Tag: global

If we really want to sequester more carbon, agriculture can’t be made the enemy, says microbial input startup Locus

August 19, 2019

Ohio-based Locus has developed microbial inputs that help a variety of crops to sequester as much as 121% more carbon.

Rebranded Ginkgo-spinout & ingredients innovator Motif FoodWorks raises $27.5m, hones in on animal-free

August 15, 2019

Ginkgo Bioworks spin-off company has also added key hires including a head of regulatory compliance as the protein alternatives spaces begins to tackle new challenges.

25 startups innovating with sustainable packaging solutions

August 14, 2019

Companies are feeling public pressure to reduce the amount of plastic they use. A new breed of innovators is responding with eco-friendly alternatives to conventional materials.

How fertilizer companies are using technology to stay relevant

August 5, 2019

Charlotte Hebebrand, is director-general of the International Fertilizer Association (IFA), a nonprofit organization that represents the global fertilizer industry, on issues related to the promotion of plant nutrients, improvement of the operating environment of the member companies and the collection and compilation of industry information.

New Harvest 2019: Envisioning a food system built around cells, not animals

August 1, 2019

Investors are paying attention. So are larger meat, dairy and seafood groups. And yet the cell ag industry still has a long way to go, agreed delegates of the recent New Harvest conference in Boston. Brittany Solano reports for AFN.

Does the WRI’s new Sustainable Food Future report need an update already?

July 25, 2019

As a tech journalist aware of the potential for rapid change and transformation in this and any other industry, it seems crazy to me to be using nearly 10-year old data as a guide for decision making today and in the future.

Singapore’s First Agri-FoodTech Accelerator Opens for Applications in ‘Much-Needed Support’ for Startups

July 25, 2019

Applications are now open for GROW, the first agri-foodtech accelerator program in Singapore, and judging by the number of applications we've had already, everyone's pretty excited about it!

FAIRR: Companies Have a Long Way to go to Meet Alternative Protein Demand

July 24, 2019

Major multinational food companies aren’t being proactive enough in offering more alternative protein options, according to investor network FAIRR, but plenty of challenges still lie ahead in alternative protein’s mission to disrupt meat.

The Plant-Based Meat Revolution is Not “Inevitable”

July 24, 2019

Plant-based meat still costs two-to-five times as much as its animal counterparts and solving this problem is far from an inevitability, writes Christie Lagally.

Indigo launches Terraton Challenge for innovators to accelerate, quantify & reward soil carbon sequestration – apply now!

July 23, 2019

Applications are now open for innovators to apply to Indigo's Terraton Challenge for the chance of winning $20k in grant funding and up to $3m in Indigo contracts, as well as participation in a virtual incubation program, and trials with Indigo's farmer partners.

The Road to Automated Agriculture Begins in Brazil

July 10, 2019

Solinftec could be the operating system for the autonomous farm and they've just hired a new CEO to rapidly drive the startup's global expansion, writes AgFunder founding partner Rob Leclerc.

Future Food: Jennifer Betka on How Consumer Signals Influence Her Work as CMO of Indigo Agriculture

July 4, 2019

Jennifer is an expert marketer with a career spanning many different industries outside of agriculture, most recently at StubHub the event ticketing business, so it's really interesting to hear about her transition into this industry.

World Economic Forum Selects ImpactVision as One of 56 Technology Pioneers in 2019

July 1, 2019

This year’s Tech Pioneers are emerging innovators from a diverse set of industries, including several agtech peers such as Full Harvest, Inari, and Alesca Life.

Dr. Richard Teague: Regenerative Organic Practices “Clean Up the Act of Agriculture”

June 21, 2019

“Agricultural land is generally being managed in a manner that is degrading the land resource. In particular, the soil function and ecosystem biodiversity," Teague tells AFN.

Indigo Launches Carbon Market to Incentivize Farmers to Transition to Regenerative Agriculture

June 12, 2019

Indigo Agriculture has unveiled its latest initiative, and it’s the most ambitious yet; the Boston-based agtech startup wants to reverse climate change.

Sign Up for Investor Webinar to Learn More about FoodTech & Agtech CoInvestment Fund III

June 6, 2019

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FoodShot Announces Winners of Soil 3.0 Challenge inc Trace Genomics & Carbon Sequestration Measurement

June 6, 2019

The multistakeholder investment platform catalyzed $3m in equity investment soil microbiome testing startup Trace Genomics and $535k in grant funding for three research projects.

The World’s Fastest Growing Protein Sector is Facing, and Creating, Serious Environmental Risks, and It’s Not Beef

June 5, 2019

You may not realize that seafood is the fastest-growing protein category, with an annual growth rate surpassing that of all land-based animal meat combined. But the fish farming industry is in need of innovation to mitigate and reduce environmental concerns.

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Tag: global

If we really want to sequester more carbon, agriculture can’t be made the enemy, says microbial input startup Locus

Rebranded Ginkgo-spinout & ingredients innovator Motif FoodWorks raises $27.5m, hones in on animal-free

25 startups innovating with sustainable packaging solutions

How fertilizer companies are using technology to stay relevant

New Harvest 2019: Envisioning a food system built around cells, not animals

Does the WRI’s new Sustainable Food Future report need an update already?

Singapore’s First Agri-FoodTech Accelerator Opens for Applications in ‘Much-Needed Support’ for Startups

FAIRR: Companies Have a Long Way to go to Meet Alternative Protein Demand

The Plant-Based Meat Revolution is Not “Inevitable”

Indigo launches Terraton Challenge for innovators to accelerate, quantify & reward soil carbon sequestration – apply now!

The Road to Automated Agriculture Begins in Brazil

Future Food: Jennifer Betka on How Consumer Signals Influence Her Work as CMO of Indigo Agriculture

World Economic Forum Selects ImpactVision as One of 56 Technology Pioneers in 2019

Dr. Richard Teague: Regenerative Organic Practices “Clean Up the Act of Agriculture”

Indigo Launches Carbon Market to Incentivize Farmers to Transition to Regenerative Agriculture

Sign Up for Investor Webinar to Learn More about FoodTech & Agtech CoInvestment Fund III

FoodShot Announces Winners of Soil 3.0 Challenge inc Trace Genomics & Carbon Sequestration Measurement

The World’s Fastest Growing Protein Sector is Facing, and Creating, Serious Environmental Risks, and It’s Not Beef

AgTech Landscape 2019: 1,600+ Startups Innovating on the Farm and in the ‘Messy Middle’

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