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Agriculture / Agribusiness

GoodMills collaborates with Equinom for Unique Pea Variants Created With Artificial Intelligence

As the global pea protein market size is projected to grow from $745 million in 2020 to $1,400 million by 2025, GoodMills, Europe’s largest milling company, announces a new collaboration with Equinom, the plant tech company that creates new seed varieties using patented AI-driven breeding technology. Equinom creates superior seeds naturally by crossbreeding exotic, ancient and modern varieties. Utilising its seed bank, Equinom employs computer-based breeding and traditional genomic technologies to predict and simulate new varieties. Equinom reports it will research how best to crossbreed Yellow Pea seeds to achieve a tailored raw material with outstanding sensory properties: the ingredients derived from it are expected to be without off-flavours and provide ideal protein composition for an outstanding texture in finished products such as meat and …

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Company News

The Live Green Co is Using Artificial Intelligence to Employ the “Ancestral knowledge” of India

On numerous occasions, vegconomist en español has reported on the developments of Chilean plant-based food startup The Live Green Co. In January we spoke to Priyanka Srinivas, founder and CEO of the company, who told us a little about the unusual process of selecting their products. The Live Green Co is developing Charaka, a “recommendation engine” that uses machine learning and biotechnology to analyse the taste of the meat they are trying to imitate. The data generated by Charaka consists of recommending 100% plant-based and natural ingredients to replicate the taste of animal meat. The algorithm also includes the “ancestral knowledge” of India – Srinivas’ native country – to devise the properties of The Live Green Co. food. Since its founding in Santiago, Chile in …

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Company News

Danone North America Partners With Biomedical Artificial Intelligence company to “Unlock Health Benefits from Plants at an Unprecedented Speed”

Danone North America, the world’s largest B Corp and a leader in plant-based food and beverage, has partnered with Brightseed, a biosciences and AI company, to “unlock health benefits from plants at an unprecedented speed”, using artificial intelligence which they say is set to usher in a new era of discovery and precision nutrition.

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Investments & Finance

Protein Industries Canada Targets Supply Chain Resilience with $15 Million in Genomics and AI Funding

Protein Industries Canada has announced a new funding allocation of $15 million from the Government of Canada to support genomics and artificial intelligence (AI) programs targeting the country’s agrifood industry. The funding is distributed across two streams, aiming to enhance crop breeding capabilities and introduce AI-driven efficiencies throughout the food production value chain. The Genomics Stream will receive $7 million over five years to support the development and commercialization of improved broad-acre crop varieties, with particular focus on pulse and cereal crops. Projects under this stream will utilize genomic technologies to improve plant breeding outcomes and variety development, addressing demand from both growers and ingredient processors. An $8 million investment in AI initiatives will supplement Protein Industries Canada’s current participation in the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence …

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Software / AI

Bezos Earth Fund Awards 24 Grants Totaling $1.2M for AI-Driven Climate Solutions

The Bezos Earth Fund has awarded 24 Phase I grants under its AI Grand Challenge for Climate and Nature, an initiative that aims to use artificial intelligence to accelerate solutions to the world’s biggest environmental challenges. Each chosen project will receive $50,000, taking the total amount of funding granted to $1.2 million. Later this year, up to 15 of the most promising will be selected for Phase II, receiving implementation grants of $2 million each to further develop and scale their solutions over a two-year period. The AI Grand Challenge has been launched with a commitment of up to $100 million, and will explore the potential of AI to address issues such as climate change and biodiversity loss. It focuses on sustainable proteins, power grid …

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Opinion

Op Ed: Mario Roccaro & Maarten vander Kamp – How AI Can Power the Next Generation of Food Innovators

Dr. Maarten van der Kamp is the Director of Education at EIT Food and the President of Ecotrophelia Europe, with a strong focus on fostering innovation and sustainability in the agrifood sector. His expertise lies in developing entrepreneurial capacity and shaping educational frameworks to address emerging challenges, such as sustainability and skills gaps in the food system. Dr. Mario Roccaro, Senior Programme Manager for Education at EIT Food, brings over a decade of experience in research and innovation policy. With a strong background in life sciences and bioeconomy, Mario has played a pivotal role in developing educational programmes for the agrifood industry, as well as advising on R&I strategies at the European Commission. In this op-ed, Mario Roccaro & Maarten vander Kamp discuss the urgent …

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Startups, Accelerators & Incubators

EIT Food Accelerator Network Reveals Cohort of 65 Innovative Agrifoodtech Startups

