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As global temperatures continue to rise, the agricultural sector faces unprecedented challenges, particularly in the cultivation of heat-sensitive crops like tomatoes. This situation has accelerated the search for innovative solutions, with genome ed

In the rapidly evolving landscape of alternative proteins, Australian startup All G is positioning itself to make a significant impact by leveraging precision fermentation to produce high-value dairy proteins. Founded in late 2020 by Jan Pacas, who p

A recent survey conducted by McKinsey & Company reveals a significant shift in the motivations driving farmers towards sustainable agricultural practices, particularly in the face of rising input costs and increasing frequency of extreme weather even

Insect farming is increasingly viewed as a promising solution to global food security challenges, particularly in the context of animal nutrition. However, the economic viability of this burgeoning industry has come under scrutiny, especially followi

Heura, the Barcelona-based company renowned for its innovative plant-based meat alternatives, is making waves once again with its groundbreaking texturizing technology. Initially established to provide consumers with a sustainable alternative to meat

Agrolend, a Brazilian agribusiness finance platform, has successfully raised $53 million in a Series C funding round, elevating its total funding to nearly $100 million. This significant investment was spearheaded by impact investor Creation Investme

Felipe Dizon, the acting program manager for the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP), recently highlighted the pressing need to tackle financing gaps in the agrifood sector, particularly in low-income countries. In a conversation wit

This week in food technology, the spotlight shone brightly on innovative chocolate alternatives as companies like Blue Stripes and Nukoko secured significant funding, while Voyage Foods announced an ambitious expansion into manufacturing. The growing

At the World Agri-Tech summit held in London earlier this month, Kevin Helash, the newly appointed CEO of Belgian ag biologicals firm Biotalys, shed light on the significant challenges facing the agricultural biotechnology sector, particularly regard

African agrifoodtech funding is experiencing a modest rebound in 2024, signaling a potential recovery from a tumultuous previous year. According to AgFunder’s latest African AgriFoodTech Investment report, startups in the sector raised $145 million i