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Cadmium in Our Plates: Levers and Innovations to Limit Its Presence in Food
Cadmium, a metal naturally present in the environment, has become an unwanted element in our diet. Revealing an overexposure of the French population, the report published by Anses in March 2026 highlights the need to lower the cadmium levels in food. Solutions are emerging at the intersection of agronomy, genetics, and technology. Here, we review five of them to understand how they can help limit its presence in food.
Aurore Dupont - 13 July 2026
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Measuring Plant Stress: Flex, the Satellite Monitoring Vegetation Health
Detecting vegetation stress from space: this is the promise of Flex, a European satellite set to launch in September 2026. By observing an invisible light signal emitted by plants during photosynthesis from space, scientists hope to better understand how vegetation reacts to environmental stress and its effects on the carbon cycle and climate.
Aurore Dupont - 21 May 2026
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New Genomic Techniques: Key Dates in a Genetic Revolution
Often associated with GMOs and at the heart of ongoing debates, new genomic techniques are rooted in a recent scientific history marked by clearly identified technological breakthroughs. This long format provides a chronological overview of the key stages of their emergence, global diffusion, and regulatory singularity in Europe.
La Rédaction - 3 February 2026
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Genomic Technologies: Understanding the Foundations of the Debate
Often equated with GMOs, new genomic technologies (NGTs) are based on distinct principles that currently provoke intense scientific and regulatory debates. To clarify the foundations and stakes, Bloom Agritech interviewed a genetics expert, Vincent Pétiard.
Anne Barrat - 30 January 2026
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Technology: The Key to Enhancing Agricultural Productivity
At Global Grain Geneva 2025, Rabih El Chaar, founder of SMARKK, delivered a clear message: technology is no longer just an accessory; it has become the cornerstone of agricultural productivity and is crucial for the survival of agricultural systems. Those who innovate win. The others fall behind.
Anne Barrat - 17 November 2025
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