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Dr. Anne Le More: Food Security, Health and Sustainability
The Gulf region has historically been considered stable when it comes to food security. GCC members are the most food-secure nations in the Arab world, and in 2022 the United Arab Emirates ranked 23rd out of 113 countries in the Global ...
Interview with Muharrem Galip Oner, Chief Digital Officer, Silal
Can we start by asking you to give us some background into what Silal does?
Silal was established in 2020 with a visi...
Dr. Agnes Kalibata: We have the tools to transform our global food systems – now we need teamwork
As world leaders convened in Sharm El Sheikh last week to address the climate crisis, there was no doubt that we are witnessing the challenge of our times. Compounded by the Cov...
Interview with Burak Karapinar, Founder of QS Monitor
QS Monitor
QS Monitor, one of the four winners of the inaugural FoodTech Challenge, is aiming to make safe and nutritious food accessible to all with t...
Interview with Ryan Lefers, Co-Founder of Red Sea Farms
Red Sea Farms, one of the four winners of the inaugural FoodTech Challenge, designs and develops technologies to help feed the world sustainably. They grow produce in water-scar...
Meet Our 2020 Finalists: QS Monitor
QS Monitor is an integrated food inspection and traceability system to ensure that only safe foods are imported into the UAE. They are 1 of our 12 Finalist Teams who will compet...
Meet Our 2020 Finalists: Soliculture
Soliculture is a solar panel technology, designed for greenhouses, that combines commercial agriculture with the generation of clean electricity. They are 1 of our 12 Finalist T...
Meet Our 2020 Finalists: Evja Green
Evja Green is a crop monitoring system that uses AI and IoT technologies to minimize water use and maximize farm productivity. They are 1 of our 12 Finalist Teams who will compe...
Meet Our 2020 Finalists: Has Algae
Has Algae produces algae-based superfood products rich in Omega 3 and protein. They are 1 of our 12 Finalist Teams who will compete in the upcoming FoodTech Challenge Awards Cer...
Meet Our 2020 Finalists: Safety Net Technologies
Safety Net Technologies is a state-of-the-art light-emitting solution to enable the fisherman to catch more sustainably. They are 1 of our 12 Finalist Teams who will compete in ...
Meet Our 2020 Finalists: Red Sea Farms
Red Sea Farms is a saltwater greenhouse system to enable year-round, high-intensity food production for water scarce regions. They are 1 of our 12 Finalist Teams who will compet...
Meet Our 2020 Finalists: Everfresh Biocoating Technology
Everfresh Biocating Technology provides nature-based edible food coating to extend shelf-life and reduce food waste. They are 1 of our 12 Finalist Teams who will compete in the ...
Meet Our 2020 Finalists: Jones Food Company
Jones Food Company is an automated sustainable vertical farm driven by AI. They are 1 of our 12 Finalist Teams who will compete in the upcoming FoodTech Challenge Awards Ceremon...
Meet Our 2020 Finalists: Pure Harvest Smart Farms
Pure Harvest Farms is a greenhouse system that allows year-round production of affordable, quality fresh fruits and vegetables. They are 1 of our 12 Finalist Teams wh...
Meet Our 2020 Finalists: Electrap
Electrap is a device to tackle red palm weevil infestation without pesticides, bait, or water. They are 1 of our 12 Finalist Teams who will compete in the upcoming FoodTech Chal...
Meet Our 2020 Finalists: Solar Freeze
Solar Freeze is a portable, solar-powered cold storage unit to help farmers ensure their produce doesn’t spoil in the heat. They are 1 of our 12 Finalist Teams who will compet...
Meet Our 2020 Finalists: Whole Surplus
Whole Surplus is a food surplus management system that connects businesses with resources to reduce their food waste. They are 1 of our 12 Finalist Teams who will compete in the...