Agri-tech start-up AgroNetica has announced plans to advance toward commercial deployment of a transgene-free, gene-edited cacao with improved disease resistance.

Those Vegan Cowboys has secured over €1.2m in subsidy through the EU-backed OPZuid programme, together with partners Interfood, HAS Green Academy and XXL Nutrition.

Scientific risk assessment specialist SciPinion has launched an AI-led solution that aims to give food-tech start-ups a faster path to market for their ingredients in the US, ahead of proposed changes to the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) approval process.

German biotech company MicroHarvest has announced changes to its leadership team as the company prepares for its next phase of growth.

Annick Verween, head of Biotope by VIB, explores how precision fermentation, alternative protein and gene editing can build a more resilient food system, and why AI-assisted biological design is making once-unviable solutions realistic today.

Agriculture companies Vylor and Rainbow Crops have announced a collaboration to advance new corn traits using AI and multiplex gene editing.

Barcelona-based agri-business company Elian has welcomed the Spanish Development Financing Company COFIDES into its share capital with an investment of €40 million.

German ingredients manufacturer Crespel & Deiters has launched two new high-protein crisp ingredients for functional food applications: Lory IsoCrisp Fava Protein and Lory IsoCrisp Wheat Protein.

The European Commission has this week unveiled its Communication on a new Strategic Approach to Research and Innovation for agriculture, forestry, rural areas and food systems.