The agrifoodtech ecosystem in Colombia is at a key stage of transformation, says Mila Valcárcel at agrifoodtech accelerator Eatable Adventures.
Plus…John Kempf’s Advancing Eco Agriculture nabbed a USDA rural development award.
Key areas for potential investments include bio-based crop protections, agrifintech, supply chain sectors and education.
This “direct trade” model cuts out the middlemen so that GoodSAM works directly with the growers and their farmer associations.
Chile is becoming increasingly attractive to investors looking to back nature-based and/or sustainable agriculture-based solutions.
The company will launch Agrovision Chile to build out a premium cherry operation and continue its global expansion.
Plus: Danish startup Antag Therapeutics lands $80 million for next-gen weight loss therapy development.
Plus: Malaysian farm-to-restaurant platform Secai Marche raises Series A funding.
Winners of the GLOCAL challenge highlight the role of AI, data science and fintech in kickstarting change across Latin America agrifoodtech.
Plus: More funding deals for ag robotics and automation.
Plus: M&S deploying drone tech, robotic grocery delivery, alt leather.
Plus: Germany’s forward earth raises money for its environmental management software.
Plus: Ecovative raises $28 million for alt-leather, Deliveroo exits Singapore
Plus: The “regenerative” versus “organic” debate rages on.
Plus: Matt Crisp joins Alpine Bio, AgroSpheres gets EPA approval on pesticide.
Plus: High-protein foods maker David and a hand full of others announced new funding.
Precision ag startup BemAgro will expand its focus into forest management via a new partnership with Suzano Ventures.
In its next growth phase, Agrovision will invest in establishing new growing regions in Egypt and Indonesia and expanding its operations in markets such as China, says CEO Steve Magami.
Plus: Tyson’s backpedaling on its beef pledge and another biomaterials startup makes a splash.
The investment from Mitsubishi and others will enable Genica to broaden its reach both in Latin America and globally.
