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Amidst the broader downturn in agrifoodtech funding, the Bioenergy & Biomaterials sector has emerged as a beacon of resilience and growth. According to the latest insights from AgFunderNews, backed by data from AgFunder, this category has experienced

Beyond Meat, a trailblazer in the plant-based food industry, has announced a significant strategic shift as it grapples with declining sales and a challenging financial landscape. The El Segundo, California-based company is discontinuing its plant-ba

In the realm of modern agriculture, the specter of antibiotic resistance looms large, threatening both animal health and the efficacy of vital medications. Despite this, routine “preventative” antibiotic dosing remains a prevalent practice in many co

Gro Intelligence, a prominent player in the agricultural data analytics space, has undergone a significant leadership change while facing financial challenges. The New York- and Nairobi-based startup, known for its claim to have built the world’s lar

In a significant boost to climate-friendly agriculture and sustainable farming practices, India-based Varaha has secured $8.7 million in Series A funding. The investment is set to bolster Varaha’s full-stack climate tech designed to measure and quant

In a surprising turn of events that has rippled through the agritech community, Smallhold, an innovative US-based company known for growing specialty mushrooms through vertical farming, has filed for bankruptcy. This development, which came to light

In a significant development that could reshape the dairy industry, Vivici, a startup established by Fonterra and DSM-Firmenich, has announced its readiness to supply commercial quantities of whey protein produced through fermentation to the US marke

In the bustling metropolis of Bangalore, known as India’s Silicon Valley, a revolutionary startup is making waves in the agricultural sector. FaunaTech, co-founded by Sidhant Jena and Rajat Pandya, is on a mission to transform the way dairy farmers d

In a bold move set to revolutionize the burgeoning insect agriculture industry, FreezeM, an Israeli startup, has successfully raised $14.2 million in a Series A funding round. This investment, led by an undisclosed group of “industrial investors” and

In the realm of Kenyan agriculture, a transformation is taking root, courtesy of Samuel Munguti’s vision to overhaul the inefficient last-mile distribution system that has long plagued the farming community. Munguti’s brainchild, Shamba Pride, is set