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As the sun rises over the sprawling fields of the United States, a quiet revolution is taking place. The agricultural sector, long dependent on human labor for the cultivation and harvesting of crops, is increasingly turning to technology to fill the

Reflecting on a Decade of Innovation and Growth

As we take a moment to look back on the remarkable journey of AgFunder, it’s astonishing to consider that a decade has elapsed since its inception. Michael Dean, the founder and a partner at AgFunder,

In the bustling city of San Francisco, a startup named Brightseed is pioneering a revolution in the way we understand and utilize the hidden treasures within the plant and fungal kingdoms. Founded in 2017 by three former Eat Just executives—Sofia Eli

The Evolution of AgriFoodTech

In a recent reflection on the past decade of agricultural and food technology, Louisa Burwood-Taylor, the managing editor and head of news & research for AgFunder and AgFunderNews, shared an intriguing backstory on the

The future of food production may be on the cusp of a revolution, with the burgeoning cultivated meat industry promising to deliver animal protein without the environmental and ethical concerns associated with traditional livestock farming. However,

Expanding the Horizons of Plant-Meat Blends

In a significant move that could reshape the landscape of the alternative protein market, Mush Foods has announced the commercial availability of its innovative mycelium-based meat blends in the United Sta

After a decade of steering precision fermentation pioneer Perfect Day, co-founders Ryan Pandya and Perumal Gandhi have decided to step down from their leadership roles, marking the end of an era for the Berkeley-based biotech company. As Perfect Day

AgriFoodTech Funding Flourishes

In the dynamic world of agriculture and food technology, the ebb and flow of investments and acquisitions often signal the shifting tides of industry priorities. As we advance into 2024, the sector has seen a series o

In the rapidly evolving landscape of sustainable food production, Ecovative, a company founded by mechanical engineering students Eben Bayer and Gavin McIntyre in 2007, is making significant strides with its innovative use of mycelium—the thread-like

Processing Innovations Break New Ground in Edible Insect Market

The world of alternative proteins is buzzing with innovation as Hoppy Planet Foods, a US-based startup, unveils a patent-pending technology that could significantly alter the landscape