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AgFunder invests in deeptech to unlock bottlenecks in agrifood and human and planetary health. ⬇️ Download our FREE Research
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Some farmers that use @pivotbio'snitrogen-fixing microbes seek to “produce a hell of a lot more with the same inputs” while others hope to slash synthetic fertilizer use “and still inch their yield up," says CEO Chris Abbott.
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Pivot Bio uses gene editing to turn naturally-occurring nitrogen-fixing soil microbes into microscopic fertilizer production factories.
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Can a slow-release bolus crack methane reduction for pasture raised cattle? Ruminant BioTech nets $9.5m #agtech #methane
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Ruminant BioTech has a product with "high mitigation potential and a long duration that’s easy to adopt it at the farm" says CEO Tom Breen.
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Waste methane to fertilizer: Windfall Bio trial shows yield bump in specialty crops
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“Now landfill owners can make more money from their gas and farmers have a cheaper, better, local source of fertilizer," says Josh Silverman.
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Annick Verween @biotope_by_VIB on what makes a great founder (long term vision and a short term “get things done attitude”), why building a capital stack is critical, and what makes a great pitch deck: https://t.co/oDPIU3dQqe
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As for the overall funding landscape, says Annick Verween at Biotope Ventures, “I’m a little bit afraid that we haven't hit rock bottom yet.”
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Annick Verween @biotope_by_VIB: "If a startup does not hear 'no,' they think there's still an opening, which is not always the case. I think as an investor, you should be very transparent." https://t.co/oDPIU3dQqe
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As for the overall funding landscape, says Annick Verween at Biotope Ventures, “I’m a little bit afraid that we haven't hit rock bottom yet.”
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.@avalo_ai harnesses ‘whole genome AI’ to accelerate crop breeding: ‘We look at the forest, not the trees.’ Watch the full interview and read the transcript at @AgFunder News: https://t.co/DLbWPWu34l
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Danish startup PlanetDairy buys Stockeld tech—but can hybrid dairy win over consumers?
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PlanetDairy seeks to bridge the gap between the performance and nutrition of dairy and the lower emissions of plant-based via 'hybrid dairy.'
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🛰️ The future of sustainable farming isn't on the ground — it's in the cloud, delivered from low-Earth orbit by tech that's 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞... @planet #precisionag
https://t.co/53znalFjjK
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The challenge for Planet and every firm collecting vast amounts of data in agriculture, says the firm, is turning it into actionable insights
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DailyRobotics enters strawberry harvesting race with robot that can pick 2–3x faster than humans
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DailyRobotics prepares for 2026 debut in California with a robotic harvester it claims can pick strawberries 2-3x faster than humans.
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💡 𝐆𝐋𝐏-𝟏 & 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧: 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤? The GLP-1 trend is fueling a 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 as patients worry about muscle loss. But packing more protein into drinks might not be enough... 📌 https://t.co/ckvjLsgE23
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How does open innovation work at global ingredients giant @tateandlyleplc ? And why did it wind down its ventures arm? AgFunder News caught up with Karen du Plessis, head of open innovation at @foodtechinvest . Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/gCCM4lzBqu
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EPG showdown: Startups warn of ‘imminent permanent closure’ in fight with David Protein.
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Plaintiffs in a high-profile antitrust case vs David Protein are seeking a preliminary injunction to keep EPG flowing while the case proceeds
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Beyond Meat CEO says ‘plenty of fight left in us’ after grim Q3, unveils plan to ‘build a global protein company for tomorrow’
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Alt meat co Beyond Meat continues to recalibrate production capacity to match weaker demand, says CEO Ethan Brown.
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New owner now controls Meati ‘debt-free’; rebranding planned in 2026
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Meati Holdings says holds on its bank accounts reflected confusion over liabilities, but the issue has been resolved, leaving it “debt-free.”
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Breaking: Miyoko Schinner fails to buy back namesake brand
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Miyoko Schinner raised $102k via GoFundMe in an 11th hour bid to “reclaim" the company she founded, but says she was not successful.
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‘New Milk’ signals new phase for recombinant dairy, says @Remilk_Foods : ‘It doesn’t look like another alternative product.’
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"If you can unlock triple digit titers this is the real game that's needed to achieve competitive pricing and profitability" says Remilk CEO.
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New owner of @meatifoods insists brand ‘poised for growth’ after mass layoffs: ‘Our initial goal is to stabilize operations’
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The new owner of alt meat firm Meati issued a press release describing the company's plant in Colorado, as "unprofitable and unsustainable."
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Tufts MD on GLP-1 and the protein obsession: ‘I worry we might be missing the mark...’ Watch our round table on #GLP1 and the food industry here: https://t.co/mtUb11KGq8
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Appetronix raises $6m to scale robotic kitchens: ‘Quick service is going to get more and more automated’
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“For Appetronix, the inspiration comes more from factories than kitchens. None of my engineers have set foot in a kitchen," says Nipun Sharma.
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Miyoko’s founder plans bid to buy back brand she created from liquidator... but others are also understood to be circling the assets. #plantbased #dairyfree @MiyokosCreamery
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Miyoko Schinner is exploring a bid to buy back the plant-based dairy brand (Miyoko’s) she created, AgFunderNews has learned.
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