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Food companies can now certify their products as free from ultraprocessed ingredients
The Non-UPF Program says it’s the first to offer a label in the U.S. for brands to highlight products free from excessive processing and artificial additives. A nutrition nonprofit says it has rolled out the first certification in the U.S. for food companies to highlight their products as non-ultraprocessed. The Non-UPF Program, launched at the end of 2024, said Thursday it has extended its “Non-UPF” certification label to the entire food industry. The label is meant for foods free from...
Corteva Launches First Bioinsecticide Goltrevo, Expands Portfolio with Varpelgo to Target Yield-Threatening Pests
Corteva Agriscience has announced the launch of its first bioinsecticide, Goltrevo , alongside the introduction of Varpelgo , marking a strategic expansion in the company’s crop protection portfolio designed to address destructive pest pressures, including corn leafhopper, aphids, whiteflies, and chewing insects. The dual product release reflects Corteva’s long-term position that biological and synthetic crop protection tools must function in an integrated framework to strengthen farm...
Robotics and AI Are Reshaping Agriculture and Food Systems: From Small Farms to Self-Driving Labs and Autonomous Kitchens
Agriculture and food systems are undergoing a fundamental transformation powered by robotics, artificial intelligence, and automation. After a challenging investment cycle for agtech, recent developments indicate a shift toward highly specialized automation solutions that are scalable, cost-efficient, and commercially viable. New milestones from Naïo Technologies, Atinary, and Appetronix demonstrate the growing maturity of automation in farming, scientific research, and food service. French...
Smart Farm Robotix: Bulgarian Innovation Driven by Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
In the midst of a global technological revolution, Bulgarian agriculture is steadily entering a new era powered by robotics and artificial intelligence (AI). Despite the fact that much of Europe’s innovation focus often shifts toward other industries and access to funding for agri-tech startups remains a challenge, companies like Smart Farm Robotix demonstrate that Bulgarian agricultural technology holds strong potential, commented Rossen Kolev , co-founder of Smart Farm Robotix, in an...
The European Commission adopted the 2026 work programme of the European Innovation Council
It opens funding opportunities worth over €1.4 billion for strategic technologies and scaling up companies. Funding and support in 2026 The EIC work programme 2026 details the funding in five main schemes: EIC Pathfinder (€262 million) for multi-disciplinary research teams to undertake visionary research with the potential to lead to technology breakthroughs (grants up to €4 million). EIC Transition (€100 million) to turn research results into innovation opportunities, following up on...
Trends in innovative food for November
The Wasted Plenty: How $382 Billion in Uneaten Food Reveals a System Out of Balance Edible Planet Ventures The Wasted Plenty: How $382 Billion in Uneaten Food Reveals a System Out of Balance Edible Planet Ventures Study: Beyond Meatless: How Hybrid Proteins Could Redefine Asia’s Meat Future Edible Planet Ventures Believer Meats Gets USDA Approval for Cultivated Chicken and World’s Largest Cell-Based Meat Facility Edible Planet Ventures Nearly four in ten UK consumers open to trying...
Agriventures Selected Among the Winners of the Circular Voices Project
The new European initiative Circular Voices: From the Balkans to Andalusia – Climate‑Smart Farming Narratives has officially launched. Led by Agriventures in partnership with Alberizas, the project explores how circular food practices in Spain and Bulgaria create tangible environmental and social impact. By reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening local economies, and amplifying sustainability stories, Circular Voices aims to make Europe’s transition to a circular food system both...
Agriventures is a Finalist at the Forbes Innovation Awards 2025
We are proud to announce that Agriventures has been selected as a finalist in the “Social Innovation” category at the prestigious Forbes Innovation Awards 2025 ! This nomination recognizes our mission to drive meaningful change through innovation — not only by improving efficiency but by addressing significant social and environmental challenges. For several weeks, the jury of the Forbes Innovation Awards 2025 evaluated companies and individuals applying across six categories. The finalists...
Osirix: Transforming Precision Agriculture with Smart Spraying Technology
At Agriventures , we take pride in supporting visionary agri-tech startups that drive real change in how food is produced, resources are managed, and sustainability is achieved. One of our standout members, Osirix , is redefining how farmers protect their fields — combining precision, efficiency, and environmental responsibility . Smarter Spraying, Better Results Osirix uses cutting-edge technology to analyze aerial imagery and automatically identify weed-infested areas. The platform then...
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