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Silicon Valley-based food and beverage innovation firm Mattson has made a significant leap in the realm of product development by appointing a chief AI officer and unveiling a suite of AI-enhanced services. The company claims these new tools can both

In a significant move for the plant-based seafood industry, agrifoodtech investor Big Idea Ventures (BIV) has announced the launch of Bayou Best Foods. This new company aims to carve out a niche in the alt-seafood space, utilizing intellectual proper

The recent regulatory approval of Bovaer (3-NOP) for use in lactating dairy cattle in the United States marks a significant milestone in the fight against agricultural methane emissions. Developed by DSM-Firmenich and commercialized in the U.S. by El

In a major stride for biotechnology and sustainable agriculture, Chilean startup ByBug has successfully raised a $1.4 million seed round to advance its innovative platform for producing recombinant proteins using genetically engineered black soldier

At last week’s Salinas Biological Summit in California, the focus was squarely on the need for more efficient trapping systems in the specialty crop sector. Among the attendees were Donát Posta and Jimmy Fong, co-founders of scoutlabs, a company dedi

This week has been a whirlwind in the agritech and foodtech sectors, marked by significant funding rounds, strategic partnerships, and notable shifts in industry commitments. Among the highlights, Rohlik, a leading European e-grocer, secured a robust

The regenerative agriculture movement has undergone significant transformation since I first encountered the term in 2014. Back then, Paul McMahon, managing partner of SLM Partners, was the one who introduced me to the concept. He likely sent me Alla

The agrifoodtech sector has experienced a notable dip in investment during the first half of 2024, according to preliminary data from AgFunder, the parent company of AgFunderNews. Agrifoodtech startups have raised $7 billion across 427 deals so far t

In the bustling world of restaurant kitchens, food waste is an often overlooked but significant issue. While innovations like cold plasma, cold storage, and edible coatings have extended the shelf-life of produce moving through the supply chain, the

The 2024 Salinas Biological Summit, co-hosted by Western Growers Association and New Zealand-based agrifoodtech consultancy Wharf42, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders to address the evolving landscape of biological-based products in ag