The S$10 million centre brings together interdisciplinary experts – such as plant and food scientists, engineers as well as computer scientists – to develop novel solutions for urban farming In the face of challenges posed by climate change, population increase, and potential food-chain disruptions caused by pandemics and natural calamities, ensuring an adequate supply food for the coming decades requires a significant change in crop growing. A solution to alleviate food supply disruptions … [Read more...] about New NUS Research Centre on Sustainable Urban Farming seeks high-tech solutions to boost Singapore’s food security
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Announcing $115 Million Series B Funding Round for Afresh
As the leading AI-powered fresh food technology provider, we’re proud to announce a $115 million Series B funding round led by Spark Capital with participation from Insight Partners, VMG Partners, and Bright Pixel Capital. Walter Robb, senior executive partner at S2G Ventures and former co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, also joined the round. All prior investors, including Maersk Growth, High Sage, and Innovation Endeavors, also participated in the round, bringing our total funding to $148 … [Read more...] about Announcing $115 Million Series B Funding Round for Afresh
ADM and Benson Hill Partner to Scale Innovative Ultra-High Protein Soy for North American Food Ingredient Markets
Strategic Partnership to Serve Growing Demand for Alternative Protein by Leveraging Benson Hill’s Proprietary Ultra-High Protein Soybeans and ADM’s World-Class Production and Commercial Capabilities CHICAGO and ST. LOUIS, August 8, 2022– ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in alternative protein and nutrition products and solutions, and Benson Hill, Inc. (NYSE: BHIL), a food tech company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, today announced a long-term strategic partnership to scale … [Read more...] about ADM and Benson Hill Partner to Scale Innovative Ultra-High Protein Soy for North American Food Ingredient Markets
