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The 2023 edition of the #FoodTech500 is FINALLY OUT! With over 1,500+ applicants from over 70 countries, this list celebrates the global entrepreneurial talent at the intersection of food, technology, and sustainability! Originally conceived as a single edition, we soon realized the dynamic nature of our industry demands an annual spotlight on the latest and most innovative companies! And here we are five editions later, with the same mission to use our platform as a way to amplify the voices of the change-makers. It's a genuine pleasure for us to champion these companies changing our food system and addressing its most pressing issues. A heartfelt thank you to all the companies that have applied, making this list possible every year. Download the full list ranking here -> https://lnkd.in/esgFx5sA We hope you enjoy it! #FoodTech500 #FoodTech #Innovation #Sustainability #ForwardFooding

Cultivating success: New Jersey CEA Executive Roundtable 2024 The "New Jersey Controlled Environment Agriculture - Virtual Executive Roundtable 2024" is a new webinar moderated by industry experts Desmond Hayes (GeoGreens) and Kalindi Bakshi, PhD. (Middlesex County), and Doyin Ashiru (NJEDA). The agenda covers a range of topics, including sharing successes and setbacks, fostering collaborations within the industry, navigating the challenges of standardization and regulation, exploring funding and incentive opportunities, and more. This executive roundtable provides a platform for key players in the CEA sector to exchange ideas, experiences, and strategies for further advancing the industry in New Jersey. The panelists are representing CEA organizations such as Element Farms, GLASE, Vindara, Vision Greens, MicroClimates, Farm One, CEA Alliance, Edible Garden, Area 2 Farms, and Local Grown Salads, will engage in insightful discussions on various aspects of controlled environment agriculture. Speaking during the webinar are: Doyin Ashiru, Sector Lead Non-Retail Food and Beverage Kalindi Bakshi, PhD., Economic Development Specialist - Food & Beverage Innovation Desmond Hayes, Owner and Founder of GeoGreens Rob Laing, Founder of Farm.One Zale Tabakman , Founder and President of Local Grown Salads Neda Vaseghi, Executive Division of Microclimates Lenny Louis, CEO of Vision Greens Gretchen Schimelpfenig, Executive Director at Energy Resources Integration Daniel Janeczko, Head Grower at Element Farms Tom Stenzel, Executive Director at the CEA Alliance Scott Prendergast with Edible Garden Oren Falkowitz with Area 2 Farms Aneeta Uppal, Program Manager at Vindara

Happy New Year, Vertical Farming Pioneers! 🎉 As we stand within our indoor vertical fields, surrounded by thriving green towers rooted in nutrient-rich soil, let's herald the arrival of a New Year teeming with growth, innovation, and the promise of sustainable abundance. To our dedicated team: You are the architects of our soil-based vertical haven, cultivating a future where tradition meets technology. Your steadfast commitment breathes life into our mission, nurturing a flourishing ecosystem within these walls. To our aspiring cultivators: Your hands, intimately connected with the earth, nurture our vertical landscape into a verdant paradise. Your dedication to soil-based farming elevates our pursuit of sustainable nourishment and wholesome harvests. To every individual contributing to our vertical journey: Your support and hard work have woven the fabric of our success. Your presence in this thriving ecosystem has nurtured a culture of innovation and growth. Here's to a year of cultivating deeper roots, reaching new heights, and flourishing together! 🌱🌟