Tag: logistics

food & drink technology Africa

July 13, 2021

food & drink technology (fdt) Africa is the premier trade fair for the processing, filling, packaging and logistics for the food and beverage industry in

BREAKING: Hazel Technologies raises $70m in Pontifax, Temasek-led Series C round

April 13, 2021

The USDA-backed startup produces vapor-releasing sachets that extend the life of fresh produce when it’s in transit from the farm.

Brief: Food ordering app Glovo raises $528m from Delivery Hero, others

April 1, 2021

The Spanish ‘q-commerce’ app delivers takeout meals, groceries, and other items on demand to more than 10 million users across 20 European countries.

Why AgFunder invested in URB-E

March 8, 2021

It’s environmentally clean, growing at double digits, and able to increase the convenience of doorstep grocery delivery, writes Manuel Gonzalez.

URB-E’s collapsible containers haul in $5m Series A funding from UBS, AgFunder

March 3, 2021

The Los Angeles-based startup wants to replace petroleum with pedals. Its bike-drawn containers are able to deliver the same load as a typical truck – with 100% less emissions.

Brief: Indigo Ag cuts more jobs; signs new carbon credit buyers

February 9, 2021

Indigo, which raised $560 million last year, said the layoffs align with its new CEO’s goal “to direct resources to [its] four primary offerings” and “realize their value.”

50 years young: Japfa’s CEO on how the agrifood giant is putting trust in tech for its golden anniversary

February 4, 2021

Japfa aims for “viable solutions that improve the production of quality proteins and, ultimately, the nutrition of millions of people,” says Tan Yong Nang.

Farm-to-factory cold chain platform Xianshenghuo hauls in $93m for Series A round

February 1, 2021

The Chengdu startup can “grow into a benchmark enterprise in the industry” thanks to its tech-led approach to transporting farm produce, said one investor.

BRIEF: On-demand delivery apps Getir & Glovo get $100m+ apiece in ‘dark store’ drive

January 19, 2021

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.

Delivering the goods: Food supply chain tech market map & predictions for 2021

December 16, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic thrust food supply chain tech into the spotlight in a way that none of us could have anticipated.

Arya banks $21m in Quona-led Series B to boost financial inclusion for India’s farmers

December 15, 2020

Delhi-based Arya, which provides grain storage and loans to smallholders, is fintech investor Quona Capital’s second ag finance deal.

Ocado spends $287m in retail robotics double-swoop

November 3, 2020

The UK firm is buying two US startups, with CEO Tim Steiner seeing “significant opportunities” in robotic manipulation solutions for online retail and logistics.

Last mile delivery startup Onfleet raises $14m to meet Covid-19 demand surge

October 30, 2020

The San Francisco startup has onboarded 300 new businesses during the pandemic as food retailers scramble to offer consumers new e-commerce options.

No more rotten tomatoes: Improving agricultural logistics through technology

October 14, 2020

Agricultural logistics management software can help reduce food loss and waste, while also offering transparency for stakeholders throughout the value chain.

3 Singapore Food Bowl startups strengthening the supply chain after Covid-19

October 5, 2020

AFN meets 3 startups bringing more efficiency and sustainability to the agrifood supply chain, with blockchain, coconut husks, and cold storage in the mix.

Supply chain digitizer Silo raises $9m in Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz

September 24, 2020

The San Francisco-based startup aims to streamline the food supply chain and reduce food waste by improving digital linkages between producers, distributors, and retailers.

SoftBank-backed logistics platform Waresix raises $100m

September 10, 2020

The Indonesian startup seeks to optimize land and sea transportation, freight forwarding, warehousing, and cold storage for clients including Unilever and Indofood.

Google leads $28m Dunzo funding as Indian food e-commerce receives pandemic pickup

September 2, 2020

Delivery app Dunzo reported a tripling in demand amid the country’s continuing Covid-19 outbreak, while rival e-grocer BigBasket saw new customer numbers rise 84%.