

Vivici a sécurisé un financement de 12,5 millions d'euros du programme EIC Accelerator pour étendre l'accès au marché de ses ingrédients protéiques Vivitein™, produits par fermentation précise. Ce soutien financier permettra à l'entreprise de répondre à une demande croissante tout en renforçant son innovation. L'EIC Accelerator, reconnu pour sa sélectivité, valide la technologie de Vivici et son potentiel à contribuer à un système alimentaire plus durable.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Vivici Secures €12.5 Million from EIC Accelerator to Scale P..." - 18 June 2026
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Vertoro a annoncé la clôture d'un tour de financement de série B de 17 millions d'euros, destiné à l'échelle de sa technologie innovante qui transforme les déchets végétaux en huile renouvelable. Cette huile flexible est conçue pour alimenter des applications variées, allant des produits chimiques aux carburants maritimes et aériens, tout en visant à réduire les coûts d'exploitation et à renforcer la sécurité énergétique. Avec des partenariats stratégiques, notamment avec Raizén, Vertoro se positionne comme un acteur clé dans la transition vers des solutions énergétiques durables.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Vertoro Closes €17 Million Series B Round to Scale Renewable..." - 18 June 2026
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L'approbation de Fermotein par l'UE marque une étape significative pour les ingrédients à base de mycélium, ouvrant la voie à une production à grande échelle. Avec une capacité de 600 tonnes prévue pour 2027 et des ambitions de croissance, The Protein Brewery se positionne comme un acteur clé dans le secteur des protéines alternatives. Ce développement souligne également la nécessité d'une révision rapide des cadres réglementaires pour soutenir l'innovation alimentaire en Europe.
Elaine Watson, Source: Agfundernews, published under the title "The Protein Brewery wins EU approval for Fermotein mycoprote..." - 18 June 2026
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A study by Orbia Netafim, conducted in Vietnam, demonstrates that drip irrigation in Robusta coffee cultivation not only reduces the carbon footprint by nearly 60%, but also increases yields by over 50% per hectare. Simultaneously, this method decreases water usage by 56% and chemical inputs by 46%, thereby enhancing the sustainability of agricultural practices in the face of current climatic and economic challenges. These findings are supported by the Coffee Protocol, the result of six decades of agronomic research.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Orbia Netafim Study Finds Drip Irrigation Cuts Coffee Carbon..." - 13 May 2026
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PepsiCo and Fertiberia announce a long-term collaboration to decarbonize potato and corn farming in Europe, utilizing green hydrogen-based fertilizers on 400,000 acres by 2030. The initiative aims for 50% low-carbon fertilizers in PepsiCo's European supply chain by 2030. Fertiberia will supply up to 150,000 tons of low-emission fertilizers, reducing emissions from potato and corn farming by up to 20%.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "PepsiCo and Fertiberia working to decarbonise potato and cor..." - 11 May 2026
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The Global Wheat Health Alliance (GWHA) is a new international initiative aimed at protecting wheat from diseases in South Asia and East Africa. Co-led by CIMMYT and Cornell University, this alliance will integrate gene discovery, field testing, and preventive breeding to develop more resilient wheat varieties. With a financial backing of $2.7 million, the alliance aims to train 100 scientists in disease assessment and resistance breeding.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Global Wheat Health Alliance launched to strengthen disease ..." - 11 May 2026
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Ruby Bio, a California-based startup, is poised to revolutionize the emulsifier market with a fermentation-derived range, allowing for the replacement of palm oil and petrochemical-derived additives with clean-label alternatives. Utilizing non-GMO yeast strains and a streamlined production process, the company aims to achieve cost parity with synthetic emulsifiers. With $8 million in funding, Ruby Bio is positioned for rapid scaling and plans to commercialize by 2027.
Elaine Watson, Source: Agfundernews, published under the title "Ruby Bio aims to launch “world first” fermentation-derived c..." - 9 May 2026
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At Agrishow 2026, Sell Agro unveiled Citreum, an innovative biodegradable adjuvant made from orange terpenes, aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of phytosanitary treatments while minimizing environmental impact. This product optimizes the distribution and penetration of droplets on leaf surfaces, increasing the bioavailability of active ingredients and reducing losses due to runoff.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Sell Agro introduces biodegradable adjuvant Citreum at Agris..." - 8 May 2026
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Elaine Watson, Source: Agfundernews, published under the title "Mozza Foods targets late 2028 launch for soybean-grown casei..." - 8 May 2026
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Ongoing discussions in Brussels regarding maximum residue levels (MRLs), market access standards ensuring consumer exposure to pesticide residues remains within safe limits, could have significant implications for food safety, supply chains, and innovation. CropLife Europe calls for a rigorous impact assessment to ensure any legislative changes are evidence-based and consider overall economic and trade effects.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "CropLife Europe - What a full Impact Assessment on EU MRL po..." - 6 May 2026
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