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Mars Wrigley invests $5m in agriscience to enhance peanut supply chain resilience
Mars Wrigley has announced a significant investment in its 'Protect the Peanut Plan,' committing an additional $5 million to agriscience initiatives aimed at safeguarding peanut crops from pests, diseases and climate variability.
Aug 6, 2025


4AG Robotics secures CAD $40m to enhance autonomous mushroom harvesting
4AG Robotics, a manufacturer of autonomous harvesting technologies, has successfully closed a CAD $40 million Series B funding round, aimed at accelerating the adoption of its robotic systems in the mushroom farming sector.
Aug 5, 2025


Opinion: Dinner of the future – What we’ll be eating in 2050
Mimi Morley, senior recipe development manager at HelloFresh UK, explores what the nation’s dinner tables will look like in years to come as we work toward a sustainable future.
Aug 1, 2025


Suntory invests £920,000 in sustainable blackcurrant breeding programme
Suntory Beverage & Food Great Britain and Ireland (SBF GB&I) has made an investment of £920,000 over the next five years to enhance the resilience of blackcurrant varieties through a collaboration with the James Hutton Institute.
Jul 29, 2025


Algeria to host world's largest integrated dairy facility
GEA has been mandated to partner with Qatari dairy producer Baladna, and the Algerian government to establish what will be the world’s largest integrated dairy farm and milk powder production facility in Algeria.
Jul 29, 2025


Beneo launches sustainable rice farming initiative in Vietnam
Beneo has announced a three-year collaborative project aimed at promoting sustainable rice farming practices in Vietnam.
Jul 25, 2025


Sweden goes cage-free in historic animal welfare move
Sweden has officially transitioned to a cage-free system for hens, marking a historic victory for animal welfare group, Project 1882.
Jul 22, 2025


2nd Nature launches AI platform to enhance upcycling of food processing byproducts
2nd Nature, which specialises in clean ingredient solutions, has introduced AgWaste Portal, an AI platform designed to optimise the upcycling of food processing leftovers into functional ingredients.
Jul 16, 2025


UK's food strategy aims to combat obesity, enhance food security and foster sustainability
The UK government has launched a new food strategy aimed at transforming the nation's food system, addressing critical issues such as rising obesity rates, food insecurity and environmental sustainability.
Jul 16, 2025


Bunge finalises $8.4bn Viterra merger
Global agribusiness giant Bunge Global has completed its $8.4 billion merger with Canadian grain handler Viterra, nearly two years after first announcing the deal.
Jul 4, 2025


Cargill enhances cocoa supply chain sustainability with new initiatives
Cargill has announced a transformation of its global cocoa supply chain, implementing a series of investments aimed at reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and enhancing operational efficiency.
Jul 3, 2025


Rainforest Alliance 2024 report signals shift towards regenerative agriculture
The Rainforest Alliance's latest annual report reveals a significant shift in agricultural practices aimed at enhancing sustainability and resilience within multiple sectors.
Jun 27, 2025
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