Brief: Aspire raises “meaningful amount” to keep insect ag operation going
December 12, 2024
CEO David Rosenberg told us that, “It is a meaningful amount of money, but more money is needed later in 2025.”
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Exclusive: Aspire Food Group cuts staff, temporarily scales back production at cricket farm
November 11, 2024
Aspire has “signed a term sheet” and is “working to close our financing at the end of the month,” says CEO David Rosenberg. “Demand still remains strong, but we have to scale up and produce consistently.”
Oberland Agriscience nets new capital to scale Nova Scotia BSFL plant
November 5, 2024
The startup aims to be fully scaled up at a 108,000sq ft facility next year, with production capacity of 3,500t of dry black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) protein and 9,000t of frass.
Entosystem president: ‘The whole purpose of our company is based on diverting organic waste from landfill’
October 21, 2024
Plenty of commentators—and jaundiced investors—may query the economics of insect agriculture given the struggles of some high-profile players. But what about the touted environmental benefits? Is it a given that it is more sustainable to feed animals insect protein than, say, corn or soybean meal?
General Mills, PepsiCo join Trusted Advisor Partnership in ‘de-risking’ regenerative agriculture in Canada
August 27, 2024
The agrifood corporates will support TAP in training Canadian agronomists on soil health and other regenerative agriculture practices.
Yeast-powered RNAi is the future of precision pest management, says Renaissance Bioscience
July 26, 2024
If traditional pesticides are blunt instruments for killing pests, RNAi (RNA interference) is the polar opposite, says Dr. John Husnik, CEO at Vancouver-based Renaissance Bioscience. “It’s exceptionally precise.”
Flood of cheap Chinese pea protein drove Merit Functional Foods to receivership, says ex-CEO
May 23, 2024
Dumped Chinese pea protein was “main reason our operation became non-viable,” says ex-CEO at Merit Functional Foods as Canada launches probe.
To boldly go… fueled by mycoprotein & greens: Maia Farms and Ecoation win Canadian grand prize in Deep Space Food Challenge
April 10, 2024
The Maia Farms & Ecoation growing system for mycelium and fresh produce can make 700kg of food a year in a device the size of a wardrobe.
Data snapshot: From insect ag and vertical farming to aquaculture… the top 20 deals in Novel Farming Systems in 2023
January 11, 2024
Funding in Novel Farming Systems—an AgFunder category spanning indoor farming, insect ag, aquaculture, and algae production—fell off a cliff last year.
TechBrew Robotics rebrands as 4AG Robotics, raises $17.5m to solve the mushroom harvesting challenge with robotics
November 15, 2023
4AG has developed an autonomous harvesting robot it says can greatly alleviate labor challenges in the mushroom industry.
Policy must reward — not punish — early adopters of soil health
October 23, 2023
Current policies in Canada around no-till farming and soil health disregard contributions of the early adopters for being early adopters.
ALORA reactivates dormant genes to unlock ‘best performing salt-tolerant rice plant in the world’
September 6, 2023
Could dormant genes in staple crops such as rice be reactivated so they can grow in salty land, or even directly in the ocean?
Brief: Burcon shareholders voice frustration with no update on buyer for Merit Functional Foods
August 14, 2023
There is still no news regarding a buyer for the assets of plant protein co Merit Functional Foods, more than 5 months after it went into receivership.
Meet the founder: Konscious Foods president Yves Potvin talks plant-based meat. ‘You can’t keep losing money and expect to stay in business’
August 11, 2023
While many alt meat startups are struggling to raise cash, plant-based seafood brand Konscious Foods has just raised a cool $26m.
Terra Bioindustries builds circular economy with upcycled ‘spent grain sugars’ and proteins
August 7, 2023
Canadian startup Terra Bioindustries extracts fermentable sugars and protein concentrates from brewers’ spent grains.
Merit Functional Foods receivership: Whoever requires facility, ‘we will have a role to play,’ says Burcon
June 23, 2023
Plant protein tech company Burcon NutraScience is still “actively seeking partnerships” to acquire the assets of distressed plant protein processor Merit Functional Foods, which went into receivership on March 1.
Brief: Bunge could join agricultural ‘big leagues’ via proposed merger with Viterra
June 15, 2023
The deal will create an agricultural giant and likely face regulatory scrutiny in certain countries including Argentina and Canada.
People moves: Ag CEO leads Bill Gates-backed rice venture, new CEO for Oatley, chef Marcus Samuelsson joins Aleph Farms
June 9, 2023
Stay up to date with the latest people moves for the agrifood industry.
🎥 Could fruit flies give microbes a run for their money? Future Fields thinks outside the fermentation tank
June 7, 2023
Microbes have been the workhorses of recombinant protein production for years. But could the humble fruit fly give them a run for their money? asks Canadian startup Future Fields.
Chinova Bioworks scales up production for mushroom-based natural preservatives after ‘incredible’ year
June 6, 2023
Chinova Bioworks, a Canadian startup producing natural preservatives and fining agents from upcycled mushroom stalks, is expanding its capacity four-fold this year to fuel international expansion and meet demand in fast-growing markets such as non-alcoholic beer.
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