Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder NewsCentury-old Keystone Cooperative joins Alloy Partners’ venture studio for animal, human and planetary healthThe 20,000-farmer-strong Keystone Cooperative will bring "the real-world, practical side of the farmer" to the venture-building process. The post Century-old Keystone Cooperative joins Alloy Partners’ venture studio for animal, human and planetary health appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Jennifer Marston·24 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder NewsNatural Capital gaining ‘increasing recognition’ from more institutional investors: reportTwo in five institutional asset owners expect to make their first natural capital allocation within five years. The post Natural Capital gaining ‘increasing recognition’ from more institutional investors: report appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Jennifer Marston·21 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder NewsAgriFood Signals: Farmbot unearths fresh funding, Homestead Capital nabs $150m, Gates backs ‘HeatSmart’ cassavaPlus: Physicians sue over dietary guidelines. The post AgriFood Signals: Farmbot unearths fresh funding, Homestead Capital nabs $150m, Gates backs ‘HeatSmart’ cassava appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Jennifer Marston·20 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder NewsIIF to launch its farm investment platform across Canada following new capital raise from VerdexThe Australian startup's expansion shows how rapidly its investment platform can be replicated in a new market, says founder Nathan MacPhee. The post IIF to launch its farm investment platform across Canada following new capital raise from Verdex appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Jennifer Marston·20 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder NewsMafix raises $5.4m to activate silicate rock into climate-smart fertilizerThe capital injection will help Mafix produce 1,000 tons of product for trials across the US, says cofounder Jade Marcus. The post Mafix raises $5.4m to activate silicate rock into climate-smart fertilizer appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Elaine Watson·20 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder NewsSuperbrewed Food expands beyond bulk protein with postbiotic launch"We’re seeing tremendous market interest in natural ingredients that can bring digestive and immune-support functionality into supplements and everyday functional foods," says CEO Bryan Tracy. The post Superbrewed Food expands beyond bulk protein with postbiotic launch appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Elaine Watson·19 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder NewsGuest article: The field day is the new term sheet; how growers are vetting ag robotics for real-use application"The signals and data points that come from a company's participation in a field day are invaluable in vetting teams, and too many investors are missing them," says Connie Bowen at Farmhand Ventures. The post Guest article: The field day is the new term sheet; how growers are vetting ag robotics for real-use application appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Connie Bowen and Hannah Johnson·19 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder NewsPairwise sees ‘dramatic uptick’ in CRISPR licensing as gene editing moves beyond row cropsPairwise has seen a surge in licensing deals for its gene editing platform over the past 12-18 months and now has 25 licensees, says COO Ian Miller, PhD. The post Pairwise sees ‘dramatic uptick’ in CRISPR licensing as gene editing moves beyond row crops appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Elaine Watson·18 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder NewsQuorn Foods’ UK retail recovery gathers pace, but foodservice ‘likely to get worse before it gets better’Quorn's new protein bites reach a new set of consumers and command higher price points and margins, says the alt meat firm. The post Quorn Foods’ UK retail recovery gathers pace, but foodservice ‘likely to get worse before it gets better’ appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Elaine Watson·17 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder Newsdsm-firmenich takes Protopia yeast protein to industrial scale, targets fishmeal and wheyProtopia could generate a novel revenue stream for Indian ethanol producers who are sitting on significant underutilized capacity. The post dsm-firmenich takes Protopia yeast protein to industrial scale, targets fishmeal and whey appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Elaine Watson·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder NewsInside Nanovel’s bid to crack robotic citrus harvestingIn the US, says Isaac Mazor, “manual citrus harvesting costs around $42–43 per 900-lb field bin, versus $25-30 using our technology.” The post Inside Nanovel’s bid to crack robotic citrus harvesting appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Elaine Watson·14 August 2026
