Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit Unites Global Leaders in Singapore
Singapore, Thursday, 12 June 2025.
The summit, occurring November 4-6, 2025, at Marina Bay Sands, will gather 800+ executives to enhance sustainability and innovation in Asia’s agri-food sector.
Innovation and Sustainability in Agri-Food
The Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit aims to enhance sustainability and innovation within the agri-food sector across Asia. The summit will highlight themes such as climate-smart food, high-impact crops, and strategies to measure and reduce emissions [1]. One of the prominent innovations featured is Arborea’s Biosolar Leaf™ system. This system harnesses photosynthesis for sustainable food production by cultivating microscopic plants on solar panels, a technique that Arborea supports for its potential to reduce environmental impact and increase efficiency in food production [1][2].
Pioneering Agri-Tech Solutions
Arborea, among the summit’s Gold Partners, stands at the forefront of sustainable agri-tech solutions with its pioneering Biosolar Leaf™ system, based in the United Kingdom. Arborea’s system optimizes the natural process of photosynthesis, which not only intensifies the production of nutritious proteins but also absorbs carbon dioxide, thereby actively contributing to environmental protection [2][1]. The 2025 summit allows Arborea to share insights into how its technology aligns with the global endeavor towards net-zero emissions and food security.
Global Pet Food Innovation Program
In addition to agricultural advancements, the summit will also feature sustainability in pet food innovation, with Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures launching the second round of their Global Pet Food Innovation Program. This initiative, in partnership with AAK, Bühler, and Givaudan, focuses on supporting startups that use novel ingredients and advanced processing technologies to create sustainable pet food [3]. The initiative reflects a broader trend within the summit towards achieving comprehensive sustainability in various sectors of food production.
Strategic Influence and Partnerships
Christian Stammkoetter of Danone exemplifies the strategic leadership driving the summit. With experience across diverse food and beverage sectors, Stammkoetter joins the advisory board to help steer discussions towards effective solutions for sustainable nutrition. His involvement underscores the collaborative ethos of the summit, which connects over 800 senior executives intent on forming strategic partnerships to bolster resilience in the agri-food sector [1].