A recent survey conducted by McKinsey & Company reveals a significant shift in the motivations driving farmers towards sustainable agricultural practices, particularly in the face of rising input costs and increasing frequency of extreme weather even
Insect farming is increasingly viewed as a promising solution to global food security challenges, particularly in the context of animal nutrition. However, the economic viability of this burgeoning industry has come under scrutiny, especially followi
Heura, the Barcelona-based company renowned for its innovative plant-based meat alternatives, is making waves once again with its groundbreaking texturizing technology. Initially established to provide consumers with a sustainable alternative to meat
Agrolend, a Brazilian agribusiness finance platform, has successfully raised $53 million in a Series C funding round, elevating its total funding to nearly $100 million. This significant investment was spearheaded by impact investor Creation Investme
Felipe Dizon, the acting program manager for the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP), recently highlighted the pressing need to tackle financing gaps in the agrifood sector, particularly in low-income countries. In a conversation wit
This week in food technology, the spotlight shone brightly on innovative chocolate alternatives as companies like Blue Stripes and Nukoko secured significant funding, while Voyage Foods announced an ambitious expansion into manufacturing. The growing
At the World Agri-Tech summit held in London earlier this month, Kevin Helash, the newly appointed CEO of Belgian ag biologicals firm Biotalys, shed light on the significant challenges facing the agricultural biotechnology sector, particularly regard
African agrifoodtech funding is experiencing a modest rebound in 2024, signaling a potential recovery from a tumultuous previous year. According to AgFunder’s latest African AgriFoodTech Investment report, startups in the sector raised $145 million i
As nations prepare for the upcoming COP16 UN Biodiversity Conference, a new report highlights a troubling trend: governments worldwide are significantly lagging in their commitments to protect 30% of both land and ocean by 2030, known as the 30×30 ta
Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA), a pioneer in regenerative agriculture, has announced a significant partnership with Turkey-based Topraq, aimed at transitioning farmers in southeast Europe and west and central Asia to regenerative practices. This col
