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[PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT] The FoodTech Challenge is back with an equity-free $2M Prize! 🌱 Are you an Agri-FoodTech innovator looking to scale your solution? This is your chance to win big and make a global impact! 🚀 The competition is open to early-stage start-ups with tech-driven solutions poised to poised to transform food systems in arid, hot environments. Four winning teams will win a share of $2M equity-free cash and grants to incubate in the UAE and scale to underserved markets in the Global South 🌍 Benefits: ✈️ An expense-paid trip to the UAE to compete at the competition finale 💰 $2M in equity-free cash & grants for four winning teams consisting of $100K to accelerate your start-up $200K for local impact in the UAE $200K for global impact in the Global South 🌐 Access to a robust network of industry experts, accelerators, and partners 📅 Deadline: December 12, 2024 | 23:59 (Gulf Standard Time - Abu Dhabi) ⏰ Learn more and apply at https://hubs.li/Q02-6pMT0 UAE FoodTech Challenge #FoodTechChallenge #AgriTech #Innovation #Sustainability #foodsecurity

🚀 Forward Fooding has developed a proprietary taxonomy to map the global AgriFoodTech innovation landscape. This framework breaks down the supply chain into eight macro-activities, further refined into subcategories, featuring over 150 specialized tech tags. One standout focus in the food system is the development of Food Processing. 🦗 Role of Food Processing Food processing is key to a sustainable food system, extending shelf life, reducing waste, and enhancing year-round food availability. It supports dietary goals by reformulating products to lower fat, salt, and sugar while preserving taste and quality. Essential processes include pasteurization, preservation, fortification, and reformulation. 📈 Trends in Next-Gen Food and Drinks 👉 Advances in functional foods with health-promoting bioactives 👉 Innovations in food and ingredient technologies 👉 Focus on food fortification and biofortification 👉 Products tailored to consumers’ health needs and preferences 👉 Cutting-edge tech like AI and robotics enhancing efficiency and traceability ☕️ Key Domains in Next-Gen Food and Drinks 1. Biotech/Synthetisation 2. Novel Processing Techniques & Equipment Swipe to find the companies dominating the Food Processing space! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/etYjQCnR Explore our proprietary taxonomy here: https://lnkd.in/eBFmmY7 David Tsivion, Adam Maxwell, Ricky Cassini, Amit Yaari, Flavia D'Alo DipCouns MACA, Alex Neves, Ralph Christian Delos Santos, PhD, Ross Newton, Sofia Giampaoli, Juan Carlos Duarte Ramírez, Shara Ticku, Maya Ashkenazi Otmazgin, Josh Sauer, PhD, Russ Tucker, Kathleen C. Alexander, Javier Viña González, Christopher Gregson, Charles Rothschild, Melissa Snover, Michael Druga, Vasos Vanezi, Romaric Janssen, Gary Schuler, Nick Stamatiou, Victor Vectorovich, Ingrid Dynna, Brendan Darby, Jared Resnick #ForwardFooding #foodtech #innovation #plantbasedmeat #cultivatedmeat #precisionfermentation #functionalfoods

[PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT] 🌍 Is Africa the next AgTech frontier? #AgBase by @Briter's "State of AgTech Investment in Africa 2024" report uncovers trends behind $1.56 billion in AgTech investments over the last decade. 💡 Key highlights: - AI deals up from 9% to 15% in the past year - 50% of recent funding directed to climate-smart solutions - Asset-heavy AgTechs attracting 34% of total funding - Women-led startups are making progress, but challenges remain Curious about the forces shaping Africa's AgTech landscape? Download the report: https://hubs.li/Q02YvwJn0 #agtech #africa #investment #briterintelligence #briterbridges

🌎 UK-based startup helps farmers make their own biochar. CapChar is transforming on-farm biochar production with its ‘plug and play’ kilns. The company enables farmers to produce biochar locally, improving soil health, reducing emissions, and generating carbon credits. Recognized by the IPCC as a key carbon removal technology, biochar can sequester CO₂ for centuries and mitigate other greenhouse gases. CapChar positions its pyrolysis technology as a scalable, cost-effective solution to decarbonize agriculture. However, challenges like feedstock availability and regulatory hurdles require policy support and industry collaboration. With the UK planning a carbon tax on fertilizers by 2027, CapChar urges incentives to promote biochar adoption. The company envisions a decentralized network of biochar plants to create a circular carbon economy and support rural employment while combating climate change. Learn more in the full AgTechNavigator article: https://lnkd.in/da4uB8e5 #ForwardFooding #agtech #biochar #sustainability #innovation #agriculture

[PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT] The FoodTech Challenge is back with an equity-free $2M Prize! 🌱 Are you an Agri-FoodTech innovator looking to scale your solution? This is your chance to win big and make a global impact! 🚀 The competition is open to early-stage start-ups with tech-driven solutions poised to poised to transform food systems in arid, hot environments. Four winning teams will win a share of $2M equity-free cash and grants to incubate in the UAE and scale to underserved markets in the Global South 🌍 Benefits: ✈️ An expense-paid trip to the UAE to compete at the competition finale 💰 $2M in equity-free cash & grants for four winning teams consisting of $100K to accelerate your start-up $200K for local impact in the UAE $200K for global impact in the Global South 🌐 Access to a robust network of industry experts, accelerators, and partners 📅 Deadline: December 12, 2024 | 23:59 (Gulf Standard Time - Abu Dhabi) ⏰ Learn more and apply at https://hubs.li/Q02ZmRVB0 UAE FoodTech Challenge #FoodTechChallenge #AgriTech #Innovation #Sustainability #foodsecurity

[PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT] The FoodTech Challenge is back with an equity-free $2M Prize! 🌱 Are you an Agri-FoodTech innovator looking to scale your solution? This is your chance to win big and make a global impact! 🚀 The competition is open to early-stage start-ups with tech-driven solutions poised to poised to transform food systems in arid, hot environments. Four winning teams will win a share of $2M equity-free cash and grants to incubate in the UAE and scale to underserved markets in the Global South 🌍 Benefits: ✈️ An expense-paid trip to the UAE to compete at the competition finale 💰 $2M in equity-free cash & grants for four winning teams consisting of $100K to accelerate your start-up $200K for local impact in the UAE $200K for global impact in the Global South 🌐 Access to a robust network of industry experts, accelerators, and partners 📅 Deadline: December 12, 2024 | 23:59 (Gulf Standard Time - Abu Dhabi) ⏰ Learn more and apply at https://hubs.li/Q02ZmMq60 UAE FoodTech Challenge #FoodTechChallenge #AgriTech #Innovation #Sustainability #foodsecurity

🍓💰 FoodTech 500 alum raises funding to expand build a vertical farm in Japan for its strawberries. Jersey-based vertical farming company Oishii has raised $16 million in additional funding to support its expansion into Chicago and the launch of its first international facility in Tokyo, Japan. Led by Resilience Reserve and Miyako Capital, the investment highlights strong backing for Oishii’s premium strawberries, known for their quality and year-round availability. The company is scaling production with its new 237,500 square-foot smart farm in New Jersey, which increases capacity twentyfold. CEO Hiroki Koga emphasized Oishii’s vision for more accessible, high-quality food, with plans to open an innovation center in Tokyo. While competitors in indoor farming face challenges, Oishii thrives by focusing on strawberries instead of leafy greens. Its Omakase and Koyo berries, sold for $10 per 8-count at Whole Foods in Chicago and featured in Michelin-starred restaurants, have established a luxury niche in the global produce market. More information in the full Food Dive article: https://lnkd.in/e2RYyPY9 #ForwardFooding #FoodTech500 #verticalfarming #sustainability #agtech #innovation

🇰🇷🧫🥩 A new collaboration aims to put South Korea's cultivated meat sector on the map. South Korea is advancing its alternative protein industry through a new partnership between KoreaBIO, its Bio-based Future Food Industry Committee (BFFIC), and The Good Food Institute APAC. The collaboration focuses on research, regulatory progress, and global connections to prepare the nation for cultivated meat, expected to debut by 2025. Government initiatives, including a regulation-free zone and funding for alternative seafood, further support this transition. Key goals include: 👉 sharing market insights 👉 fostering industry growth 👉 aligning South Korea’s novel food sector with global trends With a strong R&D ecosystem, South Korea is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable protein production. Industry leaders see the partnership as an essential step toward addressing global food challenges and driving innovation in the future of food. Learn more in the full Green Queen Media article: https://lnkd.in/eqmGJF8c #ForwardFooding #cultivatedmeat #apac #foodtech #sustainability #foodsystems #innovation #futurefood

[PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT] 🌍 Is Africa the next AgTech frontier? #AgBase by @Briter's "State of AgTech Investment in Africa 2024" report uncovers trends behind $1.56 billion in AgTech investments over the last decade. 💡 Key highlights: - AI deals up from 9% to 15% in the past year - 50% of recent funding directed to climate-smart solutions - Asset-heavy AgTechs attracting 34% of total funding - Women-led startups are making progress, but challenges remain Curious about the forces shaping Africa's AgTech landscape? Download the report: https://hubs.li/Q02Yvvrv0 #agtech #africa #investment #briterintelligence #briterbridges

🇮🇱🥛 FoodTech 500 alum earns approval for its precision-fermented milk proteins to market. Imagindairy, an Israeli food tech company, has gained approval from Ministry of Health Israel to market its animal-free milk proteins locally. Made using precision fermentation, these proteins mimic traditional dairy in taste and nutrition while being cholesterol-free, lactose-free, and eco-friendly. The products can be used in milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream. This approval follows FDA clearance in the US, marking a significant step for Imagindairy in offering cost-competitive, animal-free dairy alternatives. CEO Eyal Afergan, Ph.D highlighted the company’s commitment to sustainable food solutions and scaling production using its AI-driven technology. More information in the full Food Ingredients First article: https://lnkd.in/eF85SJvi #ForwardFooding #FoodTech500 #altprotein #precisionfermentation #animalfree #foodtech #innovation