AI-assisted international press reviewPress review

Vertoro lève 17 millions d'euros pour sa technologie d'huile renouvelable

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.

Fermotein : Une avancée majeure pour les mycoprotéines en Europe

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.

Untitled

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.

PepsiCo and Fertiberia Accelerate Low-Carbon Fertilizer Transition in Europe via Green Hydrogen

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%.

Disease-Resistant Wheat: A Global Alliance Accelerates Genetic Selection Against Fungal Risks in Africa and Asia

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.

Biomanufacturing and Next-Generation Ingredients: Startup Aims to Replace Petrochemical Emulsifiers with Fermentation

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.

From Orange to Field: A Natural Adjuvant to Enhance Herbicide and Insecticide Efficacy

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.

Soy-derived dairy proteins: Mozza Foods bets on molecular agriculture to industrialize casein without fermentation

Brussels Revises Pesticide Residue Thresholds: Trade, Competitiveness, and Agricultural Innovation Challenges

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.

Indoor Agriculture: Rockwell Automation Launches Hydroponic Farm to Combat Food Insecurity

Rockwell Automation has announced the creation of Clock Tower Farms, an innovative hydroponic facility in Milwaukee designed to produce 200,000 pounds of vegetables annually. In collaboration with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and Fork Farms, this initiative aims to meet the growing demand from food banks while saving 5.9 million gallons of water and 5.5 acres of traditional farmland.

Corteva Launches Vylor: A Company Focused on Seed Innovation and Genetics

Corteva has announced the creation of Vylor, a spin-off company that will focus on seed and biotechnology innovation. Set to launch in 2026, Vylor will hold over 4,000 germplasm patents and 2,000 biotechnology patents, featuring major innovations such as hybrid wheat and multi-disease resistant corn. The brand, reflecting Corteva's legacy, aims to transform agriculture to meet food and energy security challenges.

Syngenta Bets on Seedless Angello Peppers to Meet Plant Snack Demand

Syngenta's seedless Angello sweet peppers, valued for their taste and convenience, meet the growing consumer demand for healthy, ready-to-eat products, enabling farmers to position themselves in the rapidly expanding plant snack market. Through agronomic innovations, these seedless peppers offer increased disease resistance and better adaptation to climatic conditions, while allowing producers to maintain consistent yields.

Non-Alcoholic Beers: Lesaffre Launches Dedicated Yeast to Meet Growing Demand

Agritech and Foodtech: Primogene, Opalia, and Earlybird Lead a Wave of Investments and Innovations

The latest news from the agritech sector reveals significant fundraising, strategic acquisitions, and government initiatives to support innovation. Primogene and Opalia stand out with their innovative projects in biomolecules and cell-based dairy products. Meanwhile, Earlybird announces the closing of its largest fund at 360 million euros, strengthening the startup ecosystem in AI and deeptech. The passage of the U.S. farm bill also raises crucial issues for the sector.

Plant Proteins: Green Boy Invests in Fudi Protein and RuBisCO Valorization

Green Boy Group, a global supplier of plant-based food ingredients, has made an early investment in Fudi Protein, an innovative Dutch startup that extracts RuBisCO protein from alfalfa using a localized processing model, allowing the by-products to be returned to local farmers. This protein positions itself as a viable alternative to animal and dairy proteins, meeting the growing demand for high-quality proteins.

Agricultural Robotics: Automated Harvester Uses AI in Greenhouses to Tackle Labor Shortage in Europe

Post-Harvest: AgroFresh Strengthens R&D in Asia to Reduce Fresh Fruit Waste

AgroFresh Solutions Inc. has recently opened a research and development center in Yangling, China, an agricultural innovation hub. This center focuses on post-harvest preservation technologies and digital tools to enhance the quality of fresh produce and minimize waste. By targeting key regional crops, including apples and kiwis, AgroFresh aims to provide tailored solutions for the Asia-Pacific markets.

Fermeate Raises $2 Million to Transform Industrial Fermentation with Optogenetics

Fermeate, an industrial biotechnology company, has announced the closing of a $2 million funding round to develop an optogenetic control platform. This innovative technology, which uses light to modulate gene expression in microbes, enhances yields by 60% to 300%.

A 3.2-hectare High-Tech Greenhouse in Almería Integrates Air Recirculation and CO₂ Recovery to Optimize Yields

The new 3.2-hectare greenhouse by J. Huete Greenhouses in Almería is designed to maximize production efficiency and climate control. An active air recirculation system eliminates pockets of humidity and promotes a homogeneous microclimate, enhancing photosynthetic efficiency.

AuX Labs Raises $4 Million to Commercialize Precision Fermentation Cheese

AuX Labs, a food technology company, has secured $4 million in funding to develop dairy proteins through precision fermentation, aiming to bridge the performance gap of dairy alternatives. This funding will accelerate production and expand partnerships with food service, targeting the global cheese market with products that can compete with traditional cheeses in texture and taste.