Tag: supply chain

Future Food-Tech San Francisco

March 11, 2021

Moonshot Solutions for a Food System Under Stress Our food system is undergoing a revolution. Covid-19 and the threat of climate change are driving

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.

Cargill open-sources Splinter, its ‘blockchain-like’ supply chain software

January 18, 2021

Cargill hopes Splinter can make supply chain collaboration the new industry norm – using blockchain’s best bits, while keeping competitive info under wraps.

Magda, Sao Paulo, Brazil - March 08, 2006: Three cowboys riding on horse is herding a group of Nelore cattle on a field in a cattle farm in Magda, county of Sao Paulo

Brazilian blockchain startup Ecotrace gets funding for traceability tech

January 15, 2021

The São Paulo startup began by applying its traceability tech to Brazilian beef, and has since expanded into tracking poultry and cotton through the supply chain.

Female worker using tablet for checking boxes while standing in food factory.

Blockchain in agrifood: A great opportunity… disguised as a trend?

January 13, 2021

Blockchain has much potential, but viewing it as a ‘trend’ could lead some agrifood businesses to make suboptimal decisions about its implementation.

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.

KisanHub raises $1.5m to bring farm-to-factory visibility to supply chains

November 18, 2020

The UK-based startup aggregates data from cropfields, on-farm sensors, stores, shipments, and satellites to drive efficiency across the entire agrifood supply chain.

Telus Agriculture launches with 7 acquisitions and more on the menu

November 12, 2020

With the new business unit, Canadian telecom giant Telus is aiming to provide tech solutions across the entire agrifood supply chain.

Why the ag sector needs to self-regulate to meet the changing needs of consumers

November 9, 2020

A recent EU court case on dairy labeling means now is the time for businesses across the agrifood supply chain to come together and self-regulate on issues such as traceability and sustainability.

What 2020 has taught the agrifood sector: resilience

November 2, 2020

After a brief slowdown at the start of the pandemic, agrifoodtech investing is back in full swing, with investors more eagerly chasing sustainable, disruptive solutions.

Future Food-Tech London

October 22, 2020

The Future Food-Tech Summit returns to London and brings together over 500 leaders, senior executives, pioneering innovators and VCs from around the globe. The

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.

Unilever’s sustainable sourcing supremo talks radical supply chain transparency

September 16, 2020

Giulia Stellari, sustainable sourcing director at Unilever, explains how the consumer goods giant is responding to food traceability concerns amid Covid-19.

Dairy supply chain software maker Dairy.com purchases Orbis to up traceability offering

June 23, 2020

The dairy SaaS giant has positioned itself as the digital backbone of the dairy manufacturing supply chain since it launched in 2000.

Grab eyes Southeast Asia’s rural economy for post-pandemic growth

June 9, 2020

The Singapore-based unicorn is extending its order-anything ‘super app’ platform to the region’s farmers, fishermen, and food traders to keep things ticking as Covid-19 continues.

Croatan Institute is surveying regenerative grain & livestock supply chains for investment opps

June 3, 2020

The authors of the Soil Wealth report are collecting data to help identify opportunities for finance to support regenerative ag during and after the pandemic.

UPDATE: Food industry giants including McDonalds meat suppliers called out for pandemic risk

June 2, 2020

Poor meat hygiene is suspected of causing Covid-19. Forty-four major animal protein firms pose a high risk of starting the next pandemic, new research says.