Agtech

Solis Agrosciences Named "Overall BioAgriculture Company of the Year" By BioTech Breakthrough

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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ST. LOUIS, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Solis Agrosciences, a company that assists ag biotech startups with R&D needs, today announced it has been selected as "Overall BioAgriculture Company of the Year" in the second annual BioTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by BioTech Breakthrough, a leading independent market intelligence organization that evaluates and recognizes standout life sciences and biotechnology companies, products, and services around the globe.

Key Points: 
  • Solis is a pioneering plant sciences company that helps scientists accelerate agricultural innovation to solve global food challenges.
  • "It's a true honor and validation of our mission to be recognized by BioTech Breakthrough," said Solis Agrosciences President and Co-Founder, Dr. Mary Fernandes.
  • Congratulations on being a true and most-welcome breakthrough in the space and being our choice for 'Overall BioAgriculture Company of the Year.'"
  • The BioTech Breakthrough Awards provide public recognition for the achievements of biotechnology companies and products in categories including BioPharma, Genomics, Therapeutics, Food Science and BioAgriculture, and more.

AGRICONOMIE CLOSES €60 MILLION SERIES B FINANCING

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Software, Climate change, Growth, CEO, Farmer, Agriculture, Agtech, Carbon, Association, Temasek, Advertising, Renewable energy

PARIS, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agriconomie, a leading European e-commerce company dedicated to farmers, today announced the close of a €60 million financing round—the largest AgTech platform fundraising in Europe in 2022. The round was co-led by Treïs Group, Temasek, and Aliment Capital (formerly Pontifax AgTech), with participation from Eurazeo. This investment allows Agriconomie, already present in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Belgium, to pursue its ambition to become the European leader in online agro-distribution.

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agriconomie, a leading European e-commerce company dedicated to farmers, today announced the close of a 60 million financing roundthe largest AgTech platform fundraising in Europe in 2022.
  • This investment allows Agriconomie, already present in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Belgium, to pursue its ambition to become the European leader in online agro-distribution.
  • Founded in 2014, Agriconomie is the first multi-service online platform dedicated to farmers.
  • Founded in 2014 by three entrepreneurs from the agricultural sector, Agriconomie is the first multi-service platform dedicated to farmers.

Rising Energy Costs Could be the End for Vertical Farms, says IDTechEx

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Industry, Vertical farming, LED, Subscription business model, Maintenance, Light-emitting diode, Lettuce, Agriculture, Architecture, Omakase, Agtech, Efficiency, Biomass, Research, HVAC, Consultant, Parity, Technology, Time, Renewable energy

Even before rising energy prices, many vertical farms have already found it challenging to achieve profitability due to the high costs of operation; with dramatic increases in the cost of energy, this could be the final nail in the coffin for many vertical farms.

Key Points: 
  • Even before rising energy prices, many vertical farms have already found it challenging to achieve profitability due to the high costs of operation; with dramatic increases in the cost of energy, this could be the final nail in the coffin for many vertical farms.
  • The IDTechEx report " Vertical Farming 2022-2032 " explores the economic and technological factors shaping this rapidly growing industry.
  • Alternatively, local biomass boilers could potentially alleviate energy costs by making use of waste wood generated from manufacturing or maintenance.
  • The high energy costs may persist for some time, and this period will undoubtedly prove intensely challenging for vertical farms.

Rising Energy Costs Could be the End for Vertical Farms, says IDTechEx

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Industry, Vertical farming, LED, Subscription business model, Maintenance, Light-emitting diode, Lettuce, Agriculture, Architecture, Omakase, Agtech, Efficiency, Biomass, Research, HVAC, Consultant, Parity, Technology, Time, Renewable energy

Even before rising energy prices, many vertical farms have already found it challenging to achieve profitability due to the high costs of operation; with dramatic increases in the cost of energy, this could be the final nail in the coffin for many vertical farms.

Key Points: 
  • Even before rising energy prices, many vertical farms have already found it challenging to achieve profitability due to the high costs of operation; with dramatic increases in the cost of energy, this could be the final nail in the coffin for many vertical farms.
  • The IDTechEx report " Vertical Farming 2022-2032 " explores the economic and technological factors shaping this rapidly growing industry.
  • Alternatively, local biomass boilers could potentially alleviate energy costs by making use of waste wood generated from manufacturing or maintenance.
  • The high energy costs may persist for some time, and this period will undoubtedly prove intensely challenging for vertical farms.

FoodChain ID Acquires Lexagri

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Monday, November 7, 2022
Paragon, Food safety, Berkshire Partners, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, LLC, Compliance, Investment, Agtech, Industry, Solution, Crop protection, History, Good, Safety, Food chain, Certification, Paragon Partners, MRLS, Health, GAP, ST, GSA, ID, Technology, Food, Medical device, Food industry

FoodChain ID is a portfolio company of Berkshire Partners.

Key Points: 
  • FoodChain ID is a portfolio company of Berkshire Partners.
  • As part of WEKA Group and with the support of its shareholder, Lexagri was able to pursue this goal and to grow the business over the past years.The upcoming integration of Lexagri with FoodChain ID will be another step in this direction.
  • served as legal advisor in France and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP served as legal advisor in the US to FoodChain ID.
  • By providing clients with technology-enabled solutions supported by the industry's most comprehensive data and knowledgeable experts, FoodChain ID is an essential source of timely, accurate information and expertise.

