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🏅 Join us for the 2024 FoodTech 500 Unveiling Event in London! On March 18th, 2025, we will be unveiling the official winners of the 2024 FoodTech 500 at Google London – Pancras Square. Experience cutting-edge solutions, engaging talks from industry pioneers, and exclusive insights from top-ranked companies. This year's competition features visionaries transforming our food systems, with our comprehensive evaluation process—covering sustainability metrics, digital impact, and more—identifying the true changemakers in the AgriFoodTech sector. Don't miss out! Register now: https://lu.ma/tc0yytx2 #ForwardFooding #FoodTech500 #foodtech #agrifoodtech #innovation #sustainability #agtech #foodsystems

🧑🏼🌾🌾 FoodTech 500 alum expands US presence with new farm management solutions. Agworld is helping ag retailers tackle rising regulatory, supply chain, and operational challenges with a powerful Farm Management Information System (FMIS) that streamlines collaboration and decision-making. With 100M+ paid acres managed globally, Agworld enables: 📈 Seamless crop planning & budgeting 🤝🏻 Real-time collaboration across stakeholders 📊 Data-driven insights for better agronomic decisions 🚜 Integrated supply chain management to optimize inventory New 2025 features include: 1️⃣ AI-powered compliance automation 2️⃣ Custom fertilizer blending for precision application 3️⃣ Advanced field monitoring with file & photo tracking 4️⃣ Optimized input placement for better crop protection Agworld strengthens the retailer-grower connection, driving efficiency and profitability in an evolving industry. Read the full Global Ag Tech Initiative article here: https://lnkd.in/ecSwZJ2V #ForwardFooding #FoodTech500 #agtech #precisionfarming #sustainability #innovation

[PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT] 🌱 Agrifood Startups, This Is for You! 🚀 MassChallenge Switzerland is calling all #FoodTech and #AgTech innovators to apply for the world’s largest equity-free accelerator! #Agriculture startups tackling sustainability, food security, and supply chain challenges—this is your chance to scale with top industry leaders. 🔹 Partner with 15+ global corporate leaders in #Agrifood 🔹 Learn from 400+ world-class mentors 🔹 Compete for $1M in non-dilutive cash prizes 🔹 Be eligible for the CHF 100K Louis Dreyfus Company Climate Resilience Prize 🔹 Access insights tailored to Swiss & EU market growth ⏳ Deadline: March 5, 2025 – Don’t miss out! Apply now: https://hubs.li/Q038Lt2p0 Help us shape the future of #Sustainability in agrifood—tag a founder who should apply! 🚜🍽️🌍 💡 Questions? Email [email protected] #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Sustainability

🇬🇧🍌 FoodTech 500 alum brings longer-lasting bananas to market. UK-based plant biotech company Tropic will launch its non-browning bananas in March, followed by extended shelf-life bananas by the end of the year. These innovations aim to open new markets for cut fruit, reduce food waste, lower shipping costs, and expand global export opportunities. The company has already secured regulatory approvals in several countries, including the Philippines, Colombia, and the U.S., with more expected soon. Beyond these advancements, Tropic is also expanding field trials for Cavendish bananas resistant to fusarium wilt (TR4), a devastating fungal disease affecting banana crops worldwide. Using its proprietary Gene Editing Induced Gene Silencing (GEiGS) technology, Tropic repurposes the plant’s natural RNAi mechanisms to combat fungi and viruses. Tropic’s broader vision includes licensing its patented GEiGS technology to major agricultural players like Corteva Agriscience, British Sugar, and Genus PLC to enhance disease resistance in various crops and livestock. With approximately $80 million in funding, the company continues to position itself as a leader in plant gene editing, driving innovations that improve sustainability and resilience in global agriculture. Read the full AgFunderNews article here: https://lnkd.in/eXTAsP5Q #ForwardFooding #FoodTech500 #sustainability #foodwaste #geneediting

🌱🍳 FoodTech 500 alum bridges that gap between growing demand and decreasing egg supply. As the egg shortage worsens, Eat Just, Inc.'s Just Egg is stepping up to meet demand. With bird flu driving up prices, the plant-based egg is growing five times faster than last year, becoming a reliable choice for the 94% of Americans who eat eggs daily. Made from mung beans, Just Egg is immune to supply disruptions affecting traditional eggs. Often the only option on shelves, it’s earning praise, with chef José Andrés calling it “mind-blowing.” Cholesterol-free and non-GMO, Just Egg is the only U.S. egg with Clean Label Project Certification. With 500 million eggs sold and strong repeat buyers, it’s reshaping the egg market. Read the full vegconomist - the vegan business magazine article here: https://lnkd.in/e-grWfhp #ForwardFooding #FoodTech500 #altprotein #plantbased #vegan #futurefood #sustainability

