Crops

Bioheuris partners with GDM to develop crop management system in soybeans using gene editing

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Agriculture, Crops, Energy crops, Chinese cuisine, Fodder, Japanese cuisine, Soybean, Intensive crop farming, Alfalfa, Maize

ROSARIO, Argentina, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bioheuris , an agbiotech startup that uses synthetic biology and gene editing for improved crop management, and GDM , a leading global soybeans genetics powerhouse, today announced a collaboration agreement to develop high yielding varieties using gene editing technology.

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  • ROSARIO, Argentina, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bioheuris , an agbiotech startup that uses synthetic biology and gene editing for improved crop management, and GDM , a leading global soybeans genetics powerhouse, today announced a collaboration agreement to develop high yielding varieties using gene editing technology.
  • Through this collaboration, both companies will be engaged to precisely modify soybean genes to obtain elite varieties with a novel crop management system.
  • "Partnering with GDM to improve elite soybeans is an important step towards bringing farmers access to more integrated crop protection solutions on high yielding varieties."
  • Bioheuris is an Argentine-born biotechnology company committed to developing sustainable weed management systems in corn, soybeans, cotton, rice, sorghum, and alfalfa.

Online Favorite Waka Coffee Launches in Texas' Top Gourmet Grocery Chain Central Market

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Drinks, Food and drink, Coffee, Crops, Starbucks, Instant coffee

IRWINDALE, Calif., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Propelled by outstanding online consumer sales and rave reviews, instant coffee maker Waka Coffee is moving for the first time into brick-and-mortar retail as it launches in Texas'top gourmet grocery chainCentral Market.

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  • IRWINDALE, Calif., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Propelled by outstanding online consumer sales and rave reviews, instant coffee maker Waka Coffee is moving for the first time into brick-and-mortar retail as it launches in Texas'top gourmet grocery chainCentral Market.
  • And, in fact, Waka has often been selected as Amazon's Choice for "instant coffee" and "best instant coffee.
  • "Waka Coffee has beennamed as the best instant coffee by numerous publications and professional coffee reviewers.
  • Waka Coffee, reflecting its online popularity and rapid growth, also announced the hiring of former Starbucks executive Joe Canterbury as an advisor.

Charlotte's Web, Inc. to be Exclusive Hemp CBD Provider at Life Time

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Drugs, Anticonvulsants, Agriculture, Crops, Analgesics, Cannabidiol, Cannabinoids, Resorcinols, Charlotte's Web, Hemp, CBD

"This is a strategic relationship born of our shared valuesaround wellness, quality and sustainability," said Deanie Elsner,Charlotte's WebCEO and President.

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  • "This is a strategic relationship born of our shared valuesaround wellness, quality and sustainability," said Deanie Elsner,Charlotte's WebCEO and President.
  • "This partnership aligns well with our expansion strategy to reachconsumersin new environments across the U.S.We are excitedtowork with Life Time."
  • "Charlotte's Web is extremely well-respected in the CBD category and we are pleased to have them as our exclusive CBD retail partner."
  • Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc., a Certified B Corporation headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is the market leader in innovative hemp-derived cannabidiol ("CBD") wellness products under a family of brands which includes Charlotte's Web, CBD Medic, CBD Clinic, and Harmony Hemp.

Global Biofortification Industry (2020 to 2027) - Market Trajectory & Analytics - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Agriculture, Natural Resources, Biofortification, Crops, Compound annual growth rate

The "Biofortification - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Biofortification - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Iron, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record a 7.5% CAGR and reach US$56.7 Million by the end of the analysis period.
  • The U.S. Market is Estimated at $24.1 Million, While China is Forecast to Grow at 11.2% CAGR
    The Biofortification market in the U.S. is estimated at US$24.1 Million in the year 2020.
  • In the global Vitamins segment, USA, Canada, Japan, China and Europe will drive the 7.1% CAGR estimated for this segment.

In a World First, Mango Power Releases a Power Station Designed to Meet Both Home and Portable Power Needs

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Friday, June 25, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Chemical substances, Crops, Drupes, Mango, Lithium

The Mango Power Union looks unlike any other lithium power station currently on the market.

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  • The Mango Power Union looks unlike any other lithium power station currently on the market.
  • Alone, each Mango Power Union unit can provide up to 4000W of continuous power, 8000 watts of surge, and 6.9kwh of capacity.
  • But these units are designed for scalability;consumers can hook 10 Mango Power Unions together if need be.
  • This combination of portability, heavy-duty power delivery, and ease of use makes the Mango Power Union significantly different from any other modular portable power station currently on the market.

