月度归档： 2026 年 5 月

Over 15,000 EcoBricks were used at the Gold Coast Piazza in Tuen Mun to pave the Promenade and line the Leaf Path. The bricks were made from the plastic from over 560 old washing machines, equal to over 5,400 kg of plastic waste. 

In Australia, consumers made it clear that they are looking for ‘beef but better’, with conventional animal beef an important benchmark, but one consumers say can be bettered. “In other words, consumers want a plant-based burger that tastes like beef, and they want it to be better for the environment as well as better for their health,” said Jie Ying Lee, Senior Strategic Marketing Manager for Plant-Based at Kerry Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa.

Many of these consumers aren’t strict vegans or vegetarians, but rather flexitarians who, for sustainability, health and ethical reasons, are choosing to actively minimise their meat and dairy consumption. 

Sitting at 300m above ground, the rooftop was originally for building maintenance only. Taikoo Place had gone through research and feasibility studies to review the site condition, sunlight consideration and operation model before turning it into an urban farm. In addition, Rooftop Republic was able to provide their professional knowledge and services throughout the process. Teamwork is key to the success of the farm creation.

Mapo tofu is a hearty dish that is bound to warm you up as the weather starts cooling down. We love Funky Asian Kitchen’s take on the spicy homey dish, which uses Lee Kum Kee’s Vegetarian Stir-Fry Sauce. It’s just perfect on a chilly day over steamed jasmine rice. 

From 6 to 8 January 2026 in Hanoi, the Plant Production and Protection Department (PPPD), Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam, in collaboration with the ASEAN Bio-efficacy Expert Task Force (ABETF) and CropLife Asia, organized a series of international conferences on the regulation and registration of biopesticides.

Biological products are increasingly viewed as one of agriculture’s most promising tools for addressing today’s complex challenges, including climate volatility, resistance management, soil health degradation, and growing sustainability demands. Yet despite significant investment and scientific progress, adoption of biologicals remains uneven across major agricultural regions. That disconnect was the focus of a recent AgriBusiness Global LIVE! webinar, Minding the Biological Gap, where industry leaders examined why biologicals often struggle to gain traction — and what the industry is doing to change that.

IBMA, The International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association, welcomes the publication of the European Commission’s Proposal for the Simplification Package Omnibus including targeted amendments of EU Regulation 1107/2009. This is a significant step forward in accelerating market access for biocontrol active substances and products, providing European farmers with essential tools for sustainable agriculture.

SOLASTA Bio, a leading agri-biotech company specializing in the next generation of green insecticides, has announced significant progress in expanding its intellectual property portfolio alongside strong field trial results that demonstrate the broad applicability of its technology platform as a viable crop protection solution.