDZILLA™ Monster Sized Sweet Red Peppers; The King of Peppers has arrived! Rich, sweet, stuffed or sliced. This larger than life pepper is versatile and ready to be your meal time hero.
Stingrays Hot Peppers; Spicy and ready to sting! Spicy and ready to sting, these multi-colored hot peppers are the secret ingredient to give a little heat to your next authentic creation.
Mini Munchies 4x4 Tomato Snack Packs; Our Mini Munchies Snack Sized Veggies aim to promote a healthy, active lifestyle to both children and their parents alike. The perfect healthy snack combination makes it easy for a grab and go snack! Exclusively on display at Booth 707 at PMA Fresh Summit, be on the lookout for the new 4x4 Tomato Snack Packs, a burst of sweet flavor in every bite!
SNACKERZ One Bite Nano Cucumbers; “Uh Oh, we shrunk the cukes!” We tried smaller but the technology would not allow it! Snackerz are here! Hydrate by the handful with the snack that will change recess & break time forever! Fresh, crunchy and full of healthy goodness!
SNACKERZ One Bite Nano Tomatoes; “Uh Oh, we shrunk the tomatoes!” We tried smaller but the technology would not allow it! Snackerz are here! Sweet treats by the handful with the snack that will change recess & break time forever! Nano sized, fresh, and full of healthy goodness!
Juno On The Vine; Vine Fresh Sweetness in Every Bite!” Nurtured on the vine and hand-picked at peak flavor, the new Juno on the Vine Sweet Red Grape Tomatoes are the perfect selection for a tomato connoisseur.
Azuca On The Vine; “Sweet Red Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine”. A premium tomato for the discerning tomato aficionado.
“By having a variety of fresh vegetable options from our family of growers, we remove the seasonality and provide a consistent, flavorful product 12 months a year. With new options and our Georgia facility getting ready for its first crop, we have a very exciting year ahead of us”, said Moracci.
“Our brand strategy is to always go beyond the package; when it comes to bringing new products to market, we want to ensure that our customers have all the information they need to make the right purchasing decision”, said Chris Veillon, Chief Marketing Officer. Pure Flavor® develops in-depth product descriptions, multi-product recipes, performs nutritional testing, and develops an extensive variety of promotional content to support all of its products. With a new website (pure-flavor.com) that was launched in July, Pure Flavor® employs a variety of digital strategies to connect with consumer in geo-specific regions throughout North America.
To learn more about Pure Flavor®, visit Booth 707 at PMA Fresh Summit in Orlando, FL October 19-20 or visit Pure-Flavor.com/PMA2018.
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About Pure Flavor® -
Pure Flavor® is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing, strong support for our retail & foodservice customers, and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise
2018 Food Tank Summit (New York City): Focusing On Food Loss and Food Waste
Wed, October 3, 2018, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
$249 TICKETS
The New York City 2nd Annual Food Tank Summit
Food Tank, Natural Resources Defense Council, New York University, Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center, ReFED, and The Rockefeller Foundation are excited to announce the second annual NYC Food Tank Summit.
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
***EARLY BIRD SALE!!! Only $249! Only 50 Tickets Left at this Price***
***Hurry, this Summit will sell out!***
This exciting event will feature more than 30 different speakers from the food and agriculture field.
Last year in New York we had Tom Colicchio, Sam Kass, Kimbal Musk, Ruth Reichl and dozens of others and the event sold out quickly with a waiting list of 1,400. An additional 90,000 watched via livestream. Don't miss this chance to book your spot!
2018 speakers include (one announced every weekday starting July 23th):
Marion Nestle, best-selling author and professor emeritus at New York University; Dan Barber, is a best-selling author, chef, and co-owner of Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barnes, along with Row 7 Seed; Dickie Brennan, Owner and Managing Partner of Dickie Brennan & Company; Celebrity Chef Tim Ma, Kyirisan; Caity Moseman Wadler, Executive Director Heritage Radio Network; Julia Moskin, New York Times; and Brad Nelson, Vice President, Marriott International.
