Meati must meet manufacturing & scale challenges head on after its $50m Series B coup
“That’s something we will have to work on. When is the last time that a whole new category of food was created?” says co-founder and CEO Tyler Huggins.
“That’s something we will have to work on. When is the last time that a whole new category of food was created?” says co-founder and CEO Tyler Huggins.
The Barcelona-based company started out as an online store for cut flowers. Since then it has gone B2B and added houseplants to its lineup – and now it’s using tech to revolutionize floriculture.
The Singaporean startup is deploying its robotics platform across multiple industries – including indoor ag, where it streamlines crop inspection and harvesting.
The Chilean startup said the round – which also saw participation from sports stars Roger Federer and Lewis Hamilton – values it at $1.5 billion.
It’s using soybeans to produce casein, the protein found in cows’ milk which gives cheese its characteristic “melt, stretch, and mouthfeel.”
“We’ve reached an inflection point on climate adaptation, and there’s a growing sense of urgency around preparing supply chains,” said CEO Himanshu Gupta.
Shiok Meats is planning to open a production facility in its native Singapore by 2023 to cultivate cell-based shrimp, lobster, crab, and crayfish at commercial scale.
It’s taking aim at food waste by helping restaurant suppliers move expiring items more quickly.
The London-based startup allows foodservice clients to buy meat, seafood, and plant-based protein collectively and have it delivered sustainably and transparently.
After a limited release of its alt-protein sausage patties and ice cream, Nature’s Fynd is preparing for a full-scale commercial launch.
The Berkeley, California-based startup said it’ll use the capital to “rapidly” scale its US business while expanding its global presence and releasing new nitrogen fixation products.
The Breton startup claims its products can stimulate beneficial fungi growth, improve soil structure, fix nitrogen, and improve root nutrition.
The Singapore-based startup has scored $30 million in seed funding from the likes of Temasek, GGV Capital, and England soccer star Dele Alli.
The Chennai-based startup will use the pre-Series A funds to strengthen its fintech offering, while also boosting the volume of seafood exports it handles.
The Paris-based platform allows European farmers to browse and buy 150,000 products from 350 ag equipment manufacturers.
The South Korean startup will set up packing and warehousing facilities in 50 “strategic” countries while hiring to expand its engagement, fulfillment, and platform development teams.
The Porto Alegre-based startup secured funding from SP Ventures, ABSeed, and SLC Agrícola, among others.
Covid-19 has raised serious questions about the safety, efficiency, and overall efficacy of meat processing. From labor shortages to infected workers to empty store shelves,
The Toulouse-based startup has developed technology that can enhance favorable genetic traits in crops without the need to tinker with their DNA.
The Israeli company secured the mega-funding from L Catteron and agrifood corporates BRF, Cargill, CJ CheilJedang, and Thai Union.