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Opinion: Hypochlorous acid – Elevating food safety with safer, eco-friendly sanitisation
Opinion: Hypochlorous acid can help foodservice businesses elevate their safety efforts and combat sanitation challenges.
BioConsortia advances nitrogen-fixing products
US-based ag-tech company BioConsortia has advanced its nitrogen-fixing microbes for row crops, which displace nitrogen fertiliser and improve yield.
Start-up of the month: Crisp
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 closes $21m Series A funding round
AtmosZero, a company dedicated to the decarbonisation of steam, has announced the closure of a $21m Series A funding round.
Hippo Harvest raises $21m for advanced greenhouse tech
Controlled environment agriculture start-up Hippo Harvest has completed a $21 million Series B funding round to develop its advanced greenhouse systems.
SaliCrop develops seed treatment to transform desert into arable land
Israel-based agritech start-up SaliCrop has developed a new seed treatment capable of transforming dry landscapes into flourishing grounds for growing food.
Cargill to reward Australian canola growers for their sustainability efforts
Cargill is introducing a sustainable agriculture programme to help Australian canola growers connect with new and emerging markets.
Rind Snacks acquires Small Batch Organics
Dried fruit snacks brand Rind Snacks has announced the acquisition of US granola manufacturer Small Batch Organics or an undisclosed sum.
MEPs vote for better NGT-derived plant procedures
MEPs voted for simpler procedures for New Genomic Technique plants equivalent to conventional plants, while other NGT types must follow stricter rules.
Ofi and CCG partner on solar-powered cocoa warehouse
Ofi and Commodity Centre Group have partnered to create a cocoa bean warehouse terminal using green energy at the Port of Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Brita expands portfolio with acquisition of hydration innovator Larq
Germany-based water filtration specialist, Brita, has announced its acquisition of Larq, an innovative hydration company based in North America.
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