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Cell-based seafood maker Wanda Fish, Ltd. unveils its first cultivated bluefin tuna toro sashimi. The creation of this prototype addresses the burgeoning demand for bluefin tuna via a pollution-free, quality-consistent, and sustainable supply of the highly sought fish. The raw toro specialty is composed of the underbelly of the fish. It has the highest fat […]
DENSO CORPORATION and its group company, Certhon Build B.V., has begun accepting commercial orders for the fully automated cherry truss tomato harvesting robot, “Artemy,” in Europe starting May 14th. Artemy is an innovative robot that can perform a series of cherry truss tomato harvesting tasks in a fully automatic manner. The basic functions are as […]
NEC X, the Silicon Valley-based innovation accelerator and venture studio backed by global IT leader NEC, recently unveiled the standout startups selected to join Elev X! Ignite cohort Batch 11. The seven new startups were handpicked from more than 250 qualified applicants for their potential to disrupt and lead in emerging technologies, such as AI, […]
Greeneye Technology, the pioneer of AI-enabled precision spraying technology that is proven to reduce herbicide use in farming by an average of 88%, today announces the completion of a $20m funding round led by Israeli investment company Deep Insight. The round is supported by existing investors Syngenta Group Ventures, JVP, Orbia Ventures, and Eyal Waldman, […]
Robovision, a leading European AI company specializing in AI-powered computer vision, has successfully raised $42 million in its latest investment round. The round was led by Target Global and Astanor Ventures, known for their significant contributions to high-growth companies. Astanor Ventures, as an impact investor, will play a vital role in amplifying Robovision’s positive global […]
Empire State Development (ESD) has announced that the application window is now open for the sixth year of the Grow-NY food, beverage, and agriculture business competition. Grow-NY attracts high-growth potential food and agriculture startups to compete for $3 million in total prize money each year and supports 20 finalists through a business development phase that […]
Ammonia is one of the most important chemicals for modern society. 50% of the world’s food production relies on it and without ammonia, half the world’s population – 4bn people – would not be alive. However, current ammonia production methods emit 500 Mt CO2 / year, eq. of 2% of global CO2 emission, which is […]
Ag-tech start-up WeedOUT, Ltd., announces it has secured USD 8.1 million in A-round funding. Leading the round is Fulcrum Global Capital, a prominent US agri- focused VC with ties to a vast network of farmers across the US. The infusion of new capital will advance the company’s mission to combat weed resistance through its breakthrough […]
Extreme weather events—heatwaves, droughts, extreme cold snaps—pose significant threats to agriculture, contributing to the phenomenon of desertification. Globally, fertile lands are increasingly being degraded, losing the ability to sustain life and grow food. AgriTech start-up SaliCrop, Ltd., has pioneered a breakthrough seed treatment to transform arid terrain into flourishing landscapes to growing food. Leveraging its […]
Foodtech company Verdify has successfully raised €2.4 million in funding to scale its personalised nutrition innovation for fostering human and planetary health. The investment comes from existing shareholders and new investors Goeie Grutten Impact Fund, Oost NL, Koppert Cress and De Smaakmaker. The capital injection follows previous investments in the company in 2020 and 2021. […]
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