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Unlocking food’s dark matter

March 29, 2022

BioActive Foods is the latest program from FoodShot Global – focused on nutrient-dense and optimized bioactive foods supporting human health.

GROW unveils market expansion platform for agrifoodtech ventures with Mondelēz & Thai Wah

March 22, 2022

GROW’s Land x Launch™ platform helps late-stage agrifoodtech ventures expand into Asia.

Global agtech startups seeking US entry praise Cultivo’s personal connections & real-world advice

February 9, 2022

In the last six-week virtual program, Cultivo participants interacted with 35 Iowa businesses, universities, and other leaders. “The program really provided a very distinct perspective of the US market and we made the connections we needed to get a foothold in the US,” said one.

Collaboration & innovation key to developing farmer-focused carbon markets

January 13, 2022

Carbon markets are now a fixture in industry headlines – and Iowa is leading the way to encourage carbon sequestration in farming.

Novozymes wants your help to accelerate protein’s fungal future

November 24, 2021

The Myco-Protein Innovation Call is focused on scaling the use of fungi as a protein source.

Iowa company REG is helping others meet sustainability goals with its biofuel innovations

November 12, 2021

REG sustainability head Kristin Dillavou said its roots in ag, and Iowa, are a strong driver behind its ability to innovate for more environmentally-friendly solutions.

Davren Global’s innovative insect control is just what the grain industry ordered

November 3, 2021

Cutting-edge Australian plant biosecurity research has delivered a revolutionary non-toxic and long-acting alternative for controlling stored-grain insect pests.

Rubens Technologies founder Daniel Pelliccia

Rubens Technologies is taking fruit quality testing to the next level

October 29, 2021

The Melbourne-based startup has combined an easy-to-use handheld scanner with machine learning analytics to make non-destructive fruit testing and future quality predictions as easy as picking up cheap mangoes in summer.

AFN Africa: Investing in knowledge & information to accelerate innovation in African agriculture

October 26, 2021

FMO is partnering with AFN to launch a dedicated Africa news edition, strengthening Africa’s agrifoodtech ecosystem through knowledge-sharing and research.

The good oil: Australian innovation delivers game-changing alternatives to petroleum & palm

October 20, 2021

SHO safflower produced Down Under is “a quantum leap ahead for farming [that] benefits growers, industry, and consumers,” said GO Resources’ David Hudson.

A focus on sustainability, efficiency & quality drive innovation at Iowa State University Research Park

October 6, 2021

It hosts over 100 companies, including established agtech players and several of the fastest-growing startups in the space.

The future of geospatial imaging in agriculture, according to Aker Tech’s Orlando Saez

October 5, 2021

Orlando Saez is a panellist at the AgTech NEXT conference on 6 October, where he’ll be speaking about geospatial imaging’s role in ag.

Here’s an alternative form of funding for agrifoodtech companies to complement traditional equity

September 27, 2021

Beyond venture capital, private equity, and general debt, there is one valuable potential source of cash that many agrifoodtech startups are overlooking.

The next generation of wine & spirits tech is ripe for investment

September 20, 2021

Auckland-based Accuro is one among this new crop of startups, and it’s attracting worldwide attention with its innovative system for maturing wine and spirits.

Climate Corp’s Jeremy Williams on geospatial imaging

September 15, 2021

Jeremy Williams is a panellist at the AgTech NEXT conference on 6 October, where he’ll be speaking about geospatial imaging’s role in ag.

AgTech NEXT launches 3-part conference series to tackle climate change

July 22, 2021

AgTech NEXT is offering free registration for a new conference series that will focus on specific issues at the intersection of agriculture and climate change.

UPDATE: Innovative program offers better approach for ag startups seeking US market entry

July 19, 2021

The next (virtual) cohort of the Cultivo program, run by America’s Cultivation Corridor, will begin later this year – and it’s accepting applications until August 2.