The Lexicon Promotes Global Biodiversity with Reawakened Foods

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Agriculture, Biology, Biodiversity, Sustainable agriculture, Branches of biology, Crops, Agroecology, Agricultural biodiversity, Organic farming, Plant-based diet, Food, Bioversity International

Over 30,000+ edible plants can support global diets, yet over half the world's plant-based nutrition comes from just three crops.

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  • Over 30,000+ edible plants can support global diets, yet over half the world's plant-based nutrition comes from just three crops.
  • This threat to global biodiversity in our fields and on our tables has put our food systems at risk by endangering our health, impoverishing our soils and weakening our response to climate change.
  • Stories from Reawakened will be featured at The 2nd International Agrobiodiversity Congress , to be held in November, 2021.
  • "There is no better place to present Reawakened Foods than the 2nd International Congress on Agrobiodiversity.

Frances Largeman-Roth Shares Ways to Snack Smarter for Summer With Tips on TV

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Crops, Walnut, Snack

This superstar of healthy eating is bringing her passion for nutrition on how to choose healthier snacks for summer.

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  • This superstar of healthy eating is bringing her passion for nutrition on how to choose healthier snacks for summer.
  • Frances discusses some ideas to curb hunger with everything from nuts to fruits to dates and a couple of options that will really surprise.
  • California walnuts is one of Frances' favorite snack recommendations.
  • Look for seasoned walnuts at grocery stores, check out walnuts.org for easy snack recipes, or simply grab a handful to snack smarter this summer.

FBN Releases 2021 U.S. Acreage Report, Projecting Key Crop Planting

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Data management, Retail, Technology, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Food, Beverage, Agriculture, Energy crops, Crops, Staple foods, Wheat, Maize, Soybean

Acreage Report found that strong prices and good planting weather likely helped push the corn acreage number above the USDA's March reading of 91.1 million acres (MA).

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  • Acreage Report found that strong prices and good planting weather likely helped push the corn acreage number above the USDA's March reading of 91.1 million acres (MA).
  • Soybean planting, which was estimated at 87.6 MA acres in March, FBN projects now could drop to 86.5 million -- potentially indicating a razor thin carryout crop.
  • Spring wheat acres planted increased minimally and likely won't put downward pressure on prices, with farmers in Montana expanding this planting of this crop.
  • Substantial yield losses for the spring wheat crop, meanwhile, are nearly assured given the dismal crop ratings.

Saudi Arabia Coffee Market Report 2021-2027: Bean Type, Coffee Type, Distribution Channel, Application, Region and Competitive Landscape - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Food, Beverage, Retail, Countries, Western Asia, Asia, Crops, Saudi Arabia, Coffee

The "Saudi Arabia Coffee Market 2021-2027 by Bean Type, Coffee Type, Distribution Channel, Application, Region and Competitive Landscape" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Saudi Arabia Coffee Market 2021-2027 by Bean Type, Coffee Type, Distribution Channel, Application, Region and Competitive Landscape" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Saudi Arabia coffee market grew at a considerable rate in recent years on the back of changing consumer preferences, fast-paced lifestyle, and growing working-class population.
  • Saudi Arabia coffee market report comprehensively covers the market by coffee types, bean types, distribution channel, applications, and regions.
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Saudi Arabia Coffee Market Revenues By Bean Types, Coffee Types, Distribution Channel, Applications and Regions for the Period 2017-2027
    Saudi Arabia Coffee Market Shares, by Company

Half of all cotton growing regions face severe climate risks by 2040 if carbon emissions continue to soar

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Abortifacients, Cellulose, Cotton, Crops

The analysis was conducted by Cotton 2040 partner and climate-risk specialists Acclimatise, part of Willis Towers Watsons Climate and Resilience Hub.

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  • The analysis was conducted by Cotton 2040 partner and climate-risk specialists Acclimatise, part of Willis Towers Watsons Climate and Resilience Hub.
  • Under a worst-case climate scenario, the analysis highlights that all global cotton growing regions will be exposed to increased risk from at least one climate hazard by 2040.
  • 40% of global cotton growing regions are projected to experience a decrease in growing season as temperatures increase beyond the optimum temperature range for cotton growing.
  • 20% of the worlds cotton growing regions will be exposed to increased risk from fluvial flooding by 2040, and 30% of cotton growing regions will be exposed to increased risk from landslides.