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Upward bound: Lessons learned from vertical farming
With the Vertical Farming World Congress attracting companies from all over the world to Amsterdam from 7-9 October, organiser Richard Hall reflects on past lessons and future prospects.
PepsiCo, Unilever and others launch 'STEP Up for Agriculture' regen-ag initiative
PepsiCo and Unilever, alongside other key players in the retail and food and beverage sectors, have unveiled the 'Step Up for Agriculture' initiative.
Terra Oleo emerges from stealth with funding to transform palm oil and cocoa supply chains
Terra Oleo, a Singapore-based biotech firm, has emerged from stealth mode, with a $3.1m funding round backed by Breakthrough Energy Discovery.
Campbell’s admits liability for violating Clean Water Act over 5,000 times
The Campbell Soup Supply Company, a division of US food giant Campbell’s, has admitted liability for violating the Clean Water Act at its canning factory in Napoleon, Ohio, at least 5,400 times.
BlueTree Technologies partners with PCI Membranes to scale sugar reduction in beverages
BlueTree Technologies has entered into an exclusive partnership with PCI Membranes, part of Filtration Group, to expand the use of sugar-reduction technologies in the beverage sector.
NoPalm Ingredients and Milcobel partner to scale sustainable palm oil alternatives
NoPalm Ingredients has partnered with dairy cooperative Milcobel to secure feedstock and explore co-location opportunities for the scale-up of its palm oil alternatives.
Nitricity secures $50m to scale organic fertilizer production in US and Europe
US climate tech company Nitricity has raised $50 million in a Series B funding round to accelerate production of its organic nitrogen fertilizer and expand operations into Europe.
Mars partners with Enel to accelerate clean energy across entire value chain
Mars has teamed up with energy partner Enel as part of its sustainability programme, Renewable Acceleration, aiming to speed up the shift to clean energy across its entire value chain.
Mars Snacking and Unreasonable Group welcome new sustainable ventures cohort
The collaboration aims to address critical challenges within the food supply chain while promoting sustainability and resilience in food systems.
Finnish start-up Perfat Technologies raises €2.5m to revolutionise healthy fats
Perfat Technologies, a Finnish deep-tech startup, has secured €2.5 million in Series A financing to advance its innovative fat alternatives.
Kraft Heinz expands European tomato supply with energy-efficient plant
The Kraft Heinz Company has announced a significant enhancement to its European tomato supply chain with the launch of a new processing facility in Portugal.
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