Food & Agriculture
Let me drone on a moment about drones for agriculture or forestry
The maps and data provided by tons can help companies identify the best biodiversity and habitat restoration plans to degraded lands, and keep an eye on progress. Read More
PepsiCo, Danone and Kellogg's share ingredients for global food system transformation
At GreenBiz21, three big food companies showcased their pathways to sustainable food systems with large-scale commitments. Read More
General Mills, Danone pilots provide proof for regenerative agriculture success
Three-year results from Danone’s regenerative agriculture program focus on data over carbon sequestration, at least for now. Read More
Aquaculture becomes a net-positive
As more food companies, investors and entrepreneurs cast their ideas into the ocean of innovation, the greater the chances for a bountiful, sustainable catch. Read More
Next-gen GMO entrepreneurs target consumers, not farmers
Startup Pairwise is focused on making nutritious plants such as mustard greens or blackberries more palatable to consumer appetites without adding new genes. This approach could be much less controversial than previous GMO efforts. Read More
Global agriculture will be drastically altered by climate change
Climate change is shifting where ideal growing conditions exist and is leaving farmers behind. How can we secure our future food supply and support the people who grow it? Read More
5 cool measurement tools attempting to quantify regenerative agriculture
These startups and nonprofits are using cutting edge technology and research to bring quantitative numbers to the highly qualitative agricultural world. Read More
This X-incubated startup takes aim at solving food waste and food insecurity
The company, Project Delta, is tackling waste and hunger by bringing big tech data practices to food banks and grocery stores. Read More
Unilever, Starbucks are founding members in venture to turn food waste into energy
Vanguard Renewables makes renewable natural gas financially and logistically possible for farms and global brands. Read More
The success of carbon farming requires collaborative innovation
Business, NGOs, governments, academia, and community sectors must be involved to make effective system change. Read More