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The Investment Landscape for Alt Protein Startups

In the rapidly evolving world of alternative proteins, the investment climate has shifted dramatically from the enthusiastic funding of two years ago to a more cautious and scrutinizing environment.

**A New Horizon for Smallholder Farmers: The Promise of Biofuel Crops**

In the struggle to escape the clutches of poverty, millions of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa face an uphill battle. With lands that are often marginal at best, these

Leadership Changes and Strategic Shifts at Motif FoodWorks

In a significant development at Motif FoodWorks, the Boston-based foodtech company is navigating through a period of transition marked by a change at the helm and a new round of layoffs. Dr.

In the quest to tackle one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time—climate change—innovators are turning to the sea for solutions. Among the myriad of strategies being deployed, one stands out for its simplicity and effectiveness: feedi

This week marked a flurry of financial activity in the agrifoodtech sector, with several companies securing significant funding, hinting at a vibrant and rapidly evolving industry landscape.

In a major stride towards sustainable agriculture, Talus R

Net revenues at Beyond Meat, the plant-based meat company, continued to decline in the third quarter of 2023, raising concerns about the company’s future. The company reported a decline of 8.7% year-over-year and 26% compared to the previous quarter.

The market opportunity for meat and dairy alternatives in China is a topic of discussion as Beyond Meat considers restructuring its operations in the country due to lackluster demand. Matilda Ho, managing director at Chinese VC firm Bits x Bites, hig

Stay up to speed with the latest people moves in agrifood and tech with AgFunderNews’ monthly column of the industry’s biggest leadership changes. In the last month, Foodpanda’s longtime CEO departed amid a bit of drama, Syngenta Group and Vertical O

All too often, highly educated individuals with PhDs find themselves working in fields that have nothing to do with their chosen discipline. This disconnect between academic training and career opportunities can leave these individuals feeling disill

Beyond Meat, the popular plant-based meat company, has announced that it will be reducing its workforce by 19% following a weak third quarter. This decision comes as a result of the company’s failure to meet growth expectations during this period. Th