Suntory Way of Regenerative Agriculture — Introduction 

We are introducing regenerative agriculture to achieve stable procurement under climate conditions, focusing on stabilizing farmers’ income and soil fertility.

Tiny Allies: Discovering Nature’s Pest Controllers

Explore how beneficial insects help protect crops through sustainable pest control. The booth features live insect observation, rearing cages, and a hands-on lab simulation to show how scientists identify and use natural enemies of invasive pests. 

MIRACORE™ Plant-Based Food Technology to Acquire Organoleptic Experiences Dominantly Delivered by Animal-Derived Ingredients 

FUJI OIL Group, a science & innovation-focused intermediate food manufacturer from Japan, has been on a mission to “co-create a sustainable future for food with plant-based raw materials” since 1950. With its origins in difficult times, the Group is committed to addressing issues in the global food value chain: https://www.fujioil.co.jp/en/sustainability/sustainable_food/. 

MIRACORE™, a recent plant-based food technology developed by the Group, helps tackle animal-related issues by enabling plant-based ingredients to replicate the satisfactory sensations conventionally delivered by animal-derived ingredients in cuisines worldwide.

An immersive experience – CREA’s research for a sustainable aquaculture and an art-science activity linking soil smell to emotions 

CREA’s researchers will show AI and computer vision technologies as innovative strategies for non-invasive growth monitoring in Mediterranean mariculture, boosting efficiency, sustainability, and fish welfare.

From the soil perspectives, researchers will propose activity in the framework of SPIN-FERT project. It is proposed to carry on activities that are putting the “soil breath” at the core of a “Memory Nexus”, an art-science activity linking soil smell to emotions

How to communicate science innovations to stakeholders? The CREA’s mission to communicate innovative knowledge in an easy-to-understand language and boost value chain creation will be explained through the BBioNets Knowledge Platform.

A natural and circular perspective- CREA’s research for a more sustainable agriculture 

CREA’s researchers will present their innovations for a more sustainable agriculture. Indeed, integrated pest management using plant and microorganisms derived extracts also from agrifood value chain wastes represent natural biotechnological solutions alternative to conventional agrochemicals especially when their antimicrobial properties are combined with the ability to biostimulate the plant's natural defences from sowing. Moreover, proximal sensing allows rapid and non-destructive plant monitoring and strategies for fertilization management and precision agriculture. 

Innovación Rescate Semillas Nativas/ Innovation for the Recovery of Native Seeds

Soberanía Alimentaria en Venezuela: Se presentan diversas opciones de preparaciones típicas del país con características saludables, inocuas, enamorando paladares con la fusión de sabores, aromas y colores tropicales y caribeños basados en rubros de producción venezolana, reunidos en un conjunto de 4 criterios que promueven el cuidado del ambiente. Para el desarrollo de esta acción se contemplan prácticas de cocina en vivo, degustación y actividades interactivas. 

Food Sovereignty in Venezuela: A variety of traditional Venezuelan preparations are presented with healthy and safe characteristics, delighting palates with the fusion of tropical and Caribbean flavors, aromas, and colors. All are based on Venezuelan agricultural products, organized around four criteria that promote environmental care. The initiative features live cooking practices, tasting sessions, and interactive activities. 

Leveraging Scientific Innovation to Enhance Food Security 

The exhibition will showcase ANSO’s key projects through posters, physical displays, and audio-visual presentations. Core themes center on leveraging scientific innovation to enhance food security, with a special focus on the Global South and alignment with the UN SDGs and the FAO Strategic Framework 2022–2031. Innovations highlighted will include digital agriculture, AI-driven technologies, and other cutting-edge agri-technologies to support food systems transformation. 

Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Portal 

The Science, Technology and Innovation Portal (STI) welcomes partners to showcase their innovations, information and learning resources, as well as details about their partnerships. STI portal includes three modules: ATIO Knowledge Base, Information & Learning sources, Community of Practice and Network. (Welcome | Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Portal).  

Your feedback and suggested improvements on the portal are welcome: write to [email protected] 

Scaling Agricultural Technology: Technology Catalog Contributing to Production Potential and Sustainability in the Asia-Monsoon Region 

In 2021, the Japanese government introduced “Strategy MIDORI” for sustainable food systems. In response, JIRCAS launched the “Green Asia” project to promote agricultural technologies in the Asia-Monsoon region. As part of this, we developed the Technology Catalog, featuring innovations developed in Japan or through international collaboration. These technologies aim to boost production and sustainability, contributing to the region’s sustainable food systems. We will showcase the Technology Catalog, featuring a technology from Nagoya University.