How can New Zealand’s agri-innovation ecosystem become the world leader it should be?
Agriculture is the beating heart of New Zealand. So why is New Zealand still not delivering on its full potential as an agri-innovation ecosystem?
Agriculture is the beating heart of New Zealand. So why is New Zealand still not delivering on its full potential as an agri-innovation ecosystem?
Restaurant-tech startup Incentivio scored new funding and one food delivery startup says it’s reached profitability.
Japanese dairy giant Megmilk Snow Brand Co is investing in plant-based proteins via a joint venture with Singapore-based Agrocorp International.
Biotech startup MicroHarvest and sustainability measurement platform Improvin’ also raised funds; Beyond Steak is approved by the AHA.
Plus, Meati expands across the US & agronomy service Agrii invests in Drone Ag.
This year’s AgFunder GROW Impact Accelerator includes startups focused on planetary health, climate-smart agriculture and decarbonization, among other areas.
Tepbac stands out for its unwavering commitment to bettering the lives of shrimp farmers and improving the aquaculture industry of Vietnam.
While the world is facing the challenges of sustainable food production intensification, new technologies offer a tremendous opportunity to address these issues, writes Marco Brini in the wake of publishing a book about digital ag adoption.
Several biomaterials startups made headlines with fundraises, partnerships and other developments for leather, wood and oil alternatives.Â
Better Bite Ventures, a fund focused on alt protein startups in APAC, has invested in four startups under its early-stage First Bite initative.
Plus, $53 million for restaurant tech platform Odeko, new CRISPR-based research and non-browning bananas.
Tablepointer aims to be the partner of small-to medium-sized businesses, helping them optimise energy usage and increase profitability.
Meanwhile, vertical farm Kalera gets delisting notice from Nasdaq and Australian eGrocer Milkrun shuts down after just 18 months of operation.
Digital burger delivery service VICIO scored a fresh round of funding and CPG giant Danone invested in cultivated breast milk startup Wilk.
Indoor mushroom startup Smallhold expanded thanks to a retail partnership with Sprouts, while reservations platform OpenTable partnered with ChatGTP.
Innovators creating bio-based alternatives to synthetic, fossil fuel and animal-based products and materials are capturing investor attention.
Australian startup Cauldron has raised AUS $10.5m to scale a platform enabling firms to produce high-value ingredients via precision fermentation more efficiently via a continuous process.
Oatly raised $425m as it “moves towards reaching financial self-sufficiency,” cultivated meat startup Fork & Good opened a pilot plant in New Jersey, and Klimato secured €4.2 million ($4.5 million) to expand its platform to help restaurants report the carbon footprints of their cuisine.
The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) has launched a new tool for agriculture impact investment funds to measure the impact of their investments against others.
MITRA, an Indian manufacturer of fruit spraying equipment, has today been fully acquired by major automotive manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra.
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International Fresh Produce Association launches year 3 of its produce accelerator