Research

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

Israel’s food and agriculture ecosystem is facing significant challenges as the country deals with the staffing issues resulting from a massive military mobilization following the recent attacks by Hamas. With approximately 360,000 reservists called

Slovenian startup Juicy Marbles is gearing up to enter new markets with its highly-differentiated plant-based meat products in 2023. The company, which offers plant-based filet mignon steaks, whole cut loins, and ribs, claims to deliver an unparallel