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Over the past ten years, the agricultural technology landscape has been reshaped by a surge in digital adoption and innovation, with John Deere at the forefront of this transformation. The company’s commitment to enhancing farming efficiency and prod

In a week that has seen a mixed bag of fortunes for the agrifood tech sector, we’ve witnessed a resurgence in funding for some innovative startups while others have faced more challenging times. The foodtech funding landscape, which had been experien

The Investment Landscape for Alt Protein Startups

In the rapidly evolving world of alternative proteins, the investment climate has shifted dramatically from the enthusiastic funding of two years ago to a more cautious and scrutinizing environment.

**A New Horizon for Smallholder Farmers: The Promise of Biofuel Crops**

In the struggle to escape the clutches of poverty, millions of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa face an uphill battle. With lands that are often marginal at best, these

Leadership Changes and Strategic Shifts at Motif FoodWorks

In a significant development at Motif FoodWorks, the Boston-based foodtech company is navigating through a period of transition marked by a change at the helm and a new round of layoffs. Dr.

In the quest to tackle one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time—climate change—innovators are turning to the sea for solutions. Among the myriad of strategies being deployed, one stands out for its simplicity and effectiveness: feedi

This week marked a flurry of financial activity in the agrifoodtech sector, with several companies securing significant funding, hinting at a vibrant and rapidly evolving industry landscape.

In a major stride towards sustainable agriculture, Talus R

Net revenues at Beyond Meat, the plant-based meat company, continued to decline in the third quarter of 2023, raising concerns about the company’s future. The company reported a decline of 8.7% year-over-year and 26% compared to the previous quarter.

The market opportunity for meat and dairy alternatives in China is a topic of discussion as Beyond Meat considers restructuring its operations in the country due to lackluster demand. Matilda Ho, managing director at Chinese VC firm Bits x Bites, hig

Stay up to speed with the latest people moves in agrifood and tech with AgFunderNews’ monthly column of the industry’s biggest leadership changes. In the last month, Foodpanda’s longtime CEO departed amid a bit of drama, Syngenta Group and Vertical O