This week’s must-read news for Food Systems leaders in Asia-Pacific highlights 2 interesting signals:

Corporate innovation programs have shifted focus
Based on our recent conversations with corporates across the region, a clear shift is getting stronger: these programs are prioritizing companies that can plug into core operations or become suppliers quickly. Early-stage experimentation is no longer the focus. This week, PepsiCo reinforces this direction by shifting its APAC Greenhouse program from pilots to supply chain integration, selecting proven alumni ready for deployment.

Biotech cost reduction is unlocking commercial viability for cultivated meat
Ajinomoto reduced a key cost component in cultivated meat production using a plant-derived compound, improving unit economics and bringing the category closer to price parity with conventional meat.

What else is inside this week:

🌱 Nestlé partners Soil Capital to link regenerative practices to sourcing economics

🌊 Seadling focuses on long-term income models for Southeast Asian farmers

🏗️ New 200,000-ton feed plant in Vietnam to support aquaculture growth

♻️ Singapore launches reuse economy coalition across retail and packaging

... and much more.

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Renato Silva 
Further Insights Co-Founder

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