EIT Food Accelerator Network (EIT FAN) has revealed the 65 agrifoodtech startups chosen for its 2025 cohort. Hundreds of companies from across Europe and Horizon Europe-associated countries applied for the programme, which aims to connect innovators, experts, investors, and corporates. Selected by over 60 industry experts, the 2025 cohort is aligned with EIT FAN’s six strategic hubs: The startups are all working to address challenges in health, sustainability, transparency, and resilience. Through the programme, they will gain access to mentorship, tech validation, and direct connections with the EIT FAN Corporate Programme Partners, which include Avril, Barry Callebaut Group, Bayer AG, Cargill, Kerry Group, Lantmännen, Mars Petcare, Raisio Group, Unilever Foundry, and many more. “A spark of transformation” Since 2018, EIT FAN has supported 348 startups …

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Food & Beverage

Seaweed Noodles & Food Grown on Clothing: Campaign Reveals What Brits Could Be Eating in 2050

A new campaign launched by global meal kit company HelloFresh in partnership with Dr Joseph Poore, Climate Scientist at Oxford University, has predicted what British diets could look like by 2050. Some notable trends include: “We’ll need to eat a diet lower in animal products” The way food is produced, bought, and prepared could also change by 2050. Some alterations may include: “Our diets will probably look different in 2050, but perhaps not in the way that people might think,” said Dr Joseph Poore, Climate Scientist at the University of Oxford. “Climate change will mean that a broader range of drought and heat-resistant crops will need to be cultivated, some of which our ancestors would have grown. We’ll also need to eat a diet lower …

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Fairs & Events

New Technologies and Alternative Proteins Transform the Future of Protein Processing at IFFA 2025

IFFA 2025, the global trade fair for meat and protein processing, will be held from May 3 to 8, bringing together over 1,000 exhibitors from 52 countries. Historically focused on the meat industry, this year’s event also spotlights alternative proteins, underscoring the changing dynamics of the global protein sector. The growing presence of companies specializing in plant-based, cultured, and other innovative protein solutions is now a prominent feature of the fair. With a significant rise in consumer demand for sustainable and ethical alternatives to traditional meat products, alternative proteins have become an integral part of the protein production landscape. Fabio Ziemßen, Chairman of the Federal Association for Alternative Protein Sources (BALPro), noted the increasing interest in alternative proteins, particularly in Europe. “Germany is playing a …

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Stefania Stoccuto

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Guest Posts

Revolutionizing Alternative Proteins: An End-to-End Approach from Farm to Future Food

Stefania Stoccuto oversees the Global Business Development activities related to Future Food at Siemens. She is responsible for the growth and acceleration of Siemens’ solutions portfolio in the Controlled Environment Agriculture & Alternative Proteins market, by fostering collaborations and developing an ecosystem for leveraging new opportunities. In this guest post, Stefania discusses how a holistic, end-to-end approach is addressing key challenges in the alternative protein industry, from improving production efficiency to ensuring sustainability. As consumers increasingly demand more sustainable and ethical food choices, alternative proteins derived from sources like microalgae, mycelium, and cell-based cultures are rapidly gaining attention. To support this transformation, innovative technologies are being deployed to make protein production more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. A key player driving this change is leveraging …

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Agriculture / Agribusiness

Spain Launches Europe’s First AgriFoodtech Sandbox to Drive Technological Advancements in Food Production

The Spanish government, alongside the regional governments of Navarra and La Rioja, has introduced Europe’s first AgriFoodtech Sandbox, designed to accelerate technological advancements in the agrifood industry. Managed by the National Center for Food Technology and Safety (CNTA), the initiative will offer a controlled environment where innovative products, processes, and technologies can be tested under regulatory oversight. The sandbox will allow startups, companies, and industry groups to experiment with novel approaches in the agrifood value chain. These include new ingredients, food preservation methods, packaging strategies, and ways to enhance resource use and waste recovery. Through this initiative, selected projects will gain access to CNTA’s scientific and technological resources, as well as regulatory support to validate and refine their innovations. Spain takes the lead The launch …

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Fairs & Events

Icos Capital & Bühler Hold Accelerating Sustainability Summit, Connecting Dozens of Biotech Companies

On March 28, climate venture tech capital fund Icos Capital held the Accelerating Sustainability Summit at Bühler’s CUBIC Innovation Campus in Uzwil, Switzerland. The event brought together investors, industry leaders, and startups from the biotech sector with the aim of accelerating sustainable solutions and harnessing the power of artificial intelligence. By establishing an ecosystem of collaboration and innovation, Icos and Bühler hope to help startups scale up their efforts to tackle urgent and complex challenges in the food industry. The startups that attended the event included BioRaptor, a bioprocessing data analytics platform, and Triplebar, which creates generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models to design strains for protein production. “At Icos Capital, we aim to uncover and invest in cutting-edge innovations to drive sustainability forward,” said Nityen …

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Investments & Finance

Munich Startup Differential Bio Raises €2 Million to Transform Biomanufacturing With AI

