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Sabine Verley: The Future of Agriculture Lies in Supply Chains, Not Fields

In the face of climate challenges and exhausted markets, isolated farming has no future on its own, warns Sabine Verley. According to this branding expert, agriculture can only thrive through supply chains. This requires thinking of them as ecosystems and knowing how to finance them effectively.

Proteins: The Ukrainian Illusion

Published by AgriDées, this viewpoint by Bernard Valluis inaugurates our editorial partnership with the French think tank dedicated to agriculture, food, and territories. The author questions one of the arguments put forward in favor of Ukraine's accession to the European Union: its supposed ability to strengthen the EU's protein autonomy.

Jean-Paul Burrus, President of Salpa Chocolate Group: "Mastering raw materials allows for sustainable differentiation from market-dependent competitors"

Leading a family-owned group active in the chocolate industry for more than a century, Jean-Paul Burrus advocates a strategy that remains rare in the sector: producing part of his own raw materials. According to him, this upstream integration serves a threefold objective: securing supplies, controlling quality, and differentiating oneself in increasingly volatile markets. In this interview, he reflects on the evolution of the global cocoa market, the future of cocoa production, and chocolate substitutes.

Cereal Sector: Data Emerges as a Strategic Lever for Competitiveness

In the face of market volatility, geopolitical tensions, and agricultural transformations, cereal logistics becomes a strategic issue. During a roundtable organized by La Ferme Digitale at the 2026 International Agricultural Show, industry leaders, agricultural experts, and agritech entrepreneurs shared their vision on modernizing the supply chain and the crucial role of data.

Growing Vegetables in Microgravity: Success of the Tiangong Space Station

The Chinese Tiangong space station has achieved a major milestone by cultivating vegetables in microgravity, allowing astronauts to harvest and consume fresh produce. This innovative project overcomes the challenges of the space environment through advanced technologies, while laying the groundwork for sustainable agriculture for future space missions.

Climate Challenges Threaten Banana Production

Banana cultivation, essential for many tropical countries, faces increasing climate challenges. With temperature variations, extreme weather events, and diseases exacerbated by climate change, producers must adapt. Agritech innovations, such as advanced genetics and sustainable farming practices, could provide solutions to preserve this iconic crop and ensure food security.

In Denmark, the heat from a data center will be used to grow greenhouse vegetables year-round

Nordic data center specialist atNorth and Danish group Selected Group will utilize the excess heat from the DEN02 campus in Ølgod to power a large greenhouse complex. The goal is to develop local vegetable production year-round while reducing carbon emissions associated with greenhouse heating and winter imports.

Heatwaves: Alsace bets on legumes and builds its plant protein sector

Mitti Labs Raises $9.5 Million for Sustainable Rice Farming in Asia

Singapore-based deeptech startup Mitti Labs has secured $9.5 million from a consortium led by Saudi fund Aramco Ventures to accelerate the deployment of its GeoAI platform dedicated to Asian rice paddies. By combining artificial intelligence, satellite data, and remote sensing, the company aims to simultaneously reduce water consumption and methane emissions through more sustainable irrigation practices.

Legumes in Alsace: A Response to Climate Challenges

In response to the challenges posed by heatwaves and droughts, a group of Alsatian farmers is turning to legumes such as chickpeas and lentils. These crops, which require less water and pesticides, represent a promising alternative for sustainable agriculture. The initiative, led by farmers like Cédric Steinlé, is beginning to gain traction in the region, highlighting the importance of adapting agricultural practices to new climatic realities.

Intact Invests €75 Million in Its Legume Factory in Baule

With the inauguration of its Baule factory, Intact takes a significant step in the industrialization of French legume sectors. The investment, raised to €75 million, is supported by a network of nearly 2,000 partner farmers and aims for 65,000 hectares cultivated in the medium term to establish a sustainable national production.

United States: FDA Aims to Strengthen Food Ingredient Oversight

The FDA plans to release a reform proposal in December that challenges the self-certification mechanism ('self-GRAS') used for certain food ingredients. If adopted, this change could enhance regulatory oversight of new ingredients, particularly those derived from biotechnology, precision fermentation, or alternative proteins.

Plant Proteins: A Finnish Company Industrializes New Dry Extrusion Technology for European Legumes

The Finnish company Happy Plant Protein partners with the German firm Crespel & Deiters to scale up its dry extrusion technology, aimed at producing textured plant proteins from legumes grown in Europe. This initiative addresses the growing demand for sustainable and local ingredients while enhancing the taste and functionality of plant-based products.

An American Company Develops Protein-Enriched Chickpeas Using AI and Genetic Acceleration

The American company NuCicer has launched Nuchi™, a new class of high-protein chickpeas developed through genetic research and rapid selection technology. This non-GMO product outperforms traditional chickpeas in terms of nutritional profile and functionality. Nuchi™ offers 50% more protein and 25% less fat compared to conventional chickpeas, facilitating their processing.