The information contained in this post is sponsored by CSC Leasing, who is solely responsible for its content. The content represents the views of CSC Leasing and does not necessarily reflect the views of Foodbytes or Rabobank. The publication of this content by Rabobank is not an endorsement of CSC Leasing or a recommendation to do business with CSC Leasing. In our previous post, we provided an overview of equipment leasing, how it works and why it’s a smart option for sustainable food and agriculture startups. If you haven’t yet read it, go check it out. In Part 2, we’re going to go a bit de ..read more

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In the eight years since Foodbytes’s inception, the F&A community has come to value our annual selection of startups representing promising solutions to major industry challenges. Our historical alumni community – those 400+ startups that were selected across those years – have gone on to raise over $3.5Bn and make waves in the areas of farm inputs, automation, novel ingredients, sustainable packaging and much more.   In our current format as a continuous online connection hub, we aim to keep delivering that value through our Alumni and Pick vetting badges.  We value the knowled ..read more

Investment in FMIS remains strong despite macro F&A startup funding downturn. Edge computing, layered solutions and legacy platform integration are the key drivers for more widespread industry adoption today. In the near future, the value of FMIS tech will likely expand both up and down the value chain, from sustainability monitoring and carbon measurement to consumer transparency around production practices. Sign up for free or log in to read the full report. The post Farm Management Information Systems Outlook appeared first on Foodbytes ..read more

Foodbytes dives into four critical drivers of the robotics and automation space: Grower ROI, crop biodiversity, ‘co-boting’ and coalition-building. Plus, don’t miss our list of 10 pioneering startups, all in our latest report – for Premium subscribers only. Sign up here to read the full report. Note: This report is for premium subscribers only. The post Robotics and Automation Recap and 10 Exemplary Startups appeared first on Foodbytes ..read more

The future of robotics & automation in F&A will be specialized, integrated and grower-approved. Foodbytes’ Startup Engagement Manager, Trevor Sieck, shares key startup considerations, cross-industry collaboration drivers and more in our February thematic report. Sign up here to read the full article. The post Robotics & Automation Outlook: Specialized, Integrated & Grower Approved appeared first on Foodbytes ..read more

Starting this year, Foodbytes is broadening its reach and accessibility as an online connection hub NEW YORK – February 8, 2023 – Today, Foodbytes, Rabobank’s long-standing innovation arm, is evolving the way it works with startups and corporates through the launch of a new online connection hub. Powered by Rabobank’s unmatched knowledge and network, Foodbytes aims to drive more sustainable impact within the food and agriculture industry by broadening its reach and accessibility. This innovation discovery tool is available to all interested global startups, corporates and investors. Since 2015 ..read more

The new Foodbytes online platform provides 24/7 access to vital innovation information.  Here’s more about how it works: Startups from around the world are now able to set up a free profile to efficiently increase their exposure to potential partners, customers, and funders, all in one place. Within their profile, startups are able to showcase their technology, current traction, fundraising stage, future milestones, impact, and timely investment and collaboration opportunities. Participating startups will also have the opportunity to potentially be featured in Foodbytes-driven insight re ..read more

Driven by our mission to foster efficient, collaborative innovation, Foodbytes will be exploring several critical themes shaping F&A innovation throughout the year. Our aim is to publish a summary of our findings, along with a watchlist of the most promising startups working in that field, on a monthly basis. Below are key focus areas, and segments ripe for innovation.   Robotics & Automation from Field to Factory  Operational efficiency  Worker safety  Labor challenge reduction  Collaborative robots  Shared decision making tools Farm Management Inf ..read more