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In a multi-sectoral bid to develop agricultural cooperative-based models for resilient rural livelihoods, HSBC Philippines has provided philanthropic funding to support Philippine smallholder farmers and fisherfolk in adapting to climate change while scaling sustainable food production. Development sector group Bayan Family of Foundations is teaming up with Philippine agritech leader Mayani to jointly implement this […]
Fooditive Group, the Dutch biotech trailblazer behind next-gen sweeteners and animal-free dairy, has unveiled its most ambitious move yet: the launch of the Fooditive Engine™, a precision fermentation and bioconversion platform now open for global licensing. This modular, science-backed system offers food manufacturers a fast track to creating high-performance, sustainable ingredients—without the heavy R&D lift. […]
Food tech company CarobWay GmbH. unveils its carob-derived prebiotic fiber, CarobBiome™. The start-up’s entry into this trending ingredient space meets the needs of consumers seeking effective gut and metabolic health benefits. CarobBiome™ will be introduced at IFT FIRST 2025 in Chicago, July 14-16. CarobBiome™ prebiotic fiber is based on the ancient Biblical carob fruit. This […]
Asia Research & Engagement (ARE), a leading sustainability-focused consultancy and capital markets engagement firm, has expanded its India team with two senior appointments: Shishir Soti, Director, Global Operations and Partnerships and Arun Kumar, Strategic Advisor – Power Markets and Technology Innovation. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Singapore, ARE works across Asia’s key economies – […]
ChainCraft, a front-runner in the production of sustainable chemicals of food waste, has entered a long-term exclusive supply agreement for butyric acid to the animal nutrition sector with Innovad Group, a global leader in animal health and nutrition solutions. Through this collaboration, ChainCraft will supply fatty acids of high purity to Innovad, enabling production of […]
The Hortiscience Innovation Center (HIC) has appointed Loet Rummenie as its first Director, effective June 16, 2025. Rummenie brings over six years of experience as Program Director at StartLife, Europe’s leading agrifoodtech accelerator, and has a strong track record in startup support and ecosystem building. HIC is a newly established initiative in Bleiswijk, founded by […]
Verdi, the company making irrigation automation accessible to every farm, announced it has raised $6.5 million CAD ($4.7 million USD) in its latest oversubscribed seed round, bringing total funding to $9.5 million. The round was led by SVG Ventures, with participation from NEC X, Ponderosa Ventures (a member of Galvanize Climate Solutions’ platform), Elemental Impact, […]
Maize growers could boost yields by up to 12%, and boost drought tolerance, by inoculating the crop with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), says seed biostimulant specialist Legume Technology. With soil temperatures across the country now at or beyond optimum levels for maize sowing, it’s the right time to consider using AMF to help the crop […]
Spirulina innovators SimpliiGood by AlgaeCore Technologies, Ltd., is advancing to commercial production of its 100% plant-based smoked salmon analog composed of highly nutritious spirulina microalgae. Backed by US$4M in new funding, fresh EU regulatory clearance, and with pilots underway in Europe and Israel, the company is now bringing one of the most sustainable proteins to […]
The Agritech ClimAccelerator Singapore, a leading global platform for climate-focused startups, is launching its first agritech programme in Asia-Pacific, powered by Better Earth Ventures. ClimAccelerator (powered by Climate KIC, Europe’s leading climate innovation agency and community) is a global programme for startups to innovate, catalyse and scale the potential of their climate solutions. It brings […]
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