🏆👩🏻⚕️ FoodTech 500 alum founder recognized for her work towards a sustainable food system. Dini McGrath, co-founder of The Wonki Collective, has been named a 2025 female innovator to watch by Innovate UK. Her platform, launched in 2022, aims to cut 180,000 tonnes of CO2 by 2026 by tackling food waste in manufacturing. After working at Sipsmith, she saw the scale of food waste and launched The Wonki Collective to help manufacturers optimize resources. Initially B2C, the company pivoted to B2B to address waste visibility in supply chains. Honored by the recognition, McGrath urges more women to lead in the food industry. With only 23% of senior roles held by women, she calls for change, championing inclusivity and industry transformation. Read the full Food Manufacture article here: https://lnkd.in/e4bGZAXK #ForwardFooding #FoodTech500 #innovation #foodwaste #women

🇯🇵🌱 FoodTech 500 alum takes its innovative indoor agriculture technology to Japan. Square Roots has expanded to Japan with Square Roots Japan, operated by Tokyo-based Green Prosperity. The venture will use Square Roots’ modular farming platform to grow specialty crops while partnering with traditional farmers to preserve their agricultural heritage. Focusing on economically viable crops, Square Roots Japan will grow leafy greens, herbs, and specialty varieties like mizuna and shiso. CEO Tobias Peggs emphasizes a pragmatic approach, starting with micros, leafy greens, and select small fruiting crops. While operating independently, Square Roots Japan shares the parent company’s innovative spirit. Their wasabi microgreens project, for example, offers a faster-growing alternative to traditional wasabi, aligning with Square Roots’ mission to blend tradition with technology. Read the full AgFunder News article here: https://lnkd.in/ex3RBzwZ #ForwardFooding #FoodTech500 #agtech #agriculture #indoorfarming #innovation #sustainability

[PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT] 🌱 Agrifood Startups, This Is for You! 🚀 MassChallenge Switzerland is calling all #FoodTech and #AgTech innovators to apply for the world’s largest equity-free accelerator! #Agriculture startups tackling sustainability, food security, and supply chain challenges—this is your chance to scale with top industry leaders. 🔹 Partner with 15+ global corporate leaders in #Agrifood 🔹 Learn from 400+ world-class mentors 🔹 Compete for $1M in non-dilutive cash prizes 🔹 Be eligible for the CHF 100K Louis Dreyfus Company Climate Resilience Prize 🔹 Access insights tailored to Swiss & EU market growth ⏳ Deadline: March 5, 2025 – Don’t miss out! Apply now: https://hubs.li/Q037Yfs50 Help us shape the future of #Sustainability in agrifood—tag a founder who should apply! 🚜🍽️🌍 💡 Questions? Register for the next info webinar on Wed, Feb 26th: https://hubs.li/Q037Yg810 #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Sustainability

🌎🍫 A new industry-wide standard is set to transform how the cocoa sector measures and reports emissions. The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has launched a new GHG Accounting Standard Methodology to improve emissions reporting in the cocoa sector. Developed with Quantis, it helps companies meet Scope 3 reporting obligations and aligns with the upcoming European Deforestation Regulation. Amid rising cocoa prices and climate-driven disruptions, the standard provides a unified approach to land use change, carbon removals, and emissions tracking. It supports alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative and the GHG Protocol, ensuring accuracy and compliance with future regulations. Industry leaders welcome the initiative, emphasizing its role in fostering transparency and collaboration. The new methodology joins WCF’s broader sustainability efforts, including tools for deforestation risk assessment and cocoa household income studies. Meanwhile, the alternative chocolate space is thriving with innovative ways to create chocolates without cocoa. Check out our blog to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dJh2_WVr Read the full Food Ingredients First article here: https://lnkd.in/eT5GX4eu #ForwardFooding #chocolate #sustainability #foodtech #sustainability #biodiversity

👨🏻🍳🗑️ FoodTech 500 alum Kitche acquired by Remy. Remy - AI Kitchen Assistant , an AI-powered meal-planning platform focused on reducing household food waste, has acquired Kitche (Acquired by Remy), a UK-based home food waste prevention app. This strategic acquisition strengthens Remy's position in the sustainable Food Tech market and expands its footprint across the UK and European markets. Combining Remy's AI capabilities for ingredient tracking and personalized recipe recommendations with Kitche's established platform creates a powerful solution for combating domestic food waste. The enhanced platform will help consumers save money while reducing environmental impact through smarter kitchen management. "We are honored to build upon the remarkable work Kitche has accomplished," said Conrad Kissling, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Remy. Kitche co-founder Alex Vlassopulos added: "The problem of home food waste is worsening in the UK, but we believe AI and Remy's passion make them the perfect fit to carry our work forward." This merger represents a significant advancement in technology-driven solutions for sustainable food consumption. Read the full Tech.eu article here: https://lnkd.in/eNxgSbpf #ForwardFooding #FoodTech500 #foodwaste #ai #innovation #sustainability