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In the complex and often tumultuous world of algae-based ventures, Australian startup Algenie is making waves with its innovative approach to algae cultivation. While companies like DSM have successfully capitalized on high-value algae ingredients su

Boston-based foodtech firm Motif FoodWorks, renowned for its innovative heme proteins produced via precision fermentation, is closing its doors, AgFunderNews has learned. The announcement was made to remaining staff this afternoon, marking the end of

Phil Graves, who took over as CEO of fungi-fueled alt meat startup Meati Foods in February, is steering the company through a series of transformative changes aimed at accelerating its path to profitability. “The product is fantastic,” Graves said, r

The landscape of agritech is evolving rapidly, and the latest developments underscore the sector’s dynamism. This week, US-based startup GALY has made headlines by securing a substantial $33 million in Series B funding to advance its lab-grown cotton

While burping cows and other ruminants are some of the leading sources of methane emissions, a surprisingly small sum—little more than $233 million according to AgFunder data—has been pumped into startups tackling the problem over the past decade. Mu

The funding journey for agtech startups has been a turbulent ride lately, and it’s not solely due to the broader macroeconomic climate impacting most industries. Agtech itself has unique challenges that have contributed to slow adoption and limited e

Agriculture and forestry-linked supply chains are responsible for over 30% of global carbon emissions, and our global food system is the primary driver of biodiversity loss. With agriculture alone threatening 86% of species at risk of extinction, fix

Climax Foods, a plant-based cheesemaker, has secured bridge funding to sustain its operations through the end of the year after a challenging period marked by significant financial strain and workforce reductions. The company, founded in 2019 by astr