A year like no other… But while Covid-19 has been catastrophic for the agrifood sector in many regards, it has also put agrifoodtech into the limelight like never before.
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The Singaporean startup wants to tackle Asia’s ‘fast-growing diabetes epidemic’ with its specialty ingredients that counter the ill effects of refined carbohydrates.
The city-state’s trade minister predicts “many other companies” will follow Perfect Day and others setting up R&D and manufacturing facilities there.
The Changsha-based platform allows communities to band together to purchase fresh produce in bulk. But suppliers and supermarkets say the model’s stealing their business.
The Singapore-based startup is expanding beyond breastmilk for babies “to address the nutritional needs of our elderly and adults,” says CEO Fengru Lin.
The Chicago startup promotes its fermented fungal protein as “a whole-food product of nature” in contrast to more heavily processed plant-based products.
The Covid-19 pandemic thrust food supply chain tech into the spotlight in a way that none of us could have anticipated.
Iowan corn growers are backing startups, entrepreneurs, and funds to help ensure their industry keeps ahead of the ag innovation curve.
The e-grocer – which was China’s top-funded agrifood startup in 2019 – raised $495 million for its Series F round earlier this year.
Hong Kong’s Avant will expand its focus beyond traditional Chinese cuisine with new products tailored to Western markets.
Two Indian venture investors offer a breakdown of the country’s rapidly evolving agritech ecosystem from a product perspective.
The world of agrifood has changed a lot since StartLife launched its startup accelerator in Wageningen, the Netherlands, 10 years ago.
The Japanese conglomerate’s extensive networks could help Mosa Meat make its mark in the food and retail industries – both in Asia, and farther afield.
Abu Dhabi has been looking at ways to produce more of its food closer to home in light of the pandemic, geopolitical flux, and advances in agtech.
Trade, logistics, and supply chain management are among the other areas to be targeted by the new government-backed initiative.
San Francisco’s Afresh has seen a major uptick in interest for its AI-powered order management software as Covid-19 rocks the supermarket industry with shifting demand patterns.
Israel’s TIPA says demand for its compostable packaging inputs has been driven by consumers seeking more sustainable solutions from brands and retailers.
Designed by Miso Robotics, Flippy is taking over grilling and frying stations at the burger chain so human employees can focus on customer satisfaction.
San Francisco’s Eat Just – known for its plant-based egg substitute – got the greenlight from the Singapore Food Agency to sell cultured chicken meat to consumers.
