Tag: Food and agriculture

Development of sustainable and hypoallergenic biorubber, biolatex and other bioproducts from new crop Taraxacum kok-saghyz (TKS)

Dr. Anvar Buranov, President/CEO, Nova-BioRubber Green Technologies Inc., Surrey, BC, Canada.  Global interest in the commercialization of rubber plant Taraxacum kok-saghyz (TKS) to extract valuable hypoallergenic bioproducts in a sustainable…

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The processing method that could make biomanufacturing cheaper

We look at how continuous processing differs from prevailing methods of production and how it could bring down the consumer prices of biomanufactured goods. 

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Celleste Bio raises $4.5 M in seed funding to develop sustainable cocoa solutions

Celleste Bio, a startup focused on innovative cocoa production methods, has closed a $4.5 million seed funding round led by Supply Change Capital. Notable participants in the round include Mondelēz…

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BioConsortia Partners with H&T to launch innovative microbial seed treatment in New Zealand

BioConsortia, a leader in agricultural technology specializing in microbial solutions, has announced a commercial agreement with Hodder and Taylors Ltd (H&T) of New Zealand. This partnership will introduce BioConsortia's FixiN…

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Haelixa and C&A collaborate to improve organic cotton traceability

Haelixa has entered into a partnership with C&A, a leading European fashion retailer, to enhance the traceability of organic cotton within its supply chain. This initiative supports C&A's commitment to…

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BharatRohan launches Pragati card to empower Indian farmers with advanced agricultural solutions

BharatRohan, a leader in precision agriculture, has unveiled the BharatRohan Pragati card, designed specifically to enhance the agricultural practices of Indian farmers. Developed in partnership with Obopay and Mastercard, this…

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Elicit Plant secures €45 M to tackle climate challenges in agriculture

Elicit Plant, a forward-thinking agri-biotech firm specializing in innovative biosolutions for broadacre crops, has successfully raised €45 million to accelerate its expansion amidst escalating climate challenges faced by farmers worldwide.…

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New tech aims to transform nitrogen supply in agriculture

A new study published in Scientific Reports introduces a technological advancement that could reshape how farmers provide nitrogen to crops. Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Purdue University, and Pivot…

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New biodegradable sensor aids in food safety and pesticide detection on fruits and veggies

Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) and the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) in Brazil have developed a sustainable sensor, known as "plant-wearable," that can detect the presence…

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