Ferrero Hazelnut Company, EIIS, and Conaf announce the continuation of the Hazelnut Agronomy Program, a technical school for hazelnut cultivation in Italy
UK-based agritech startup Cordon Technologies raises £1M to help farmers cut pesticide use through precision spraying
Dutch financial institution Van Lanschot Kempen acquired a 400-hectare olive grove in Portugal’s Alqueva region to expand its Rio de Azeite platform. The property features favorable climate conditions and reliable water resources from the Alqueva dam. The SDG Farmland fund now manages approximately 26,600 hectares globally with over 480 million euros in assets under management.
SRS Legal advised on the entry of two new investors, Futurum Tech and Mikash Holding GmbH, into Portuguese sustainable food company Corial Foods through conversion of investment instruments. The operation reflects growing investor interest in Portuguese innovative and sustainable business projects.
Syngenta participated in the 2026 Food & Science Festival in Mantua, celebrating ten years of participation. The company organized a conference discussing how agriculture must adapt to climate change, supply chain tensions, and regulatory pressures. Syngenta emphasized the strategic importance of biologicals, artificial intelligence in R&D, and integrated crop defense as key drivers for future agricultural competitiveness and sustainability.
Resurrect Bio, a London-based agricultural BioTech startup, closed an oversubscribed Series A funding round at €8.8 million ($10.3 million), led by Corteva through its Corteva Catalyst platform. The company had made an initial close of over €6.8 million in February 2026.