Evonik Completes Backward Integration of its Global MetAMINO® Production Network
Evonik has completed the backward integration of its world-scale MetAMINO® (DL-methionine) production hub in Mobile, Alabama. With on-site production of the key intermediate methyl mercaptan in Europe (Antwerp), Asia (Singapore), and now the Americas (Mobile), the company has fully integrated its global methionine production network, further strengthening efficiency, supply security, and sustainability.
AgriFood Signals: Wild Bio acquires F1 Seed, ADM Capital raises $48m
AgFunderNews rounds up the most important fundings, mergers, acquisitions, closures, and industry buzz in agtech and foo…
SUIND Secures ₹20.5 Crore To Expand AI-Powered Agricultural Drone Technology
Indian AgriTech startup SUIND has raised ₹20.5 crore (approximately US$2.2 million) in seed funding to accelerate the commercial deployment of its autonomous agricultural drones and expand its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered aerial technology into industrial applications.
农业农村部就《农药登记资料要求》公开征求意见，落实新版农药登记管理办法
世界农化网中文网报道：7月31日，农业农村部种植业管理司发布关于征求《农药登记资料要求》修改意见的通知。
ZEUS failure clouds future of Novo’s cardiovascular plans
Why it matters: The setback weakens Novo’s attempt to build a cardiovascular business beyond its obesity and diabetes portfolio. It also leaves two studies expected next year carrying the remaining prospects of the ziltivekimab program.
Mercantile Life Science Ventures IV and Big Idea Ventures Invest in Maia Fertility
August 2026, Israel: Mercantile Life Science Ventures IV (MLSV) and Big Idea Ventures (BIV), via its Generation Food Rur…
Sustainable Palm Oil: A Strategic Opportunity for the Middle East
Geographically located between the production markets of Asia and the largest consumption market for sustainable palm oil, Europe, there are huge opportunities for Middle East companies to benefit from their unique position. But with a new regulation coming into force at the end of 2026, companies need to move now, if they want to make good use of these opportunities. Ruben Brunsveld, Deputy Director EMEA at the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), explains why.
Can dark fermentation reshape the natural astaxanthin market?
Natural astaxanthin—a potent antioxidant that sells for thousands of dollars per kilo—has historically been produced by …
🎥 Can editing the ‘dark genome’ make crops more heat tolerant?
[Disclosure: AgFunderNews’ parent company AgFunder is an investor in Plantik Biosciences.] Can editing the so-called “da…
Pharmanovia licenses China-approved PARP drug for up to €423.5M
Why it matters: The agreement takes IMPACT’s first approved medicine beyond China and gives Pharmanovia a near-market ovarian cancer asset that is already under European regulatory review.