Munich-based AI biotech startup Differential Bio has emerged from stealth to redefine biomanufacturing with its Virtual Scale-up Platform. The platform integrates advanced microbiology, lab automation, and artificial intelligence to eliminate bottlenecks in biomanufacturing. It aims to overcome one of the most significant hurdles in the industry — the slowness and expense of scaling bioprocesses from lab to industrial levels. Differential Bio has already raised €2 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Ananda Impact Ventures and ReGen Ventures. Other participants included Carbon13, Climate Capital, Better Ventures, CDTM Ventures, and a prominent group of angel investors. The Virtual Scale-up Platform brings together three core innovations — advanced microbiology to miniaturize fermentation processes, robotics to automate lab workflows and generate high-quality data, and AI algorithms to …

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Fairs & Events

Webtalk Recording: AI Food System – Driving Change Through Intelligent Systems

In our latest webtalk, industry leaders delved into the transformative potential of AI in the food sector, highlighting its game-changing role in new product development and waste reduction. Panelists shared their “AI moments,” revealing how advancements in artificial intelligence are accelerating development timelines—from 9 months to as little as 90 days and less—and enabling companies to stay competitive by optimizing processes and improving efficiency. The conversation also explored how ingredient and food companies can leverage AI to harness data for better decision-making, while acknowledging the limitations of these technologies. With powerful examples from the agricultural sector, the panel discussed how the industry is more open to sharing data and the importance of peer-to-peer learning and collaboration in unlocking the full potential of AI. Despite the …

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Fairs & Events

Expo Foodtech 2025 to Feature Innovations from 250 Companies, 320 Experts, and Top Startups in Foodtech

The 2025 edition of F4F – Expo Foodtech and Pick&Pack will be held from May 13 to 15 in Bilbao, Spain, bringing together industry professionals from the food and beverage sector. The event will focus on addressing the latest technological advancements in food production, logistics, and packaging. More than 250 exhibiting companies and 320 international experts are set to showcase and discuss solutions aimed at improving productivity, sustainability, and efficiency in food production and distribution. The event will feature innovations in automation, robotics, and digitalization. Key topics will include the impact of artificial intelligence on production systems, intelligent processing, quality control, and energy efficiency within production facilities. Additionally, solutions for reducing food waste and enhancing product safety will be discussed. The focus on decarbonization tools …

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Fairs & Events

Session 10 of the ‘update’ Webtalk Series: AI Food System – Driving Change Through Intelligent Systems

The international business webtalk series ‘update’ discusses the most pressing issues of the ongoing protein transition. Based on the latest news, data, and facts, the future of the industry will be put forward and discussed with key market players in this series of talks. AI Food System: Driving Change Through Intelligent Systems March 20th, 10:30 AM CT (CHICAGO) | 5:30 PM CET (BERLIN) | 4:30 PM GMT (LONDON) Artificial intelligence is transforming the global food system, from farm to fork. Farmers are leveraging tools like ChatGPT for decision-making, while advanced systems guide optimal cultivation techniques, and AI applications analyze variables such as nutrient content, yield, and spoilage detection. In the alt-protein sector, companies like Reoat are using AI to perfect plant-based recipes, such as their AI-designed waffle, while Aleph …

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Investments & Finance

EU Backs MOA Foodtech with €14.8M to Scale AI-Enhanced Fermentation Technology

Spanish biotechnology startup MOA Foodtech has been awarded a €14.8 million investment commitment from the European Innovation Council (EIC) as part of the latest EIC Accelerator funding round. The company, which specializes in biomass fermentation and artificial intelligence-driven ingredient production, was one of 71 businesses selected from over 1,200 applicants. The funding consists of a €2.3 million direct grant, with an additional €12.5 million in equity investment to be deployed in a second phase. MOA Foodtech plans to use this investment to scale its AI-powered fermentation platform, Albatros, and advance the development of functional ingredients derived from agri-food by-products. “Our selection by the EIC is a vote of confidence in MOA’s technology, which seeks to revolutionize ingredient production. This funding will allow us to advance …

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Manufacturing & Technology

Alfa Laval’s New Food Innovation Centre to Focus on Protein Solutions for a Sustainable Food Future

Alfa Laval has announced the establishment of a new Food Innovation Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark, to drive innovation in food production and reduce the environmental impact of the global food system. The facility, set to open in 2027, will focus on advancing protein processing solutions and supporting the development of next-generation and conventional food technologies. Transforming the food system The global food system accounts for a third of greenhouse gas emissions, consumes 70% of freshwater, and is a leading driver of biodiversity loss. Lars Dithmer, President of Alfa Laval Business Unit Food Systems, emphasizes the company’s role in addressing these challenges: “With our range of technologies, solutions and competences, Alfa Laval is in a strong position to enable food and beverage producers to take a …

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