Tag: agriculture
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The Wonderful Company Awards $1M for Innovation Challenge
Los Angeles-based The Wonderful COmpany–the brand behind the well knokwn POM Wonderful juice brand–said it has named winners in its $1M Wonderful Innovation Challenge. According to the company, it had over 400 applicants to the contest, and has award…
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Alexandria Venture Investments Ramps Investment Activity
Pasadena-based Alexandria Venture Investments, the venture arm of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, says that has been ranked as one of the year’s top five most active U.S. investors in the “agrifoodtech” sector. According to the company, it is on track…
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Future Acres Links Robotics With Plant Breeder Sun World International
Santa Monica-based agricultural robotics startup Future Acres says it has signed a collaboration agreement with global plant variety breeder and genetics licensor Sun World International to further develop its proprietary technology, the company said t…
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Radicle Growth Teams With UPL On $1.25M Startup Challenge
San Diego-based Radicle Growth, which focuses on incubating early stage agriculture and food technology, and agriculture giant UPL said today that the two are in a new partnership, which will invest $1.25M in two startups that can “positively impact an…
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ProducePay Picks Up $43M In Series C
Los Angeles-based ProducePay, a fintech startup which offers up pricing information, analytics, and a marketplace connecting produce growers and distributors, has raised $43M in its Series C funding. The funding was led by G2VP, with co-lead IFC (Inter…