In Ovo Enters €40M Loan Agreement with EIB for Early Chick Gender Technology
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Whether organic, free-range, or cage-free, the process remains the same. Since male chicks don’t lay eggs, and do not quickly grow like hens do making it economically unsound to attempt to fatten them, each year up to 6.5 billion male chicks are identified and manually sorted directly afte
Read moreWarakirri Diversified Agriculture Fund Acquires Two New Assets, Lifts Assets Over $140M
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Warakirri Asset Management is on fire this week. Not only has the investment manager launched its new Sustainability Broadacre Cropping Strategy, it also announced that its Diversified Agriculture Fund has made two new acquisitions, bringing total acquisition to eight and its assets to more
Read moreTreasury Wine Estates Acquires DAOU Vineyards for $1B
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Melbourne-based wine giant Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has accelerated its premium and luxury portfolio in a big way, announcing its acquisition of U.S.-based DAOU Vineyards - the fastest growing luxury wine brand in U.S. trade over the past year - for a total consideration of $1 billion.&nb
Read moreAgtech Startup Tupu Closes on $3.2M in Seed Funding to Redefine Mushroom Cultivation
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media The unlocked benefits of mushrooms are continually expanding as scientific research and technological innovations shed light on their multifaceted potential. From promoting health and sustainability to nutritional benefits such as essential B vitamins, antioxidants, fiber, and protein, to en
Read morePacifico Aquaculture Nets Project Financing from Equilibrium, Equity Investment from Butterfly-Led Consortium
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media In business since 2010, Pacifico Aquaculture’s proprietary technology has led the company to become the only commercial producer of ocean-raised striped bass in the world. Aquaculture is integral to a healthy global food system, offering a sustainable and efficient means of provid
Read moreAlantra Portfolio Company Surexport Strengthens Berry Leadership With Three Strategic Acquisitions
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media The health and wellness trend so strong among consumers, combined with the desire for on-the-go natural snacks, has made the berry category one of the fastest-growing in the Western European fruit and vegetable market, and a focus for investment. Consumer demand for fresh berries is stron
Read morePhytolon Raises Additional Funding For Launch of First Natural Food Color Made From Fermentation
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Currently, the majority of natural food colors are highly dependent on agriculture, being derived from fruits and vegetables. But meeting the ever-growing consumer demand for more natural ingredient lists through the incorporation of food colors derived from fruits and vegetables can be reso
Read moreZordi Emerges from Stealth with $20M for Second Robotic Greenhouse
photo credit: Zordi By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Boston-based agtech startup Zordi has emerged from stealth with a $20 million investment from Kohsla Ventures for the development of autonomous greenhouses that grow premium fresh produce using AI and robotics. The company was founded by MIT alumnus Gilwoo Lee, who
Read moreFarmInsect Closes Oversubscribed €8M Series A for Decentralized Insect Farming
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Munich-based insect farming technology company FarmInsect has closed on an oversubscribed €8 million (US$8.52 million) Series A led by climate tech VC investor Soundwater with participation from Bayern Kapital’s Growth fund, the Minderoo Foundation’s Strategic Impact Fund, the European
Read moreAustralia’s Viridios Capital, WealthCheck Acquire Conways Station for A$20M
photo credit: Conways Station website By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Two major Australian entities have partnered to acquire a large-scale agricultural asset in the country’s Northern Territory through an off-market deal brokered by LAWD. Viridios Capital, a specialized climate change investment manager, and WealthCh
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