As one of the fastest-growing nonprofit organizations in food and agriculture, Food Tank started these Summits four years ago, all in collaboration with major universities and non-profits and bringing together more than 400 speakers for discussions moderated by journalists from outlets including the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, Vice, Vox, NPR, BuzzFeed, and Bloomberg.
Breakfast, coffee/tea, snacks, and lunch included (vegetarian, vegan, and gluten conscious options).
For sponsorship opportunities, email bernard@foodtank.com. To volunteer, please send your resume and availability on October 2nd and 3rd to vanesa@foodtank.com with the subject line "Volunteering at the New York Summit."
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DATE AND TIME
Wed, October 3, 2018
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
LOCATION
Tishman Auditorium
Vanderbilt Hall
40 Washington Square S
New York, NY
REFUND POLICY
No Refunds
ORGANIZER FOOD TANK
Organizer of 2018 Food Tank Summit (New York City): Focusing on Food Loss and Food Waste
Food Tank is a non-profit organization focused on building a global community for safe, healthy, nourished eaters. We spotlight environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable ways of alleviating hunger, obesity, and poverty and create networks of people, organizations, and content to push for food system change.
The Transforming Power of Vertical Farming
The Transforming Power of Vertical Farming
by Association for Vertical Farming e.V.
Fri, September 7, 2018, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM HKT
Event Information & Tickets
We will connect with producers and consumers throughout the exhibition and clearly show the potential of Vertical Farming to others in the food production business, logistics, and technology.
During this event, we will define and identify how politics, industry cooperation, technology, science, society, and finance can contribute to the future development of Vertical Farming.
Here is what you should expect as an attendee of the Summit:
Connect with players in the Asia region (Japan, China SEA)
Innovative ideas and solutions
Build a roadmap for VF/PF development of the next 5 years
Understand trends of the fresh produce market for VF
VF/PF visit tour to Japan and Taiwan
This summit will ask how each of the stakeholders can and need to contribute to the advancement of VF/PF.
Find the missing links with us and build a roadmap to overcome them!
Active participation: You will be actively engaged as a full participant throughout the entire event. Unlike typical events where most attendees are passive listeners, your active participation actually matters.
Join one of the 8 topic groups: All invitees to the Summit are like-minded individuals with similar goals, who believe that dynamic innovation is the key to generating jobs, income, and economic development sustainably around the world.
You will select a design thinking session (interactive workshop, 3.5 hours) to be conducted after the keynote presentations in the afternoon. You can join a topic group that will enable you to work on your roadmap for the entire workshop.
Develop a 5-year ROADMAP for the implementation of Vertical Farming/Plant Factories. Analyze the current situation, define the necessary steps, and find creative solutions to overcome the hurdles for a broad implementation of VF/PF.
Core Themes covered by the Design-Thinking topic groups:
Industry; Technology; Science; Education; Investment & Finance; Smart Food Future Cities; Policies & Legislation.
ORGANIZER ASSOCIATION FOR VERTICAL FARMING E.V.
Organizer of The Transforming Power of Vertical Farming
- Organizer Website Website
- Organizer Facebook Profile a vertical farm
- Organizer Twitter Profile AVerticalFarm
The Association for Vertical Farming is an internationally active nonprofit organization of individuals, companies, research institutions and universities focusing on advancing Vertical Farming technologies, designs, and businesses. The AVF sees its mission in fostering the sustainable growth and development of the Vertical Farming industry through policy advocacy, education, and standardization.
AVF leads a movement that shapes a new industry and advocates for more sustainable food production systems.
Keynote Speaker Saskia Sassen
Saskia Sassen
Saskia Sassen is the Robert S. Lynd Professor of Sociology at Columbia University and a Member of its Committee on Global Thought, which she chaired till 2015. She is a student of cities, immigration, and states in the world economy, with inequality, gendering, and digitization, three key variables running through her work. Born in the Netherlands, she grew up in Argentina and Italy, studied in France, was raised in five languages, and began her professional life in the United States. She is the author of eight books and the editor or co-editor of three books.
