The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry

Opinion: Hypochlorous acid can help foodservice businesses elevate their safety efforts and combat sanitation challenges.

US-based ag-tech company BioConsortia has advanced its nitrogen-fixing microbes for row crops, which displace nitrogen fertiliser and improve yield.

In this instalment, we speak to Are Traasdahl, founder and CEO of Crisp, a platform that connects data between retailers, distributors, and brands to provide real-time insights across the supply chain.

AtmosZero, a company dedicated to the decarbonisation of steam, has announced the closure of a $21m Series A funding round.

Controlled environment agriculture start-up Hippo Harvest has completed a $21 million Series B funding round to develop its advanced greenhouse systems.

Israel-based agritech start-up SaliCrop has developed a new seed treatment capable of transforming dry landscapes into flourishing grounds for growing food.

Cargill is introducing a sustainable agriculture programme to help Australian canola growers connect with new and emerging markets.

Dried fruit snacks brand Rind Snacks has announced the acquisition of US granola manufacturer Small Batch Organics or an undisclosed sum.

MEPs voted for simpler procedures for New Genomic Technique plants equivalent to conventional plants, while other NGT types must follow stricter rules.

Ofi and Commodity Centre Group have partnered to create a cocoa bean warehouse terminal using green energy at the Port of Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Germany-based water filtration specialist, Brita, has announced its acquisition of Larq, an innovative hydration company based in North America.

Fresh Direct, a supplier of fresh produce for foodservice, has unveiled its latest innovation aimed at tackling food waste: Watermelon Rind Chutney.