Lab-Grown Chocolate Is Now a Reality
Scientists at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands have successfully cultivated cocoa cells in a laboratory to produce chocolate.…
Vivici sees 30% jump in titers, yield, via tech from Enduro Genetics
Vivici, a startup producing beta-lactoglobulin whey protein via precision fermentation, has integrated “Enduro Sense” technology from Enduro Genetics. This technology…
Protix targets Asia as Tyson-linked US insect ag project stalls
Dutch insect agriculture company Protix is shifting its primary focus from Europe and North America to Asia. This strategic redirection…
Maple Leaf commits to plant-based meat in wake of pork spin-off
Maple Leaf Foods remains committed to the plant-based meat category after spinning off its pork operations into Canada Packers last…
Precision fermentation startup Verley raises $38m Series A
Amid rising protein demand, food formulators face limitations with conventional protein sources. Plant proteins can present sensory and technical challenges,…
MENA signals point to a global innovation powerhouse for agrifood
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s venture capital industry experienced record highs in 2025, contrasting with global trends.…
Guest article: Agriculture’s great repricing goes beyond the downcycle
Agriculture is undergoing a fundamental repricing of risk rather than a temporary downcycle, forcing a structural shift where defending legacy…
Meati Foods property seized for non-payment of taxes
Following a period of severe financial instability, mycoprotein producer Meati is facing a critical turning point as its Thornton, Colorado,…
‘What happens next is the real test’: a look back at agtech in 2025
The agtech landscape in 2025 was defined by a shift from rapid expansion to operational “stamina,” as the sector navigated…
Meati powers down Colorado plant. ‘All options are being explored’
Meati’s operations face a critical uncertain future following the disconnection of power at its Thornton, Colorado fermentation plant, which resulted…