American Express Expands Dining Industry Presence with Acquisition of Tock
27/06/2024
American Express acquires Tock for $400 million to expand its dining industry presence, adding 7,000 new hospitality businesses to its network.
Startup
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.
Mercado Diferente Secures $1.6M in Pre-Series A Funding Round
26/06/2024
Mercado Diferente, a Brazilian foodtech, raised $1.6M to expand its organic product line and enhance its infrastructure.
OXXO and GoodMeal Partner to Combat Food Waste
22/06/2024
Starting June 2024, OXXO Chile and GoodMeal will offer discounted soon-to-expire food via GoodMeal’s platform, reducing waste and enhancing sustainability.
BRB Venture Capital Invests R$ 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.
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.
Nestlé Introduces Plant-Based Fork for Maggi Cup Noodles in India
06/06/2024
Nestlé releases a plant-based, edible fork for Maggi noodles in India to reduce plastic usage, supporting their sustainability packaging initiatives.
Chef Digitales Shuts Down After Failing to Achieve Product-Market Fit
04/06/2024
Chef Digitales, a startup launched in 2021, has announced its closure due to an inability to achieve product-market fit. Founder Richard Barbera shared the news
NewMoo Introduces Plant-Based Casein Proteins for Cheese Production
29/05/2024
NewMoo, a food-tech start-up, has entered the market with a novel approach to producing casein proteins using plant molecular farming (PMF). Casein proteins, which constitute
16 Start-Ups Leading the Charge for South American Agriculture Innovation at World Agri-Tech
23/05/2024
The World Agri-Tech South America Summit in São Paulo on June 18-19 will showcase 16 home-grown and international early-stage agtech innovators solving the biggest pain