The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) welcomed a distinguished delegation from the German Federal State of Saxony-Anhalt on 10 November for a collaborative exchange on the future of food technology and sustainable innovation.
The delegation, comprising senior officials from the State Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry of Saxony-Anhalt, leaders from the German food industry, and academics from Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, embarked on a curated programme to explore PolyU’s cutting-edge research facilities.
They toured the Hybrid Immersive Virtual Environment and the Suga Research Laboratory for Sustainable Urban Green Agriculture, where Prof. Wong Ka-hing, Director of the Research Institute for Future Food at PolyU, showcased pioneering work in urban agriculture and the development of 3D printing materials made from food waste.
The delegation also visited the Food and Wine Academy at the School of Hotel and Tourism Management, gaining insight into PolyU’s interdisciplinary approach to the food ecosystem.
This fruitful visit marks a significant step in fostering international collaboration, and PolyU looks forward to potential partnerships that advance global food sustainability.
