Last-mile delivery takes another leap forward
A new model of grocery shopping is emerging in the US, similar to the door-dashery that’s been happening in Chinese cities now for some time.
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Hot-water immersion improves nutrient content and shelf life in tomatoes, finds University of Florida study
Florida researchers have found that a brief dunking in hot water prior to storage improves antioxidant and lycopene content and curbs chilling injuries, prolonging shelf life, in fresh tomatoes.
Alt-protein start-ups attract big bucks in H1 2020
AgFunder’s mid-year investment report has found that ‘innovative food’ start-ups, notably those in the alt-protein space, attracted more investment capital in the first half of 2020 than in the entire previous year.
Why some lab mice get fat on fructose and others, not so much
UCLA researchers have found that mice prone to obesity and diabetes metabolise fructose better after receiving faecal matter transplants from mice with more useful gut microbes.
UNSW a global contender across the board
UNSW has rocketed upwards in this year’s ARWU global research rankings to #74, and now outranks all other Australian unis with its across-the-board research performance.
Could farming wheat indoors alleviate food insecurity?
University of Florida research suggests wheat yields could be boosted exponentially if this staple grain was grown undercover, in vertical farm facilities. To make it economically viable, just add reliable renewable energy.
Genentech and a ‘new era of personalised health care’
Genentech is using big data, digital health tools and sophisticated analytics to improve individuals’ access to ‘life-altering, biomarker-driven therapies’, opening the door to safer, more effective medical treatments.
Customisable electric truck platform set to transform rapid transport
If all goes according to plan, the customisable electric utility-vehicle platform US-based, Amazon-backed automotive start-up Rivian is creating could be a game-changer for food supply chains worldwide.
Midstream-tech start-ups surge in China, meeting consumer demand for safe, speedy food supply
Online ag-food supply-chain platform Lehe Food raised 400 million Yuan (US$56m) in its third round of funding, reflecting the rise of digital start-ups streamlining the journey from farm to fork.
Why the future of farming is in cities: the big money in vertical farming
This video highlights some of the high-tech commercial vertical-farming operations supplying fresh greens to cities across the world – and some of the big-name investors backing them.