Erik Westblom is the Co-Founder and CEO of Provision, and agtech startup that makes cloud software to streamline food safety and QA. Clients can build simple digital templates that expedite recordkeeping, with automatic schedules, rules, and alerts that increase compliance. All food safety and quality data is centralized in one hub with automatic history and customizable reporting. This makes it faster to complete audits, and easier to analyze processes.

Eion, a permanent carbon removal technology company, today announced the close of a Series A funding round exceeding $12 million. The round was co-led by AgFunder and Ridgeline, along with participation from a broad coalition of strategic climate, ag tech, financial and impact investors, as well as upstream mineral supplier Sibelco. New and returning investors also include Carbon Removal Partners, Mercator Partners, Orion, Overture, SLVC and Trailhead Capital.

Trailhead Capital led the round with participation from Bonaventure Capital, Homecoming Capital, Impact Assets, One Small Planet, Pelican Ag, Lacebark

SWARM Engineering is a rising star that is transforming the way food supply chain companies are managing their key challenges for competitive advantage. With a unique approach to Challenge Management – a specialist aspect of the multi-billion-dollar market for decision intelligence – and offering an array of advanced solutions that incorporate AI, Machine Learning, and Operational Research, SWARM Engineering is rapidly gaining a dedicated band of followers.

Anthony’s journey to the helm of SWARM has included a stint as a computer operator at Kraft foods straight from school, a Creative Writing course at Oxford University, and success as a published author of both fiction and non-fiction books.

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Working with a company called Proof, we will be collecting a range of new data in an effort to accelerate the transition to a regenerative world through impact-driven investments.

Out of several amazing moments since beginning the startup company EarthSense in 2016, Illinois Computer Science professor Girish Chowdhary said that few, if any, could top the experience just two Sundays ago when he spoke at the National Science Foundation headquarters in Alexandria, Va.

A major criticism levied against CPGs when it comes to improving their sustainability is that it’s hard to measure the progress they make. Ingredion is taking that head-on by working with HowGood and its database to meet customer demands for sustainable ingredients.

The acquisition is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2022, subject to customary closing conditions. Specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Our team sat down with Food Waste Funder Circle for an exclusive interview showcased in their monthly member newsletter.

Farmland is in high demand from growers and traditional landowners as well as investors who are finding value in agricultural land as an asset class.

Raised in a cattle and timber family, Tripp grew up learning the value of stewardship from his grandfathers. It was an early introduction to a conservation mindset and the interconnectivity of everything from plants, to animals, to water, natural resources and more.

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CNBC’s Diana Olick reports on a start-up fighting climate change by using food data.

Pete Oberle, managing partner of Trailhead Capital, shares about his journey into investing and the latest investments they have made. Among them there is a regenerative cultivated lab-grown meat company.

Senator Durbin describes the AgTech innovations EarthSense has created as the kind of innovation we need.

Although real-world data is scant, proponents say robotics and AI will soon revolutionize agriculture.

Funds will be used to grow HowGood’s platform and team to meet increasing demand for unique product impact data

SWARM Engineering, the software-as-a-service platform that focuses on solving complex challenges in the agri-food supply chain, announced today the launch of the SWARM Challenge Modeler, a unique approach to defining and solving business challenges.