Investment
Canada invests $6.5 M in bioproducts research and development
The Government of Canada has announced an investment of over $6.5 million for Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) through the AgriScience Program. This funding will support the development of innovative technologies that convert renewable resources into bioenergy, biofuels, and biomaterials. The…
Berkeley Lab receives funding to develop sustainable products from agricultural waste
The Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has been awarded funding to develop a project that aims to convert agricultural waste into sustainable products. The project, titled "Building the Circular Bioeconomy in the North San Joaquin Valley"…
France-based refinery joins Wellbred Trading SA’s renewable energy portfolio
Wellbred Trading SA has acquired La Nivernaise de Raffinage SAS, a refinery in Prémery, France, that specializes in converting used cooking oil into energy. This strategic move marks an important step in Wellbred's expansion into the French domestic market for…
Above Food acquires Montana-based Specialty Crop Division in $34 M deal
Above Food Ingredients Inc., a company that specializes in the development and distribution of differentiated ingredients and consumer products, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire the Specialty Crop Food Ingredient Division of The Redwood Group, LLC. The acquisition, which…
CarbonQuest secures funding to expand carbon capture tech
CarbonQuest, a company specializing in distributed carbon capture technology, has received an initial investment from Riverbend Energy Group as part of its Series A funding round. This funding will enable CarbonQuest to expand its reach to a wider range of…
Hexafarms raises $1M on empowering agtech for indoor farmers
hexafarms, a pioneering agricultural technology company that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize greenhouse production, announced the successful completion of a €1.3 million pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Speedinvest, a leading European early-stage investor, with participation from…