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The agrifood industry is at a crossroads, grappling with the pressing question of collaboration in technology advancement. At the recent FIRA USA 2024 show in California, industry leaders shared their insights on whether the sector is genuinely worki

A recent report from the Food and Ag-ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Centers) has unveiled alarming insights into the cyber threats confronting the U.S. food and agriculture sectors. The analysis reveals that ransomware attacks constitute more

As the United States approaches a pivotal election, the implications for the food industry are significant and multifaceted, with both major candidates presenting contrasting visions that could reshape agricultural policy and market dynamics. Vice Pr

This week marked significant developments in the agritech sector, with notable capital raises and innovative product launches that could reshape the landscape of sustainable agriculture and food production. Insect producer Tebrio and green hydrogen p

The recent GLOCAL Game Changers pitch day has spotlighted the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, data science, and fintech in Latin America’s agrifoodtech sector. GLOCAL, a Latin America-based agrifoodtech acceleration and investmen

In the evolving landscape of agriculture, the terms “sustainability” and “stewardship” are gaining traction, but their meanings can vary widely among stakeholders. Todd Robran, the chief commercial officer at Growers Edge, emphasizes the need for a n

At the FIRA USA show held in California, the overarching theme was clear: labor shortages continue to drive the adoption of automation and robotics in agriculture. This sentiment echoed through the presentations, panel discussions, and conversations

In a stark warning to the startup ecosystem, the founders of SCiFi Foods, a once-promising cultivated meat startup, have issued a white paper detailing their experience of winding down the company. Joshua March, the former CEO, and Dr. Kasia Gora, th

Rare Earth Global, a UK-based startup focused on industrial hemp products, has successfully secured £1 million ($1.3 million) in a pre-seed funding round aimed at expanding its innovative platform. The funding, led by a UK-based family office, also i

Researchers are uncovering a wealth of previously unrecognized metabolites within existing datasets, but limitations in current analytical tools suggest that we may be overlooking critical compounds. This insight comes from Michael Bielski, CEO of Me