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Agtech innovation is a balance of speed and patience as explored in this great article by Steve Sibulkin the CEO of BioLumic. This article is part of the "Cultivating Tomorrow" series by CropLife & AgTech PR. Biolumic develops "light signal recipes" that activate plant growth and are a great example of Agtech innovation coming out of New Zealand. It is great to learn from the Biolumic journey in terms of understanding the challenges of scaling an Agtech company from concept validation to deployment.

3Bar is at World Agri-Tech South America, specifically enjoying the panel, “Biologicals: Harnessing Nature to Create the Next Generation of Resilient and Profitable Products”! Some key takeaways: “You can have a great product but limited stability, then you don’t have a product!” -Ashish Batra, VP Biologicals and Sustainability Corteva Agriscience “Capacity to rapidly develop prototypes based on farmers needs into solutions allowed us create a strong portfolio” - Sebastian Popik, Founder Aqua Capital “We’re now in the early majority or exponential adoption of these products (biologicals)….partnerships are vital for enhancing adoption success. Regulation is becoming less and less a problem.” - Ronaldo Pereira , President FMC Corporation “The product needs to work in the field, not just a Petri dish. How do we protect these products so they can do their job?” - Avram Micheal Slovic , Managing Director Invaio

Many plant-based foods spoil before they can be eaten. The Swiss start-up AgroSustain SA is therefore aiming to fight mould on fruit and vegetables with a biodegradable molecule that can extend their shelf life. 🍐🍌 Learn more about the recent commercial launch of the first coating application for fruit and more information about the swisstech start-up. https://lnkd.in/eVHjtebt

Looking for your next #cellag event?  Check out the #CellAgri event page to view the upcoming conferences about the #futureoffood #cultivatedmeat #precisionfermentation #cellularagriculture

Exploring the Versatility of OptiCept PEF Technology 💡 At OptiCept, we’re always pushing boundaries with our PEF (Pulsed Electric Field) technology. Recently, we conducted trials on common cereal seeds, and while these are just preliminary results, the potential applications are truly exciting! ✔ Boosting Seed Resilience: PEF can act as a gentle stressor, "priming" seeds to better withstand environmental challenges such as drought or salinity. ✔ Accelerating Germination: By enhancing enzymatic activity and improving water uptake, PEF has the potential to speed up the germination process, resulting in faster sprouting and stronger seedlings. ✔ Enhancing Nutrient Bioavailability: PEF treatment can improve the release of nutrients stored in cereal seeds during sprouting or digestion, making proteins, phenolic compounds, and vitamins more accessible and bioavailable. At OptiCept, we are continuously discovering innovative ways to apply our technology to unlock new possibilities in agriculture and food processing. Curious to learn more about PEF and its applications? Visit our website: https://lnkd.in/dNGeuMqA #OptiCept #innovation #foodtech #PEF #Pulsedelectricfield

One Highlight of World Agri-Tech for me was this outstanding panel, 🙏 all for your progress and leadership in this critical segment!

Catalera BioSolutions Announces Initial Closing of its Series A Funding Round Vancouver-based Catalera BioSolutions, a leader in biological pest control, has secured an initial closing of its Series A funding round, led by S2G Ventures and follow-up capital from FCC / FAC Capital. Catalera, spun off from Terramera, aims to accelerate the shift from synthetic chemicals to biological solutions in agriculture and pest control. With over a decade of innovation, Catalera’s portfolio includes RANGO®️, SOCORO®️, Vaporpad®️, and the newly registered TRIFECTO®️ in Mexico. CEO Matthew Dahabieh emphasizes Catalera’s pivotal role in advancing sustainable solutions, addressing growing consumer, government, and industry demand for natural alternatives. The final close of this funding round is anticipated in Q4 2024 totalling $8M in funding, with further plans to expand the company’s product lineup and global reach. Read more here -> https://lnkd.in/eUCpnSYw ***************************************** 🔗 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for a complete round-up of the week's developments in AgTech: agtechdigest.com/subscribe

Holiferm’s Milestone Achievement 🌟 In February 2023, Holiferm celebrated a major milestone with the opening of their first commercial biosurfactant plant in Wallasey. This pioneering facility—the first of its kind—has the capacity to produce approximately 1,100 tons of biosurfactants annually using Holiferm’s continuous yeast fermentation process combined with their patented integrated gravity separation technology. The plant initially focuses on producing a range of sophorolipids, which have versatile applications in home care, personal care, and agriculture. Holiferm’s ultimate mission is to replace petrochemically derived surfactants with sustainable, bio-based alternatives. BPES have played a key role by facilitating the successful relocation and reinstallation of Holiferm’s 600L pilot-scale fermenter from their bespoke SciTech facility in Daresbury to the new commercial plant. This Solaris Biotech by Donaldson fermenter remains crucial for R&D and scale-up studies on other molecules of interest, including rhamnolipids and MELs. It is set to be recommissioned in summer 2025 to help Holiferm meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions across cleaning, personal care, and industrial processes. We’re incredibly proud to contribute to Holiferm’s journey in driving innovation and advancing the circular bioeconomy. To learn more about Holiferm or our work, visit our website or contact Matthew Wright directly. #Sustainability #Biosurfactants #CleanTech #Bioeconomy #Innovation #BPES #Holiferm #CircularEconomy