Trigo Vision raises $22m Series A for the checkout-free future of grocery
The Israeli computer vision company uses AI to track the items shoppers place in their cart for a frictionless checkout experience.
The Israeli computer vision company uses AI to track the items shoppers place in their cart for a frictionless checkout experience.
The sweet potato weevil is a very difficult pest to control and it is a serious pest in Africa. So the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation asked AgBiome if they’d be willing to work on it. They’re now entering phase 2.
The global giant has chosen a farmer-to-farmer, business-minded approach for inspiring its proprietary potato growing partners to adopt more sustainable practices.
The Israeli startup sells compostable packaging solutions that breakdown within 180 days to packaging manufacturers and retailers
Farmers direct marketed $8.7b in farm products during 2015 as consumers continue to seek out locally produced goods.
For former yogurt maker and company co-owner Tom Moffitt, if you can’t beat the plant-based dairy alternatives, it’s best to join them.
Anaerobic digestion is already used widely in Europe where the population is more attuned to environmental concerns but also as there’s limited room for landfills, forcing businesses to find other solutions for food waste.
Comparing 2012 and 2017 Census of Agriculture Data, the Soil Health Institute identified a 50% increase in adoption of regenerative agriculture practices like no-till drilling and cover cropping.
In this new series, we will highlight some of the key players helping to define the regenerative agriculture ecosystem including academics, farmers, technologists, agronomists, and investors.
Yamaha Motor Ventures’ Nolan Paul tells AFN the biggest challenges for robotics and why he thinks Advanced Farm Technologies will go all the way.
A recent report dubbed Cargill ‘The Worst Company in the World’ on the basis that it failed to live up to its sustainability promises particularly around deforestation. But is vilification really the best way for consumers to support change at the global corporate level?
The major CPG company has already invested millions in helping farmers understand and adopt regenerative agriculture principles and is now focusing on reducing pesticide use in its supply chain after studies revealed glyphosate residue in 21 of its products.
Robotics startup Starship Technologies closed a $40 million venture round for its cooler-sized delivery robots but some cities are cracking down on autonomous robot testing amid consumer safety concerns.
A new study exploring consumer attitudes towards restaurant technology revealed that some see it as a quick marketing gig while others expect restaurants to adopt new digital tools.
Ohio-based Locus has developed microbial inputs that help a variety of crops to sequester as much as 121% more carbon.
Ginkgo Bioworks spin-off company has also added key hires including a head of regulatory compliance as the protein alternatives spaces begins to tackle new challenges.
Steve Platt comes from the CPG sector, most recently serving as CEO of yogurt company Icelandic Provisions.
Companies are feeling public pressure to reduce the amount of plastic they use. A new breed of innovators is responding with eco-friendly alternatives to conventional materials.
AquaBounty was the first company to obtain FDA approval for genetically modified seafood intended for human consumption. We spoke to COO Alejandro Rojas ahead of the Animal AgTech Innovation Summit in Amsterdam in October.
Pangea Ventures, which focuses on advanced materials venture capital, alongside existing ag-focused investor S2G Ventures led the round supporting Hazel’s package technology that helps extend foods’ shelf life.
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International Fresh Produce Association launches year 3 of its produce accelerator