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Experts at a summit discussed the misalignment of traditional venture capital models with the agri-food sector's long innovation timelines, highlighting the need for more patient and flexible funding approaches. While some panellists suggested recalibrating expectations and strategies, others emphasized the importance of customer-centric innovation and government involvement. The consensus was that venture capital alone is insufficient, and a more diversified funding landscape involving government support and strategic partnerships is essential to drive meaningful innovation in agri-food systems.
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Dutch animal nutrition group, De Heus, has agreed to acquire 100% of CJ Feed & Care’s operations in Vietnam, Indonesia, South Korea, Cambodia, and the Philippines, in a deal that significantly strengthens its presence across Asia.
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Corteva joins a growing list of companies that believe going alone is better than sticking together.
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Bayer is shifting its focus in Europe from carbon farming to developing regenerative value chain partnerships with major food brands like PepsiCo and Mars Petcare. The company aims to enhance biodiversity, water management, and soil health by tailoring solutions to specific crops and regions, addressing the long-term sourcing needs of food brands while supporting farmers in managing immediate challenges like drought. Bayer collaborates with partners to financially compensate farmers for adopting regenerative practices, advocating a gradual approach to ensure a sustainable transition and emphasizing the importance of mindset shifts across the value chain.
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UK-based start-up Oxcel uses nanobubbles to improve the gut health of livestock, thus reducing feed costs, as the company plans to expand the technology with the help of a seed round.