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The landscape of the food and beverage industry is on the cusp of a potentially significant shift, as the increasing use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs such as Ozempic begins to influence consumer spending habits. Walmart’s admission of a “slight pullbac

At this year’s Cellular Ag Innovation Day at Tufts University, the future of cultivated meat technology was hotly debated among experts, revealing a stark divide in opinions on the industry’s progress and the path forward. On one side of the spectrum

Agroforestry: The Future of Farming and the Economy of Trees

In an era where climate change and sustainable agriculture are at the forefront of global discussions, an innovative approach is making waves in the farming community. Agroforestry, the pr

Harnessing the Power of Fermentation

In a significant leap for the plant-based food industry, Israeli startup Mediterranean Food Lab (MFL) has secured a $17 million Series A funding round to enhance the way we experience plant-based diets. The inves

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