Behind the scenes at the top agrifood CVCs
There’s nothing new about agrifood corporates investing directly in strategic technologies – but it is now a mainstream approach.
There’s nothing new about agrifood corporates investing directly in strategic technologies – but it is now a mainstream approach.
The Israeli startup combines AI-driven technology with exotic and ancient crop types to breed seeds with superior nutritional qualities.
The tech-enabled ‘grab n’ go’ restaurant was valued at $1.5 billion at the time of its last publicly announced funding round in September 2019.
NTU students will learn the science behind cell-cultured, plant-based, and fermented proteins, as well as the market opportunities and regulatory issues they present.
It’s building a “first of its kind” protein factory in the Netherlands with the aim of producing 1 million tonnes of mycoprotein annually by 2032.
The Tel Aviv-based startup plans to use the Series E funds to pursue M&A deals that will allow it to rapidly scale.
The hip hop mogul has invested in a number of agrifoodtech ventures, including Impossible Foods and Oatly.
The Ginkgo Bioworks spinout will use the proceeds from the BlackRock and Ontario Teachers’-led Series B round for R&D, commercialization, and hiring.
The startup said the two products will be sold by restaurant partners at the same, or lower, price points as similar animal-derived menu items.
Quantum hardware’s depth of analysis would likely advance our understanding of the genetic code of plants – and humans – far beyond what we know today.
Fund VII takes Flagship’s total assets under management to $14.1 billion.
Glebe Farm owner Phillip Rayner said that “although Oatly are much bigger than us, we do not believe we have done anything wrong.”
Both companies source fresh produce from farmers and agribusinesses and deliver it to consumers, who can order groceries through a mobile app.
Grow-NY is accepting applications for Round III of its competition for agrifood startups until July 15.
The world’s biggest meat packer said that “preliminary investigation results confirm that no company, customer, or employee data was compromised.”
The Israeli company wants to make saffron more accessible and affordable by growing the spice – which is more expensive than gold – indoors with the assistance of technology.
He also said that the agribusiness giant doesn’t expect China’s domestic livestock feed industry to become self-sufficient anytime soon.
The New York-based startup will use the funds to expand its team, accelerate new product development, and grow its manufacturing capabilities.
With origins in the beauty and wellness space, Geltor is entering the food and beverage industy with its first vegan collagen ingredient.
The Singaporean startup has created OnlyEg: a legumes-based ‘whole egg’ replacement that comprises a separate white and yolk.
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