Valmont acquires crop analytics startup Prospera for $300m
With Prospera on board, Valmont now claims to be the world’s largest, vertically integrated artificial intelligence company in agriculture.
With Prospera on board, Valmont now claims to be the world’s largest, vertically integrated artificial intelligence company in agriculture.
As part of the announcement, John Mackey, the CEO of Whole Foods, announced he was an investor in the company.
Ginkgo Bioworks said it will use the capital raised to “dramatically increase the scale” of its cell-programming tech platform.
California’s ImpactVision has developed hyperspectral imaging tech which will allow Apeel’s clients to see ‘inside’ their fresh produce to better understand its quality.
Zoe offers at-home gut health, blood sugar, and blood fat tests to help consumers gain better insight into their health and wellness.
The CEA Food Safety Coalition has launched a new certification for indoor leafy greens growers that takes into account the industry’s specific attributes.
The deal involving the St Louis-based startup – which is developing gene-edited and selectively bred versions of crops used in alt-protein and animal feed production – is the latest in a string of recent agrifoodtech SPAC mergers.
Hwy Haul wants to modernize the antiquated produce supply chain through its digital platform while reducing spoilage and boosting profits in the process.
The maker of plant-based ‘bleeding’ burgers said it applauds the court’s decision to “slap down [CFS] – an anti-science, anti-GMO activist group that’s been spreading lies for years.”
Uber is set to announce its Q1 results this week as it continues the hunt for profitability by focusing on its core businesses: transport and food delivery.
The company is reportedly set to launch a plant-based chicken analog, allowing it to compete directly with the world’s most-consumed animal protein.
Vence aims to use the Series A funds to support more rotational grazing with its GPS-enabled collars that can keep livestock within virtual boundaries.
Ag retailers need to help their customers boost crop yields to meet growing demand. But what method should they recommend to help growers produce more?
PowerPollen has come up with a way to apply collected pollen to female plants any time of day or night, maximizing yield and reducing risk.
Alongside the US National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, the partners will fund grants for sustainable grazing practices in the Southern Great Plains.
ADM chief global flavorist Marie Wright said the lab will serve “customers around the world looking to incorporate Asian flavors and preferences into their latest plant-based [products].”
Carbon Neutral aims to help brands with carbon accounting and offsetting by providing a third-party certification and consumer-facing label.
The North Dakotan startup is on a mission to digitalize the grain supply chain and now plans to add fintech offerings to its app-based trading platform.
The actor is joining the alt-dairy startup’s new Sustainability & Health Advisory Council, which will provide guidance on “health and wellness and the environment.”
The Green Island, New York-based startup launched its first product, a bacon analog called MyBacon, in November 2020.