Insect Protein Company ProNuvo Raises $2 Million from IFC for New Plant in Costa Rica
27/06/2024
IFC invests $2 million in ProNuvo to build an insect-based animal feed plant, fostering circular economy and sustainability in Latin America.
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Mercado Diferente Secures $1.6M in Pre-Series A Funding Round
26/06/2024
Mercado Diferente, a Brazilian foodtech, raised $1.6M to expand its organic product line and enhance its infrastructure.
OXXO and GoodMeal Partner to Combat Food Waste
22/06/2024
Starting June 2024, OXXO Chile and GoodMeal will offer discounted soon-to-expire food via GoodMeal’s platform, reducing waste and enhancing sustainability.
Emerald Technology Ventures Leads USD 7.5 Million Investment in Kilimo
20/06/2024
Emerald Technology Ventures leads a $7.5 million investment in Kilimo to enhance irrigation technology, partnering with corporations for water conservation goals.
BRB Venture Capital Invests R$ 4.25 Million in Gado Certo
19/06/2024
BRB Venture Capital and partners invested R$ 4.25 million in Gado Certo to accelerate its cattle trading marketplace and technological advancements.
Hatch Blue to Invest in Aquaculture & Marine Biotech Startups With New $10 Million Fund
11/06/2024
Hatch Blue secured $10M for early-stage aquaculture, marine biotech, and blue carbon startups. The Crest program launches in July 2024.
Grupo Bimbo Places Order for Harbinger Electric Trucks
10/06/2024
Bimbo Bakeries USA ordered electric trucks from Harbinger to reduce carbon emissions, supporting its Net-Zero goal by 2050.
Carozzi Launches Corporate Venture Capital Division
10/06/2024
Carozzi launches a CVC division led by Gerardo Zañartu to invest in early-stage tech firms, enhancing its innovation within the food industry.
16 Finalists Selected for Sustainability and Innovation Awards at ftalks
07/06/2024
KMZERO’s ftalks Startup Awards 2024 finalists include three Latin American startups, competing in Sustainability and Innovation categories.
New Potato Varieties Developed by CIP to Combat Anemia
06/06/2024
Scientists at the International Potato Center developed Kallpa Yawri and Puka Yawri potatoes high in iron to combat anemia globally.