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The regenerative agriculture movement has undergone significant transformation since I first encountered the term in 2014. Back then, Paul McMahon, managing partner of SLM Partners, was the one who introduced me to the concept. He likely sent me Alla

The agrifoodtech sector has experienced a notable dip in investment during the first half of 2024, according to preliminary data from AgFunder, the parent company of AgFunderNews. Agrifoodtech startups have raised $7 billion across 427 deals so far t

In the bustling world of restaurant kitchens, food waste is an often overlooked but significant issue. While innovations like cold plasma, cold storage, and edible coatings have extended the shelf-life of produce moving through the supply chain, the

The 2024 Salinas Biological Summit, co-hosted by Western Growers Association and New Zealand-based agrifoodtech consultancy Wharf42, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders to address the evolving landscape of biological-based products in ag

In a strategic move to navigate the challenging economic landscape, cultivated meat pioneer UPSIDE Foods has initiated a fresh round of layoffs. This decision comes as the company aims to conserve capital and extend its operational runway while expan

Generative AI is poised to revolutionize the food industry, according to Justin Honaman, head of worldwide retail and consumer goods GTM at Amazon Web Services. Speaking at the virtual ‘Generative AI Food Pioneers’ summit hosted by Israeli startup Ta

Methane (CH4) is a potent greenhouse gas, second only to carbon dioxide (CO2) in terms of its cumulative effects on the Earth’s climate. Its short yet robust atmospheric presence makes mitigating methane emissions one of the most effective ways to co

The eGrocery sector, while facing challenges globally, is showing vibrant resilience, particularly in India. Quick-commerce app Zepto has made headlines by securing a colossal $665 million in funding, propelling its valuation to $3.6 billion. Founded

Despite the current financial and optimistic drought in the nascent cultivated meat industry, it’s premature to dismiss its potential, asserts Israeli startup Ever After Foods. The company has recently secured a $10 million capital injection aimed at

Platform 10, an international collaboration aimed at accelerating the adoption of agricultural biologicals, has launched its grower trial network to conduct extensive global field trials on grower farms. The announcement was made this week at the Sal