Biotalys reports promising results from BioFun-6 biocontrol trials
Biotalys, an AgTech firm focused on protein-based biocontrol solutions, announced positive results from initial field trials of its BioFun-6 program. This biocontrol initiative targets Botrytis and powdery mildew affecting fruits…
Certis Biologicals launches EU-authorized NemaClean biocontrol in Netherlands
Certis Biologicals, in collaboration with Certis-Belchim, announced the registration of NemaClean®, a new biocontrol nematicide. This innovative product is formulated with the Purpureocillium lilacinum microorganism (strain PL11) and addresses root-knot…
Acadian Plant Health debuts abiotic stress management portfolio
Acadian Plant Health launched its Abiotic Stress Management (ASM) portfolio, a new advancement in biostimulants. The ASM portfolio enhances plant growth and stress tolerance, targeting abiotic stress, which is the…
New plant to produce plant-based protein from beer byproduct
Hijos de Rivera, the Xunta de Galicia (through Xesgalicia), and Inproteins are jointly investing €7.5 million to establish Galicia's first plant dedicated to manufacturing plant-based proteins. Located in Teixeiro-Curtis (A…
New study highlights climate mitigation potential of seaweed farming
Oceans 2050 has released findings suggesting that seaweed farming can significantly mitigate climate change. These results are published in the journal Nature Climate Change. The study, titled “Carbon burial in…
Arborea secures €5 M for innovative microalgae protein production
Arborea, a company operating jointly in the UK and Portugal, has announced the successful completion of a €5 million funding round aimed at advancing its microalgae production capabilities. The funding,…
Chipotle announces investments in biobased Plantible and CH4 Global
Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced minority investments in two innovative companies, Plantible and CH4 Global, as part of its strategy to support sustainable practices and accelerate its growth plans. Plantible,…
Berlin’s Formo lands €35 M for biobased cheese alternatives
Berlin-based food technology startup Formo has received a €35 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance its fermentation processes aimed at producing dairy and egg alternatives. This…
Neste and Bayer to develop winter canola agriculture ecosystem in the US
Neste and Bayer have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a winter canola agriculture ecosystem in the United States. This partnership aims to identify collaborators and build a robust…