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HSBC funds Bayan-Mayani push for smallholder climate resilience

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 climate while scaling sustainable food production. Development sector group Bayan Family of Foundations is teaming up with Philippine agritech leader Mayani to…

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Fooditive Launches ‘Fooditive Engine™’: Advanced Biotech Platform Now Licensed for Global Sustainable Food Innovation

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…

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Novella, Metaphor Foods Unite to Commercialize Cell–Based Natural Preservatives

Biotech start-up Novella Innovative Technology, Ltd. and leading functional ingredient innovators Metaphor Foods, Braeside Victoria, Australia, announce a strategic partnership to spearhead a new paradigm for natural preservation in food applications. Plant-cell platform Novella creates pure compounds from plant cells, but outside of the plant using novel, precision-controlled environmental…

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Unruly Partners Appoints Dame Alison Stewart to Bolster Scientific Diligence and Innovation Assessment

Unruly Partners, the investment firm known for backing bold founders reshaping agriculture, food, and health, proudly announces the appointment of Dame Alison Stewart as Scientific Partner. Alison is currently Scientific Advisor to Cellora, an Unruly portfolio company. Her appointment signals Unruly’s deep commitment to evidence-driven investment and science-based entrepreneurship, particularly…

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Better Earth Ventures announces 9 standout companies for the inaugural Agritech ClimAccelerator Singapore programme

The Agritech ClimAccelerator Singapore has unveiled 9 transformative companies selected for its inaugural Asia-Pacific programme – making a bold step forward for climate-resilient innovation in agritech. These 9 ventures represent a new wave of climate leadership, driving breakthroughs across sustainable materials, digital agriculture, circular economy models, resilient supply chains and carbon…

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CarobWay Launches Food-Forward Prebiotic Fiber Innovation at IFT

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. CarobWay Yogurt CarobBiome™ prebiotic fiber is based on the ancient Biblical carob fruit. This…

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BlueTree Technologies Advances Regulatory Compliance for Sugar-Reduced Fruit Juices in the EU

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ARE Expands India Leadership, Strengthens Regional Role in Climate, Energy and Food System Transition

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 –…

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ChainCraft and Innovad Group enter long term exclusive supply agreement to enhance sustainability in animal health

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 low carbon advanced feed…

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Meala Partners with dsm-firmenich to Commercialize Texturizing Protein for Meat Alternatives

Plant-based innovator Meala FoodTech Ltd. partners with dsm-firmenich to launch VertisTM PB Pea — a groundbreaking texturizing pea protein. This single, multifunctional ingredient is designed to replace modified binders like hydrocolloids, helping to clean up labels in plant-based meat alternatives. The product is now available in Europe via dsm-firmenich as VertisTM PB Pea. Pic credit: DiTales…

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Verdi raises $6.5m to bring automation to aging farm infrastructure

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‘Nutrient superhighway’ can boost maize yields

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 improve its nutrient acquisition. “AMF delivers a…

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A New Wave: Spirulina Smoked Salmon Goes Commercial

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 mainstream…

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Agritech ClimAccelerator launches in Singapore with Better Earth Ventures

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.…

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Six disruptive startups driving innovation in fintech, agtech, lifesciences tech and more

NEC X, the Silicon Valley venture studio backed by NEC’s advanced technologies and global businesses, announced the six visionary startups selected for Batch 13 of its Elev X! Ignite program – a cohort that reflects surging demand for innovation in agriculture, healthcare, compliance, financial services and enterprise tech. Elev X! continues to experience record-breaking growth, with…

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Brevel expands seed round to US$25 million through warrant exercise

Climate food-tech company Brevel, Ltd., secured more than US$5 million in a seed extension up-round, bringing the total investment in the round to US$25 million. This investment injection allows it to accelerate its go-to-market strategy and develop microalgae proteins for multiple food and beverage applications. Brevel Bioreactor (Yonatan Luski, Inbar Shalev) by photograber Aviram Waldman The…

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AI meets agriculture: Agmatix and BASF partner to develop Soybean Cyst Nematode detection tool