Guest article: The real impact of tariffs on US produce prices
December 20, 2024
The past has shown that tariffs have often been more a tool for negotiation than anything else. Will 2025 be the same?
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Superfruit specialist Agrovision closes $100m round with $1bn+ valuation after period of ‘meteoric growth’
August 1, 2024
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.
Bangladesh’s Fashol tackles the agrifood supply chain to stabilize food prices for farmers and reduce food waste
July 30, 2024
Fashol aims to stabilize food prices for farmers and reduce supply chain waste through its agribusiness marketplace.
Utah-based startup Prism helps restaurants tackle food waste with novel storage tech
July 3, 2024
There are multiple ways to extend the shelf-life of fresh produce moving in bulk through the supply chain, but precious few options once it arrives at the back door of a restaurant, claims Prism.
Ripelocker strikes deal with global berry producer Agrovision to roll out shelf-life extension tech
June 11, 2024
Agrovision has teamed up with RipeLocker to deploy its low-atmosphere vacuum chambers to extend the life of berries across its supply chain.
Yola Fresh banks $7m to end smallholder farmer reliance on middlemen and boost access to fair pricing
June 3, 2024
“Our system is anchored on delivering fresh produce at the right price in a timely manner,” says co-founder Youssef Mamou.
From roses to fresh hops, RipeLocker can double the shelf-life of some high-value crops, says VP
April 1, 2024
RipeLocker’s patented tech can significantly extend the post-harvest life of everything from blueberries, hops and walnuts to roses, says VP Julian Lewis.
International Fresh Produce Association launches year 3 of its produce accelerator
March 13, 2024
Innovators ready to scale up climate-smart technologies for the produce industry are encouraged to apply.
Q&A: Following a $38m raise, ProducePay discusses growth, partnerships, and the boogeyman of the supply chain
February 21, 2024
Fresh off a $38 million fundraise, ProducePay chats about problems and solutions in the fresh produce supply chain.
Silo bags $132m, partners with First Citizens Bank to advance its ‘supply chain in a box’ concept
July 12, 2023
Silo will use the Series C funding and new bank partnership to advance its workflow automation and fintech platform for the produce industry.
GM tomatoes are coming back, but this time they’re purple, and packed with new health benefits
May 2, 2023
GMOs still have an image problem when it comes to food. But attitudes are evolving, insists one startup on a mission to change hearts and minds, one purple tomato at a time.
International Fresh Produce Association launches 2023 Fresh Field Catalyst Accelerator program
February 27, 2023
The Fresh Field Catalyst program seeks solutions for climate challenges as they relate to the produce and floral industries.
Meet the GROWhort: LYRO builds produce-packing robots to fix food’s broken supply chains
August 12, 2022
The Australian startup has developed an AI-powered platform that can identify, pick, and pack different types of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Morocco’s UM6P Ventures invests in 2 gene editing and food waste reduction technologies
August 11, 2022
UM6P, the venture arm of the Moroccan university with the same name, says the deals are “investment-partnerships” as the two startups stand to benefit from scientific support and testing of their technologies at the university.
BREAKING: ProducePay & ALLCOT announce a carbon offset program for produce growers
July 19, 2022
The forthcoming program aims to help produce growers generate residual income from carbon credits and become more resilient to climate change.
Meet the Founder: Hello Savanna’s Oumar Barou Togola on creating market access for Malian female smallholder
June 17, 2022
Hailing from Mali, Oumar Barou Togola wanted to give back to his home country in a way that empowered and subsequently increased incomes for the project’s benefactors – female smallholders. Thus the journey of Hello Savanna began.
Sound Agriculture closes $45m late stage round led by Leaps by Bayer
August 19, 2021
The US startup uses “rapid epigenetics” to stimulate crops’ root zones and enhance the performance of synthetic fertilizer, while reducing usage.
Apeel raises $250m Series E to expand supply networks, fund tech acquisitions
August 18, 2021
Apeel’s core technology is a plant-based ‘peel’ that can be applied to the surface of fresh produce to maintain its freshness for longer.
Startup Spotlight: How Loadsmart hopes to digitalize the transportation of produce
May 24, 2021
The New York-based startup offers an end-to-end logistics platform that makes it easier for shippers and carriers to complete transactions and track their shipments.
Hwy Haul raises $10m Series A for produce logistics marketplace
May 6, 2021
Hwy Haul wants to modernize the antiquated produce supply chain through its digital platform while reducing spoilage and boosting profits in the process.
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