Investment in Asia biotechnology startups is on the rise, with those operating in the food, agriculture, bioenergy, and biomaterials spaces raising nearly $3.5 billion in the last three years, up over 140% against the three years prior.
Scaling soil restoration requires effective, economically viable solutions. Biofertilizers and biostimulants are emerging as critical tools for this effort.
Greater due diligence on forestry and nature-based projects is needed to avoid controversies and conflicts.
Increased supply chain traceability for seafood is “a no-brainer” from a financial perspective, says a new report from FAIRR.
With $280 million raised across 93 deals, in 2024 to date the country ranked third in total agrifoodtech funding in Asia Pacific, due to a 58% increase in funding
VC investment into aquaculture broke records in 2023; 2024 may tell a different story.
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More than half of all Thanksgiving food waste in the US will be just two items, turkey and milk, says think tank ReFED.
In 2024 Asia-Pacific agrifoodtech startups have shown resilience against global market headwinds, securing $4.2 billion in funding and 31% of the global investment in the sector this year.
Factors like age and attitude towards sustainable farming practices influence farmers’ purchasing decisions, says Boston Consulting Group.
“Cautious optimism” is warranted as deal values have increased for two consecutive quarters,” say PitchBook analysts.
In an interview with AgFunder News YoLa Fresh co-founders explain how their company is addressing key challenges like food waste, inefficiencies in fresh produce distribution, and limited market access for smallholder farmers.
“The opportunistic nature of cyber attacks, especially ransomware, means a company of any size is at risk.”
Startups in the Ag Marketplaces & Fintech category have taken the top spot for funding in recent months, bringing in $65 million, or 41% total investment on the continent so far in 2024
Israel-based agrifoodtech startups have closed just 17 funding rounds since the start of the conflict. Raising some $161 million since October 7, 2023, the total is a 72% drop on the same period the year before, and some 73% fewer deals.
Concerns around the price of inputs and extreme weather events could increase adoption of sustainability practices among farmers globally.
A paltry 2.8% of the world’s oceans are effectively protected, according to a new report from a consortium of NGOs and funders.
Regenerative agriculture must enhance soil health, productivity, and livelihoods for farmers, according to a new study from Bayer.
HowGood will integrate its sustainability data into Informatica’s AI-powered Intelligent Data Management Cloud for ESG Sustainability.
Companies are reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions but lagging when it comes to scope 3, according to a new report from nonprofit Ceres.
