In agtech, produce quality control platform Clarifruit raised $12 million while more layoffs struck the food delivery sector.
Innovative Food startups garnered $356 million in 2021; much of that went to Singapore alt-protein companies as well as those in China and India.
The Factory 1 cultivated meat facility will handle commercial production for Vow’s “extremely delicious” first product it aims to launch this year.
The UK alternative protein sector could be a leader but it needs to improve its regulatory process and provide more funding to support its growth.
Cargill joins Sucafina, Olam International and other corporates investing in ProfilePrint’s AI-based tech platform that accelerates the food grading process.
Eat Just secured world-first regulatory approval in Singapore for its GOOD Meat cultivated chicken back in December 2020.
Group CEO Manuel Bossi talks Asia plant-based opportunities, economic headwinds, and the pros and cons of family business setups.
Plus: alt-cheesemakers raise new funds, delivery ‘bots head to college campuses, and IKEA strikes a deal with indoor ag startup Infarm.
Bjorn Shen has crafted a mezze platter that’s being served in school and workplace canteens across Singapore.
The Singapore-based trend-spotting platform for food will grow its partnerships in North America and launch a new tool to speed up CPG product development.
The Singapore-based startup has acquired stakes in ag produce supply chain businesses in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam in recent weeks.
Bhattacharya tells AFN what Next Gen has planned for Tindle, and what it was about the startup that tempted him away from Temasek.
GROW’s Land x Launch™ platform helps late-stage agrifoodtech ventures expand into Asia.
Next Gen Foods has secured plant-based protein’s biggest Series A funding to date from investors including Temasek, GGV Capital, and Paul McCartney’s MPL Ventures.
The GROW Impact Accelerator is focused on innovations that allow for scalability while delivering tangible impact at an environmental or social level.
The head of Olam’s spices business said that Brightseed’s data insights “will help us unlock the health potential and differentiation in our spice supply and fuel future innovation.”
A growing number of startups are creating “climate-friendly” snacks that cut carbon and promote regenerative agriculture practices.
CEO Anthony Tan said the company will invest part of the proceeds into mapping tech in order to “deliver groceries more efficiently.”
Ho Ren Hua also announced the launch of Thai Wah Ventures, which will invest in startups working across agritech, supply chain, bioplastics, and novel ingredients.
In a sign of the times, an agrifood exec was invited to deliver the opening keynote at Singapore’s annual tech festival.
