By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Climate tech company CH4 Global has closed on a $29 million Series B, bringing total funding to-date to nearly $47 million in support of their mission to radically reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in animal agriculture. The company explained that this funding was led by DCVC, DCVC Bio, and […]
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Forever Feed Technologies announced it has secured an undisclosed, but multi-million dollar investment, from a group of dairy and agriculture leaders to support its work developing enterprise scale, automated indoor-growing feed mills. Participating in the round were River Ranch Farms, Bar 20 Dairy, and Producers Dairy Products, all of […]
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Advances in biological solutions for agriculture and human pharmaceuticals have shown remarkable interconnectedness and mutual benefits, fostering a symbiotic relationship between these two domains. This convergence has opened up new avenues for innovation, sustainability, and improved well-being for both humans and the environment. One company making strides in both […]
photo: Remora Robotics By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media As the demand for seafood continues to rise, aquaculture has become a vital industry filling the gaps left by overexploited wild caught fishing, but it also raises concerns about the welfare of the fish being reared in these systems. Like any other animal, fish have the […]
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media AMFRESH Group, in partnership with EQT Future and Paine Schwartz Partners, has acquired 100 percent of International Fruit Genetics (IFG), a global leader in table grape and cherry breeding. This deal sparked a merger with AMFRESH’s SNFL Group (Specialty New Fruit Licensing) – itself a leader in table grape […]
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media The dietary needs of a global population numbering in the billions (and growing every day) need to be met – and met in ways that are sustainable, mitigate climate change, and are environmentally friendly. Answering the call is ENOUGH (formerly 3F BIO), an alternative protein and food tech startup […]
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) has agreed to invest up to US$325 million in Atlas Agro and its affiliated project entities via its Macquarie GIG Energy Transition Solutions (MGETS) fund to scale the production of green nitrogen fertilizer. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Atlas Agro focuses on the development, construction, and […]
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Copenhagen-based bioindustrial company Bactolife announced it has closed on €30M through a Series A round representing one of the largest biotech Series A rounds in Europe. Led by ATHOS with participation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and existing investors, including Novo Holdings, this capital will support the […]
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media In recent years, concerns associated with animal protein production have increasingly come to the fore, including antibiotic resistance, sustainability, animal welfare, food-borne illnesses, and perhaps most pressingly, the environmental impact of such production systems. Exacerbating these concerns is the knowledge that meat consumption is projected to grow by 40-70 […]
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media As consumer demands shift and the global food industry is looking to invest in technologies and systems that support healthier and more sustainable options, UK-based Clean Food Group announced it has expanded its Pre-Series A by £2.3 million (US$2.9 million) in support of its sustainable oils and fats technology. […]
