20 Nov 2020

Food and AgTech in 2020: An IDTechEx Perspective
2020 has been a challenging year for the food and agriculture industries, however, the crisis caused by the COVID-19 outbreak has led to several opportunities in the global food and agriculture industry, particularly for alternative and novel food systems.
Full profile interview
20 Oct 2020

Covestro
Covestro is the leading supplier of plastics products, focusing primarily on polycarbonates resin and polyerethanes. IDTechEx spoke with the R&D team for the use of polycarbonates in 5G infrastructure
9 Oct 2020

Could Unlocking the Plant Microbiome Lead to a New Green Revolution?
Plants host complex communities of microbes, which can have a significant impact on crop yields and quality, both positively and negatively. Until recently, it was generally believed that almost all microbes were detrimental or neutral to plant life.
Background
28 Jul 2020

Varigen Biosciences
Varigen Biosciences is a life sciences start-up that uses advanced genomics technology to discover and produce the next generation of natural products. This article discusses how Varigen Biosciences is able to use its technology for discovery of natural products for use in agriculture.
28 Jul 2020

Feeding the World with Genetic Technologies: Technologies and Policies
Dr Michael Dent shares some of the research from the brand new IDTechEx report, "Genetic Technologies in Agriculture 2020-2030".
Background
8 Jul 2020

Abbott Diabetes Care
This is a comprehensive review of the business and technology of Abbott Diabetes Care, assembled from company reports and extensive academic literature review, and supported by additional interview comments over several years. It focuses primarily on the technology behind their market leading FreeStyle™ Libre™ CGM device, which generated over $1.8bn in revenue in 2019.
Full profile interview
2 Jul 2020

Marrone Bio Innovations
Marrone Bio Innovations is a Californian company that produces a range of biologically derived pesticides and fertilizers that can be used as effective alternatives to synthetic agrochemicals, without the damage to the environment. In June 2020, IDTechEx Analyst Dr Michael Dent spoke with founder and CEO of Marrone Bio Innovations, Dr Pam Marrone.
Full profile interview
30 Jun 2020

Ceradis
Ceradis is an agri-tech company that develops and produces environmentally friendly pesticides derived from nature, with the aim of creating safer and greener agriculture that can help feed the planet without costing the Earth. In June 2020, IDTechEx Analyst Dr Michael Dent spoke with Willem-Jan Meulemeesters, CEO of Ceradis.
Full profile interview
23 Jun 2020

Crop Enhancement
Crop Enhancement is a Californian company aiming to develop agrochemical formulations that use advanced and environmentally friendly chemistry to increase yield, while reducing the need for synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. In June 2020, IDTechEx Analyst Dr Michael Dent spoke with Crop Enhancement CEO Jean Pougnier.
Full profile interview
22 Jun 2020

Bionema
Bionema is a British company that develops biopesticides, pesticides derived from nature, rather than synthetic chemicals. In June 2020, IDTechEx Analyst Dr Michael Dent spoke with Bionema founder and CEO Minshad Ansari.
Full profile interview
18 Jun 2020

Vegalab
Vegalab is company based in Switzerland that produces a range of natural products for use as agricultural inputs, including biopesticides and biostimulants. In June 2020, IDTechEx Analyst Dr Michael Dent spoke with David Selakovic, founder and CEO of Vegalab.