Born in Island Harbour, Anguilla, Dr. Ellis Lorenzo Webster earned an Anguillan scholarship for Dental Therapy studies in Trinidad. After two years of dentistry in Anguilla, he completed a three-year Biology degree at the University of the Virgin Islands. His […]
It’s been an exciting journey since our last update on Green Coffee Company (GCC), a Legacy Group portfolio company and the leading coffee producer in Colombia. In 2022, the company made a splash after it secured an impressive $100 million […]
The global demand for seafood has led to overfishing that threatens the world’s oceans and drives species like eels to extinction. As the global demand for seafood continues to rise, it will exacerbate the intensive aquaculture that is already disrupting oceanic […]
Over the years, there’s been an increase in climate change awareness as governments and organizations put in place various measures to address global warming and the ongoing climate crisis. One of the solutions to reduce climate change and carbon dioxide […]
The global demand for seafood has led to overfishing that threatens the world’s oceans and drives species like eels to extinction. As the global demand for seafood continues to rise, it will exacerbate the intensive aquaculture that is already disrupting oceanic […]
We covered PlanetWatchers In June 2021 after the London-based geospatial intelligence startup raised $3.5 million in Series A funding to provide Analytics as a Service (AaaS) to the crop insurance industry. The round was co-led by Seraphim Capital and Creative Ventures, […]
If you think non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are just about funny monkey JPEG images, think again. Although the technology is still in its infant stage, NFTs can be used to represent ownership of any digital assets. Because each NFT is unique and […]
In 2021, the total world population was estimated to be around 7.88 billion people. With billions of people to feed, the demand for food is also rising. Additionally, there are also challenges of land and water to contend with. The world needs to […]
The Administrative Council of the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program recently approved $5.8 million in funding to support 62 projects to conduct applied research, farmer education, and farm advisor training to strengthen sustainable agriculture throughout the Northeast […]
The impacts of climate change are global in scope, unprecedented in scale, and can no longer be denied. We can see the impacts of climate change all around. Some of the major impacts include increased heat, drought, insect outbreaks, increased […]
In 2021, the total world population is estimated to be around 7.88 billion people. With billions of people to feed, the demand for food is also rising. With millions of people, there are also challenges of land and water to contend with. The world […]
World meat consumption is expected to double by 2050. The world’s growing population along with the popularity of animal protein is responsible for the growth in meat consumption. While the industry has improved efficiency, production processes, and veterinary care to […]
The coronavirus pandemic has forced restaurants to evolve their business models to accommodate the heightened need for takeout and delivery. The pandemic has also led to a resurgence in innovation as startups as businesses are finding new ways to adapt […]
Jack & Bry, a producer of plant-based meat alternatives, has secured £1.25 million in seed funding. The round was led by SFC Capital, with other backers including KM Capital, Rubix Ventures, and a number of high net worth private investors. […]
As governments and organizations around the world look for new ways to combat climate change and reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, many other companies are also looking at technology for efficient farm production. As of 2019, agriculture generates an estimated 25% […]
XPRIZE is a non-profit organization that designs and hosts public competitions intended to encourage technological development to benefit humanity. Its mission is to bring about “radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity” through incentivized competition. Back in October, the organization released […]
Earlier this week, Orbia, a global company in the chemical and petrochemical industry, announced the launch of Orbia Ventures, a corporate venture capital (CVC) fund enabling Orbia to collaborate with startups that aspire to advance life around the world. Through this fund, […]
Over the past two decades, the American food scene has undergone considerable change. According to a recent report from the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation and the American Heart Association, 95 percent of shoppers in the United States say […]
2020 is one of the worst years in recent history. So far, the deadly coronavirus pandemic has claimed over 1 million precious lives around the world. However, many experts are saying coronavirus is just the beginning. Yesterday, we told you […]
v2food, the Australian plant-based meat startup that makes tasty plant-based meat that’s good for the environment, announced today it has closed $55 million (AU$77 million) in Series B funding to take Australian plant-based meat to the world. This is the largest funding round […]
