Environment

Officially, Israeli-American company Bluewhite may be in the autonomous technology business, but its main mission is ensuring the future of the world’s food supply.  The company launched its data-driven autonomous (self-driving) tractor four years ago, and, according to Bluewhite Vice President for Production and Testing Amir Peleg, it has a significant role to play in […]

As the world becomes ever more concerned with the impact of climate change and increasing levels of greenhouse gasses, one company is on a mission to revolutionize the way we heat water – a major strain on energy usage.  Sowillo Energy, based in the community town of Mikhmanim in northern Israel, has developed a system […]

In the expansive corn and soybean fields of the American Midwest, farmers have begun their first cycle of herbicide spraying of the season, which will continue on just until the first days of July.  While some of those farmers will still be using the wasteful process of broadcast spraying of pesticides to stamp out weeds, […]

 As the world races to “beat” the global climate crisis, a major hurdle stands in the way of the world’s swift transition to clean power: the vast majority of renewable energy projects fail – and location is one of the most prominent causes.  Today’s energy companies must first scout and secure a location for their […]

An Israeli startup is on a mission to make the process of using pesticides safer, more environmentally friendly and longer lasting – and has developed a new way to get the active ingredients to the crops, replacing traditional toxic sprays.  Tel Aviv-based startup Platypus has created a delivery agent to which pesticide companies can add […]

Bio-Fluff, manufacturer of one of the world’s first fully vegan, biodegradable faux fur, is on a mission to transform fashion – the third most polluting industry on the planet. The Paris and New York-based company creates plant-based alternatives to animal and synthetic materials, starting with their own luxury fashion brand Savian, which offers faux fur, […]

“Po-ta-toes – boil ‘em, mash ‘em, stick ‘em in a stew!” Samwise Gamgee famously told Gollum in the The Lord of the Rings epic movie trilogy.  But had he been aware of the true potential of the beloved tuber, Sam the gardener may well have produced an extended edition of his recipe list.  Israeli startup […]

Imagine if getting your daily dose of fresh vegetables was as easy as grabbing a snack or a drink from a vending machine.  One Israeli startup is working on making that a reality, developing a specialized vending machine that grows a variety of high-quality, nutritious leafy greens inside it, and in less time than it […]

Climate change and population growth have proven to be a toxic combination for humanity, with countries struggling to feed a rapidly expanding number of mouths even as water – so crucial to agriculture – becomes more scarce.   An Israeli startup, however, has developed a solution that potentially saves huge amounts of the precious water used […]

Buying produce, and then having it quickly go bad, is a common disappointment for many. One Israeli startup has developed a solution that keeps fruits and vegetables fresh for longer without changing or adding anything to the produce themselves.  Ness Ziona-based Liva has developed a sticker that when applied to the package, can extend the […]

A swelling global population and the vagaries of climate change have left humanity scrambling for solutions for looming food insecurity.  Realizing just how crucial it is to maximize the production of food staples, Israeli agritech company SaliCrop developed a way to protect seeds from adverse environmental factors, known as abiotic stresses, making it possible to […]

A sensor that measures the “heartbeat” of a plant is being used by farmers around the world to optimize the growing process, most notably how much water it needs, at a time when weather patterns are shifting and becoming unpredictable due to climate change.  Almost all plants, big and small, rely on the process of […]

Not only did Israeli scientists create the modern cherry tomatoes that are so popular worldwide, but now researchers at foodtech startup Supree have produced a strain of the fruit that even dries itself on the vine as it grows in the sun.  “In tomatoes, there is a trait of tiny cracks called microcracking,” Supree VP […]

Apples and avocados, peppers and tomatoes are just some of a long list of crops that need bee pollination to survive. But bees are dying at an alarming rate, threatening future food security.  According to Friends of the Earth, the world’s largest environmental organization that operates in 73 countries, the future survival of bees on […]

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have grown tomatoes using less water, without reducing yield or adversely impacting taste and quality.  Using gene editing technology called CRISPR, the researchers reduced the amount of time in which a plant allows water to evaporate from its leaves – a process called transpiration. Less transpiration means the need for […]