(opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder NewsOffbeast develops ‘world’s first’ beef-plant hybrid whole cutsOffbeast has developed a manufacturing process designed to integrate into existing meat-processing lines, says CEO Insa Mohr. The post Offbeast develops ‘world’s first’ beef-plant hybrid whole cuts appeared first on AgFunderNews.
(opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder NewsAgriFood Signals: Ranch tech startup Ranchbot nets $15m, Target hires chief AI officer, plant cell culture megadealPlus: Vertical farmer GoodLeaf Farms achieves profitability. The post AgriFood Signals: Ranch tech startup Ranchbot nets $15m, Target hires chief AI officer, plant cell culture megadeal appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Elaine Watson·13 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder NewsMillow raises $2.3m, gears up for commercial launch of minimally processed alt meat"The job now is disciplined commercial execution," says CEO Fredrik Öhrn. The post Millow raises $2.3m, gears up for commercial launch of minimally processed alt meat appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Elaine Watson·13 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder NewsSwiss alt meat startup Planted scales fermented whole-cut platform, eyes B2B partnerships“In Austria and Switzerland we’re the market leader and in Germany we’re the fastest growing player," claims Planted CEO Pascal Bieri. The post Swiss alt meat startup Planted scales fermented whole-cut platform, eyes B2B partnerships appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Elaine Watson·12 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder NewsFrom GLP-1s to biosensors: Inside Cornucopian Capital’s precision health playbookAryeh Ganz: “What if we could make improved health span, performance, and longevity accessible to everyone?” The post From GLP-1s to biosensors: Inside Cornucopian Capital’s precision health playbook appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Elaine Watson·11 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder NewsGRAS overhaul: less onerous than feared, but legal battle likelyThe long-anticipated proposed rule is less onerous than some had feared but could still create headaches for the food industry if not properly resourced and will almost certainly prompt legal challenges, say experts. The post GRAS overhaul: less onerous than feared, but legal battle likely appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Elaine Watson·11 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder News“Climate resilience” platform ClimateAi winds down operationsCEO Himanshu Gupta blamed unspecified “geopolitical and climate headwinds” that “made it hard to continue our mission." The post “Climate resilience” platform ClimateAi winds down operations appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Elaine Watson·9 August 2026
Industry News (opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder NewsNew FCC proposal could ‘retroactively ban’ some existing ag spray drones, warns DJIThe proposal would mean that selected ag spray drones already cleared for the US market could no longer be imported or sold, says DJI. The post New FCC proposal could ‘retroactively ban’ some existing ag spray drones, warns DJI appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Elaine Watson·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder NewsCultivated Food Labs advances faba bean hull-based cocoa alternative“The goal is to build out supply chains for these ingredients and then work with strategic partners," says president Joel Gfeller. The post Cultivated Food Labs advances faba bean hull-based cocoa alternative appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Elaine Watson·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder NewsBioScout raises $4.8m for early warning system for fungal pathogens“BioScout is one of those rare companies that solves a massive, urgent problem, whilst also building a unique and powerful dataset that amplifies the impact,” says Astanor partner Harry Biggs. The post BioScout raises $4.8m for early warning system for fungal pathogens appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Elaine Watson·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder NewsAgriFood Signals: Eatable Adventures launches accelerator, Ambrook raises $30m, LIVEKINDLY acquires DalcoPlus: US GMO labeling rules "must change." The post AgriFood Signals: Eatable Adventures launches accelerator, Ambrook raises $30m, LIVEKINDLY acquires Dalco appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Jennifer Marston·6 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AgFunder NewsPlantible raises $35m in debt, equity, to increase RuBisCO protein production fivefold“We have rolled out a new [lemna] strain that has allowed us to increase our yield by more than 40%, which has been pretty exciting,” says CEO Tony Martens. The post Plantible raises $35m in debt, equity, to increase RuBisCO protein production fivefold appeared first on AgFunderNews. (opens original source in a new tab)Elaine Watson·6 August 2026
