At last week’s Salinas Biological Summit in California, the focus was squarely on the need for more efficient trapping systems in the specialty crop sector. Among the attendees were Donát Posta and Jimmy Fong, co-founders of scoutlabs, a company dedi
This week has been a whirlwind in the agritech and foodtech sectors, marked by significant funding rounds, strategic partnerships, and notable shifts in industry commitments. Among the highlights, Rohlik, a leading European e-grocer, secured a robust
The regenerative agriculture movement has undergone significant transformation since I first encountered the term in 2014. Back then, Paul McMahon, managing partner of SLM Partners, was the one who introduced me to the concept. He likely sent me Alla
The agrifoodtech sector has experienced a notable dip in investment during the first half of 2024, according to preliminary data from AgFunder, the parent company of AgFunderNews. Agrifoodtech startups have raised $7 billion across 427 deals so far t
In the bustling world of restaurant kitchens, food waste is an often overlooked but significant issue. While innovations like cold plasma, cold storage, and edible coatings have extended the shelf-life of produce moving through the supply chain, the
The 2024 Salinas Biological Summit, co-hosted by Western Growers Association and New Zealand-based agrifoodtech consultancy Wharf42, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders to address the evolving landscape of biological-based products in ag
In a strategic move to navigate the challenging economic landscape, cultivated meat pioneer UPSIDE Foods has initiated a fresh round of layoffs. This decision comes as the company aims to conserve capital and extend its operational runway while expan
Generative AI is poised to revolutionize the food industry, according to Justin Honaman, head of worldwide retail and consumer goods GTM at Amazon Web Services. Speaking at the virtual ‘Generative AI Food Pioneers’ summit hosted by Israeli startup Ta
Methane (CH4) is a potent greenhouse gas, second only to carbon dioxide (CO2) in terms of its cumulative effects on the Earth’s climate. Its short yet robust atmospheric presence makes mitigating methane emissions one of the most effective ways to co
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its 2024 Acreage report, revealing significant shifts in crop planting and stock levels that hold substantial implications for the agriculture sector an
