Mann Lake Acquires Apis Biologix to Integrate Bee Nutrition Science
Mann Lake Ltd., the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of beekeeping supplies, announced the acquisition of Apis Biologix, the maker of Bio‑Activator and BIO‑Metabolic‑Fuel bee‑nutrition supplements. The deal brings Apis Biologix’s proprietary science in‑house, expands distribution across North America, and will continue existing product lines while accelerating new formulation development.
Planasa (EW Group) Acquires Illinois Foundation Seeds
German EW Group subsidiary Planasa has completed the acquisition of US-based sweet corn breeder Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc. (IFSI), a portfolio company of Armory Capital. The deal expands Planasa’s plant genetics capabilities while allowing IFSI to retain operational independence under...
Western Growers Backs Ag‑tech Hub with $1.5M
Western Growers announced a three‑year, $1.5 million partnership with Reservoir Farms to develop and test agricultural robotics and automation technologies for specialty‑crop growers. The deal gives Western Growers’ members and affiliated startups access to field demonstrations and on‑farm trials at Reservoir...
DataFarming Raises $2.5M to Accelerate Tech Deployment
Australian agritech startup DataFarming announced it has closed a $2.5 million funding round backed by GrainCorp Ventures, the GrainInnovate Fund (managed by Artesian Ventures Partners) and a private family office. The capital will be used to scale operations, expand technical...
Wingreens Acquires Safe Harvest in Share‑swap Deal
Wingreens, a packaged food and beverage company, completed the acquisition of pesticide‑free brand Safe Harvest via a share‑swap transaction. The deal expands Wingreens' portfolio, adding Safe Harvest to its existing brands Wingreens Farms and Raw Pressery.
Premier Tech Acquires Inno‑3B and Artechno Growsystems to Enter CEA Market
Premier Tech announced the acquisition of Inno‑3B and Artechno Growsystems in April 2026, marking its entry into the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector. The deal creates Premier Tech Controlled Culture and expands its footprint in greenhouse technology. Financial terms were...
OurCrowd Invests $270,000 in Israeli Food-Tech Startup PhenOlives
Israeli food-tech startup PhenOlives secured $270,000 from venture investor OurCrowd as part of a $1 million funding round. The capital will help scale its commercial-scale olive pomace-to-flour production line and expand internationally. The investment also coincides with the appointment of former...
Decameal Secures Seed Funding From Delphinus Venture Capital, Rockstart, and Aller Aqua
Denmark-based FoodTech startup Decameal announced the closing of a Seed round led by Delphinus Venture Capital and Rockstart, with strategic co‑investor Aller Aqua participating. The undisclosed amount will support the development of its patent‑pending process to convert invasive shore crabs...
Green Boy Group Invests in Fudi Protein to Back Alfalfa-Derived RuBisCO Protein
Los Angeles and Amsterdam‑based ingredient supplier Green Boy Group has made an early‑stage investment in Fudi Protein, a startup that extracts RuBisCO protein from alfalfa. The amount was not disclosed, but the deal underscores Green Boy’s bet on sustainable, high‑quality...
Agrofirma Lobe SIA Invests $6.5M to Launch Europe's First Crop-Based Protein Plant in Latvia
Finnish food tech company Happy Plant Protein licensed its dry extrusion technology to Latvian agricultural firm Agrofirma Lobe SIA for a new plant protein production facility in Latvia. The €6 million ($6.5 million) project, partly funded by EU grants, will have a...
Premier Tech Acquires Inno-3B and Artechno, Launches Controlled Culture Business
Premier Tech announced the launch of its new Premier Tech Controlled Culture business group, supported by the acquisition of Canadian vertical farming manufacturer Inno-3B and Dutch supplier Artechno. The acquisitions give Premier Tech integrated, automated solutions for controlled environment agriculture...
US International Development Finance Corp Invests $11M in Pune's Nutrifresh Farm Tech
The US International Development Finance Corporation deployed Rs 90 crore (≈$11 million) as the first tranche of a planned Rs 400 crore infusion into Pune‑based Nutrifresh Farm Tech, a controlled‑environment agriculture company. The funding will accelerate precision‑driven vertical farming projects in Bhor and Purandar, with...
AgroPlantae Acquires Kemin Crop Technologies Product Portfolio
AgroPlantae, a Fresno‑based biostimulant maker, has completed the acquisition of Kemin Industries’ Crop Technologies product portfolio, adding eight botanical‑based biopesticides and plant nutrition solutions. The deal transfers the product line and sales team to AgroPlantae, with no changes to formulations...
Agriodor Raises $16.5M Series A to Expand Scent-Based Crop Protection Globally
French agritech startup Agriodor announced a $16.5 million Series A round led by the Environmental and Solidarity Revolution Fund, with participation from Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale, Crédit Mutuel Impact, Région Sud Investissement, CAAP Création, Capagro, CapHorn and SWEN Capital Partners. The funding...