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Rarebird Coffee, a new startup founded by Dr. Jeffrey Dietrich, is aiming to revolutionize the coffee industry with its unique blend of Colombian decaf coffee and paraxanthine (PX). PX, a metabolite of caffeine, is known for delivering stimulation wi

This week, URB-E, the renowned e-scooter company, made a surprising shift in both its business strategy and brand identity. Despite the challenging economic climate, several agritech startups managed to secure new funding rounds. Overstory, a climate

Asia-Pacific’s agrifoodtech sector continues to thrive despite a decline in funding, according to a new report from AgFunder in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Omnivore, and AgriFutures Australia. The report reveals that inves

Snackable marshmallow brand Smashmallow has emerged victorious in a legal battle against an equipment manufacturer that failed to deliver on its promises. The brand, created by food and beverage investor Sonoma Brands Capital, was awarded $21 million

The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry in Canada is currently conducting an extensive examination of soil health across the nation. This initiative is part of a fresh study on Canadian soil health, which hasn’t been conducted since 1984. Th

Tokyo-based startup IntegriCulture is taking a unique approach to reducing the cost of cell culture media for cultivated meat production. Instead of trying to replace expensive components or use plant-based alternatives, IntegriCulture aims to mimic

Agtech and foodtech have been making headlines this week with significant developments in various sectors. One of the major highlights is the emergence of Zordi, a US-based company that has come out of stealth with its autonomous greenhouse technolog

Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest meat producers, is making a significant investment in Protix, an insect protein startup. The investment serves a dual purpose: to increase production of insect protein for animal feed ingredients, aquaculture,

Corporates missing sustainability targets is an old problem, but there’s a new urgency surrounding it in light of accelerating climate change and agrifood’s responsibility for one third of global emissions. While consumers, investors and governments

Hunger is not a new problem in the United States, but the Covid-19 pandemic, soaring inflation, and sky-high grocery prices have brought it to the forefront of national attention. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), more