Republican Lawmakers Oppose Inclusion of EATS Act in Farm Bill
Key Takeaways Sixteen Republican House Members have sent a letter urging the House Committee on Agriculture to omit the EATS Act from the Farm Bill. The EATS Act aims to […]
Future Food-Tech London Summit: Focus on Optimizing Fermentation
Key Takeaways The Future Food-Tech summit emphasized the need for collaborations between startups and incumbents to overcome infrastructure limitations and increase yield in fermentation processes. Yvonne Armitage, Director of Biotechnology […]
Agri Food Companies Fall Short on Sustainability & Healthy Food
Key Takeaways The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) assessed 350 major food and agriculture companies, revealing a lack of commitment to sustainability and healthy food. Fewer than 4% of these companies […]
University of Rhode Island and The Organic Center Partner on $3.5M Food Safety Research Grant
Key Takeaways The University of Rhode Island and The Organic Center have secured a $3.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) […]
The Future of Canadian Farming: A Fusion of Technology & Ag
Key Takeaways The Weston Family Foundation's Homegrown Innovation Challenge has entered its second phase, awarding $1 million each to 11 Canadian teams for extending the berry growing season. The Challenge […]
Auburn University Agriculturalists Shaping the Future of Farming in Alabama
Key Takeaways: Collaborative Effort: The Future of Farming Project is a joint initiative by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University College of Agriculture, and the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station. […]
Joy Plant B.V. Embarks on Sustainable Horticulture Project with Powerplus Group
Key Takeaways: Sustainable Growth: Joy Plant B.V., a leading grower of Aloe Vera in the Netherlands, is committed to sustainable growth and environmental consciousness. LED Lighting: The company is significantly […]
Raiz Vertical Farm Aims to Bring Sustainable Urban Agriculture to More Companies in Portugal
Key Takeaways: Sustainable Urban Agriculture: Raiz Vertical Farm offers a sustainable urban agriculture solution that uses 90% less water and 95% less land to mitigate local agricultural scarcity in Portugal. […]
Groots Hydroponics Secures Investment for National Expansion
Key Takeaways: Groots Hydroponics receives investment from Tech Transfer Agrifood FCR fund, aiding national expansion. The funding round, led by existing partners, aligns with sustainable agricultural practices. The Tech Transfer […]
BetterBrand Announces UK Launch with ‘The Better Bagel’
Key Takeaways: BetterBrand, a food tech company specializing in healthier carb alternatives, is expanding to the UK market. The company's ‘hero' product, ‘The Better Bagel,' will be exclusively available at […]