Is Glass Packaging Less Sustainable Than Plastic?
13/08/2024
A study reveals that, contrary to popular belief, glass packaging is less sustainable than plastic due to higher energy demands.
Wild Foods Raises $25 Million to Expand Operations in Mexico
12/08/2024
Wild Foods, with $25 million in Series-A funding from Glisco Partners, plans to expand its protein bar market presence in Mexico.
FAO Invites Experts to Join Global Discussion on WGS for Food and Water Safety
12/08/2024
FAO seeks experts for a global meeting to evaluate and advance whole genome sequencing in food and water safety efforts.
Peru Proposes Food Loss Reduction Principles at APEC Forum
12/08/2024
Peru advocates for reducing food loss in the Asia-Pacific, proposing principles to address supply chain inefficiencies at APEC.
Discovery of Key Enzyme in Xanthomonas Pathogens Offers New Insights for Plant Disease Management
09/08/2024
Recent research identified a crucial enzyme in Xanthomonas pathogens that affects the synthesis of a compound disrupting plant defenses.
InnerPlant Closes $30 Million Series B Round
08/08/2024
InnerPlant has raised $30 million in Series B funding to advance its plant stress detection technology and expand its offerings.
Applied Carbon Secures $21.5 Million in Series A Funding for Biochar Technology
08/08/2024
Applied Carbon has raised $21.5 million to deploy biochar technology across several states, enhancing soil health and carbon sequestration.
B4A Raises R$3 Million for Soil Diagnostics Technology
08/08/2024
B4A, specializing in soil microbiology analysis, received R$ 3 million in funding to expand its technology’s market reach and impact.
Siddhi Capital Raises $135 Million for Second Growth-Stage Fund
08/08/2024
Siddhi Capital has raised $135 million for its second fund, focusing on growth-stage consumer and food technology companies.
Xylem Expands Corporate Venture Investments with $50 Million Commitment
07/08/2024
Xylem has committed $50 million to support startups and venture funds addressing water scarcity, quality, and decarbonization challenges.