FoodChain ID Acquires Lexagri

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Monday, November 7, 2022
Paragon, Food safety, Berkshire Partners, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, LLC, Compliance, Investment, Agtech, Industry, Solution, Crop protection, History, Good, Safety, Food chain, Certification, Paragon Partners, MRLS, Health, GAP, ST, GSA, ID, Technology, Food, Medical device, Food industry

FoodChain ID is a portfolio company of Berkshire Partners.

Key Points: 
  • FoodChain ID is a portfolio company of Berkshire Partners.
  • As part of WEKA Group and with the support of its shareholder, Lexagri was able to pursue this goal and to grow the business over the past years.The upcoming integration of Lexagri with FoodChain ID will be another step in this direction.
  • served as legal advisor in France and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP served as legal advisor in the US to FoodChain ID.
  • By providing clients with technology-enabled solutions supported by the industry's most comprehensive data and knowledgeable experts, FoodChain ID is an essential source of timely, accurate information and expertise.

HIMALAYA TO ACQUIRE PROFITABLE TRAINING SOFTWARE PROVIDER

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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Chicago, IL, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himalaya Technologies, Inc. (OTC: HMLA) has signed a binding purchase agreement to acquire the assets of a training software provider (the Target) that creates customized programs for its clients.

Key Points: 
  • Chicago, IL, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himalaya Technologies, Inc. (OTC: HMLA) has signed a binding purchase agreement to acquire the assets of a training software provider (the Target) that creates customized programs for its clients.
  • The Target specializes in helping companies in various agricultural sectors as well as food manufacturers and processors.
  • It is a leader in online learning, digital marketing education content and management platform services for business and industry.
  • Over the past few years, the Target, which was founded in the Midwest in 1980, generated profitable annual revenues of several hundred thousand dollars primarily in agriculture and food markets.

FBN Redefines E-Commerce in Agriculture with Launch of the Annual Cyber November Online Sales Event with New Crop Inputs Planning Technology for 2023

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Farmer, Crop protection, SD, Checklist, GLOBE, Program, Agriculture, Silicon, Sale, Technology, Vaccine, ROI, Farm, Farmers Business Network, SAN, FBN, Agtech, CA, High River

SAN CARLOS, Calif. and CHICAGO, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Farmers Business Network (FBN®), the global AgTech platform and farmer-to-farmer network, today launched Cyber November, its biggest annual online sale of agricultural inputs at FBN.com, during which every product category FBN offers will be on sale, enabling farmers to enjoy discounts on seed, crop protection and livestock products as well as additional discounts for first-time shoppers, returning customers, cash, and large orders.

Key Points: 
  • Designed as a one-stop online shopping experience to help farmers control costs and maximize profit potential by starting their crop inputs planning early, Cyber November will run from Nov. 1 - Nov. 22 on FBN.com .
  • FBN pioneered price transparency in agriculture so farmers could compare prices of critical inputs, something consumers take for granted, but didnt exist in agriculture.
  • This year, were introducing FBN Acre Packs , a digital crop inputs planning tool that gives farmers immediate visibility into their final cost per acre for seed and crop protection based on their crop.
  • FBNs online store features crop protection, crop nutrition, and seed, along with a wide variety of livestock products including vaccines, antibiotics, and nutritional products.

CRISPR QC Appoints Dr. Toby Richardson to CRISPR QC Board of Directors

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Monday, October 31, 2022
Technology, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Health, Pharmaceutical, Stem Cells, Other Science, Research, General Health, Agriculture, Genetics, Natural Resources, Science, Semiconductor, Quality control, Publication, CEO, Doctor of Philosophy, CRISPR, Agtech, Biotechnology, Technology, Deep learning, University, Food, Genetic engineering, Gene editing, Therapy, Medical device

On October 26th 2022, CRISPR QC has announced that Toby Richardson, PhD has been appointed to the board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • On October 26th 2022, CRISPR QC has announced that Toby Richardson, PhD has been appointed to the board of directors.
  • I look forward to contributing to CRISPR QCs data strategy to realize its full potential," says Toby Richardson, PhD.
  • At CRISPR QC we utilize our CRISPR Analytics Platform, powered by the CRISPR-Chip, to optimize and de-risk gene editing outcomes by providing a new form of insight into CRISPR.
  • At CRISPR QC, were working to empower the scientists, researchers, and doctors at the front lines of the genetic engineering revolution.

Former General Mills Executive John Church Joins Ever.Ag as Independent Board Director

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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FRISCO, Texas, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ever.Ag, a leading AgTech supply chain software and financial services company, has added former General Mills executive John Church to its board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • FRISCO, Texas, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ever.Ag, a leading AgTech supply chain software and financial services company, has added former General Mills executive John Church to its board of directors.
  • Church was instrumental in General Mills' transformative supply chain and ESG initiatives.
  • John Church retired from General Mills, an American multi-national manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods with a 2021 revenue of $18 billion and over $12 billion cost of goods sold, after more than 33 years with the company.
  • He held multiple executive leadership positions, including chief transformation and enterprise services officer and executive vice president of supply chain, reporting to its CEO for over a decade.