As we know, Asia will have one of the fastest rising middle-class populations on the planet, while obesity and starvation persists in different regions. Asia also has the least amount of arable land available on the planet, so food safety & resiliency is going to be a huge challenge. FFA will organize an annual event and startup competition each year with cash prizes for startups supported by a panel of food industry experts, investors, scientists and entrepreneurs. It would be good to join in as active program sponsors and participants if we have the desire to assume a regional part. They are essentially creating a movement that the US has already started which has spawned several new multi-billion dollar companies. Global participation will have greater impact and is welcomed. www.idcapital.com

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