Why we invested in Purissima
Purissima intends to fundamentally change the production and consumption of bioactive ingredients that can help us to live longer, healthier lives.
Purissima intends to fundamentally change the production and consumption of bioactive ingredients that can help us to live longer, healthier lives.
Supported by AgFunder and Enterprise Singapore, GROW is advancing innovation, sustainability, and resilience in the agrifood ecosystem.
Spain’s Glovo and Turkey’s Getir are both targeting the boom in demand for so-called ‘q-commerce’ – ultra-quick, 30-minute-max delivery of groceries purchased online.
Cargill hopes Splinter can make supply chain collaboration the new industry norm – using blockchain’s best bits, while keeping competitive info under wraps.
The UK app said it’ll use the capital to grow its ‘dark kitchen’ network and grocery delivery business, confirming its IPO plans publicly for the first time.
The UK app lets users buy a ‘mystery bag’ of food items that would otherwise end up in landfill.
The European Food Safety Authority conducted an assessment to determine whether there are any risks associated with letting people eat mealworms.
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The cattle ranches of Texas have long provided protein for the US populace. Qualitas wants to continue that tradition – but it’s raising algae instead.
The Swedish company has retained investment banks Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase, and Credit Suisse to manage the offering, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The Indian company will use the Series C funding to expand its global presence and provide its AI-driven agronomy and financing solutions to more customers.
The Dutch startup supports the adoption of regenerative agroforestry projects across the world. It’s hoping to bring a systems-based approach to the movement.
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