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In 2021, Merit Functional Foods made headlines with the grand unveiling of a state-of-the-art facility in Winnipeg, Canada, dedicated to producing high-purity pea and canola proteins. The facility, hailed as a breakthrough in the plant-based protein

More Investors Are Backing Regenerative Agriculture

The landscape of agricultural investment is undergoing a significant transformation, with a growing number of investors turning their attention to regenerative agriculture. This trend is highlighte

The bioeconomy, an industry driven by the use of renewable biological resources to produce food, materials, and energy, is poised for significant growth. However, a critical factor in its success hinges on the feedstocks that fuel this burgeoning sec

Foodtech at a Tipping Point: Opportunities Amid the Noise

Foodtech is at a crucial tipping point, and with tipping points come opportunities. However, the real potential of this space has gotten muddled, and it’s a good time to cut through the noise

In a bustling world where energy is currency, a novel player is stepping onto the coffee stage, promising the kick of caffeine without the common side effects that leave many coffee lovers feeling on edge. Rarebird, a San Leandro-based startup, is st

Beyond Meat, a pioneer in the plant-based meat industry, has reported a disappointing set of financial results for the first quarter of 2024, with a significant net loss and reduced revenues. Despite these challenges, the company is showing signs of

In a groundbreaking new report from the World Bank titled “Recipe for a Livable Planet,” the global agrifood system’s contribution to climate change is meticulously dissected, revealing that middle-income countries (MICs) are at the epicenter of this

In the world of agriculture, the precise application of chemicals is a critical factor in both environmental conservation and farm economics. Dr. Vishnu Jayaprakash, co-founder and CEO of AgZen, a company at the forefront of agricultural technology,

In a groundbreaking move set to revolutionize various industries, California-based startup Shiru has unveiled ProteinDiscovery.ai, a discovery platform and marketplace for proteins that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to m

In the dynamic landscape of agrifoodtech investment, the latest figures emerging from India have set the industry abuzz. The AgFunder’s 2024 India AgriFoodTech Investment report, released in partnership with Indian agrifoodtech investor Omnivore, pai