NEW TECH FOODS

AeroFarms, a vertical farming company and microgreens supplier in the US retail market, has announced major financial moves to strengthen its operations and support future expansion.

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.

The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) has endorsed the bipartisan reintroduction of the Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity (Ag BIO) Act in the US Senate, legislation aimed at strengthening the country’s bioeconomy and expanding rural job opportunities.

PoLoPo, a deep-tech B2B company pioneering bioengineered potato varieties, has announced it aims to bring its molecular farming to the snack aisle with a drop-in solution for high-protein chips.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €20 million venture debt agreement with Dutch biotech company Solynta to support the development of disease-resistant, climate-resilient potato varieties.

The European Investment Bank (EIB), in partnership with Rabobank and its leasing arm DLL, has announced a new €1 billion funding initiative aimed at boosting sustainability and agtech innovation among SMEs across the EU.

Edible Garden has announced the launch of Edible Garden-Prairie Hills, a new 6.2-acre facility in Webster City, Iowa.

Canadian tech company Miraterra has acquired the assets of California-based ag-tech firm Trace Genomics, including its intellectual property, product portfolio and analytical laboratory in Ames, Iowa.