MGI and Gencell Forge Strategic Partnership
Key Takeaways: MGI and Gencell announce a strategic partnership, combining MGI’s advanced DNBSEQ technology and Gencell’s regional expertise. The partnership aims to address
Biotech
Corporate
Partnerships
Cannabis
Controlled Environment Agriculture
Fluence & Oakfruitland: Lighting the Future of Cannabis Cultivation
Key Takeaways: Fluence’s LED lighting solutions, through their partnership with Oakfruitland, have led to a 5% increase in yield and a 5% reduction
Agriculture
Environment
Cleanfarms Initiates Safe Disposal Program in British Columbia
Key Takeaways: Cleanfarms is hosting collection events for farmers in British Columbia to safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old livestock/equine medications.
Controlled Environment Agriculture
Corporate
Leafy Greens
Little Leaf Farms: New England’s Top Packaged Lettuce Brand
Key Takeaways: According to recent Nielsen data, little Leaf Farms has become the #1 best-selling packaged lettuce in New England. The brand has
Food Waste
Grants
Projects
USDA
USDA Announces $25 Million to Combat Food Loss and Waste
Key Takeaways: The USDA invests an additional $25 million under the American Rescue Plan Act to bolster efforts against food loss and waste.
Environment
Precision Ag
Water Management In Agriculture
Netafim’s Sustainable Shift: Certified Recycling in Irrigation
Key Takeaways: Netafim has received a certification for its robust recycling program and a separate recycled content certification for its sustainable production inputs.
Food
Reports
McKinney’s Anticipated 2023 Food Trends Report
Key Takeaways: McKinney’s 2023 Food Trends Report dives deep into four core categories influencing the food industry: Culture, Wellness, Technology, and Social Responsibility.
AgTech
Controlled Environment Agriculture
Events
VertiFarm 2023: Shaping Sustainable Urban Farming’s Future
Key Takeaways: Global Significance: VertiFarm 2023 addresses a global concern of food security amidst the challenges of climate change. Innovative Systems: Fraunhofer UMSICHT to showcase
AgTech
Events
A Glimpse into the 4th Global Vertical Farming Show in Dubai
Key Takeaways: The 4th Global Vertical Farming Show, patronized by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, successfully concluded with attendees from over
AgTech
Cultures
Digital Solutions
Plant Science
Semifinalists for 2023 Seeding The Future Food Challenge
Key Takeaways: The third annual Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge has announced its semifinalists, with 38 teams competing for a share