By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Three key international organizations: IFC, a member of the World Bank Group; the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD); and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) are joining forces to provide a $480 million finance package to leading Ukrainian agribusiness group MHP. This funding will not only […]
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media In only six years, Astanor Ventures went from launching its first fund to being recognized as a forward-thinking presence and leader in agrifood tech impact investing. The ever-increasing global attention on the climate crisis and growing demand for sustainable options are reflective of how the agrifood tech investment class, […]
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 strong due to the […]
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 resource-expensive. But there’s new options coming online. […]
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 is an expert in machine […]
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 Innovation Council Fund, and existing investors HTGF and UnternehmerTUM Funding […]
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 WealthCheck, an ag-focused investment and property manager, have partnered to acquire […]
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Historically, the vast majority of all lupin production has been used for livestock feed with only 4 percent of global production allocated for human food. But the potential for this protein in the human food space is huge. Lupin is considered a super high protein legume with protein content […]
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Global food giant Tyson made news in 2016 when, as the company whose very name is synonymous with the meat industry, it was the first key meat company to invest in a plant-based meat alternative startup aiming to reduce the production and consumption of meat. Over the ensuing years, […]
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media LAWD is currently accepting expressions of interest for an enormous agricultural holding in Western Australia’s Kimberley region that is nearly as big as the country of Belgium. Being Marketed as the Kimberley Cattle Portfolio, the assets are being sold by dual Australian and Chinese citizen Hui Wing Mau, the […]
photo credit: Beta Bugs By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Black soldier flies have been the predominant insect used for commercial-scale production of insect-based protein, and the quality of the insects has never come into question, until now. Scotland-based insect genetics company Beta Bugs has closed on £1.72 million (US$2.09 million) in funding led by […]
photo credit: Eden Green Technology By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Vertical farming is an innovative and sustainable approach to agriculture that has gained significant attention in recent years. But while vertical farming holds great promise for addressing the world’s growing food and resource challenges, securing funding remains a significant bottleneck for startups in this […]