Together, her authored books are translated in over twenty languages. She has received many awards and honors, among them multiple doctor honoris causa, the 2013 Principe de Asturias Prize in the Social Sciences, election to the Royal Academy of the Sciences of the Netherlands, and made a Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et Lettres by the French government.
Company: Columbia University, United States of America
Website: www.saskiasassen.com
http://cgt.columbia.edu
Keynote Speaker Robert Chen
Robert Chen
Bob is the Founder of AEssense and also serves as Chairman, President andChief Executive Officer. AEssense is a global agriculture technology company established to solve three 21st century issues: the need for high agriculture yields for a growing population, food safety, and conservation of resources. To achieve these goals, the Company developed the AEtriumplatform, a family of precision automated indoor aeroponic plant growth systems which dramatically increase both the productivity and the sustainability of commercial cultivation.
Prior to AEssense, Bob had a long history of building successful businesses in Silicon Valley. He was the Co-founder, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of RAE Systems a global developer and manufacturer of rapidly deployable, multi-sensor chemical and radiation detection monitors and networks which was acquired by Honeywell in 2013. Before that, he was the Founder, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of AOT Corp., a manufacturer of computer-aided test systems which was acquired by Hewlett-Packard in 1991.
Bob’s industry experience also includes various engineering and management positions at General Motors, General Electric, Tektronix, Fairchild Semiconductor and Hewlett-Packard Company. Bob has a BSEE from National Taiwan Cheng-Kung University, a MSEE from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and Advanced Engineer Degree from Syracuse University. Bob also graduated from OPM Class 18 of the Harvard Graduate School of Business.
Bob enjoys mentoring young professionals, photography, and traveling. He recently published a book called “From Shanghai to Silicon Valley: How to Start a High-Tech Company from Scratch” to inspire and guide aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Just Announced: Food Tank Summits Coming to NYC and San Diego
I’m thrilled to announce two more Food Tank Summits in 2018 — New York City and San Diego.
The Food Tank Summit series has convened more than 375 speakers in front of nearly 5,000 in-person attendees and more than 400,000 live stream viewers worldwide.
The speakers at some of our past Summits have included Tom Colicchio, Sam Kass, Dan Barber, Kimbal Musk, Ruth Reichl, Tom Vilsack, John Boyd, Jr., Kathleen Merrigan, José Andrés, David MacLennan, Rep. Chellie Pingree, Rep. Mike Conaway, Rick Bayless, Ben Burkett, Michel Nischan, Raj Patel, Saru Jayaraman, Karen Washington, and many, many more.
These conversations held in partnership with major universities across the country are moderated by some of the top food journalists worldwide including The New York Times, the Washington Post, Politico, Vice, BuzzFeed, Fast Company, Bloomberg, and dozens more. Every event sells out quickly!
As part of our announcement we offering a very limited number (only 100 tickets for each Summit) of EARLY BIRD tickets at half price for only $199. All tickets include breakfast, coffee/tea, snacks, lunch, and networking opportunities.
Here are more details:
On October 3, Food Tank returns to New York City for our second annual Summit in partnership with New York University, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Hunter College, and ReFED and with support from the Rockefeller Foundation and Fink Family Foundation. This event will gather dozens of expert speakers and panelists who represent farmers, policymakers, businesses, chefs, nonprofit groups, and many others to highlight ways to end food waste at all stages of the food system. Please CLICK HERE to get your tickets today – this much-anticipated event will sell out quickly. A list of incredible some speakers will be released soon!
On November 14, Food Tank will be in San Diego for the inaugural Growing the Food Movement Food Tank Summit. Held in partnership with the Berry Good Foundation and in collaboration with the University of California – San Diego, this Summit will gather food and agriculture experts in interactive panels, fireside chats, and farmer spotlights.
Please CLICK HERE to get your tickets now; space is limited, and this event will sell out quickly! A list of incredible some speakers will be released soon!
Hurry! All our Summits sell out: will you be there to see our next all-star lineup of speakers?
Curious about what you’ll find at our upcoming events? Check out clips from last year’s highly successful New York City Summit by CLICKING HERE.
See you this Fall!
Danielle