Rethink Food Newsletter December 2024

Phytoform announced its precision-bred tomato variety

Season’s Greetings! With the holiday season fast approaching and 2024 wrapping up, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on what we’ve been up to over the past few months at Rethink Food and what we’re excited about heading in 2025. The Future of Farming is Autonomous: Introducing Agtonomy Picture this: tractors that drive […]

Rethink Food Newsletter September 2024

Spotlight: AI and Plant Genomics At Rethink Food, we are particularly excited about how AI is transforming plant genomics, making it easier to develop improved crops. In our recent blog post, our very own Brad Jakeman outlines how AI speeds up the process of identifying genetic traits that enhance plant growth, disease resistance, and adaptability to […]

From the Ground Up: How AI is Cultivating the Future of Plant Genomics

At Rethink Food, we are particularly excited about AI disruption in the area of plant genomics. To develop the next generation of tailored plant breeding that could transform food security and climate change adaptation, scientists and startups are exploring new horizons by using AI and big data to decipher the intricate world of plant genomes.1 […]

Rethink Food Newsletter April 2024

Plant-based protein substitutes in a grocery store refrigerator isle.

Spotlight: Plant-Based Meats In late March, our team joined fellow industry professionals at the Future of Food-Tech conference. Amidst the conversations about AI and climate disclosures, the topic that appeared to be at the forefront of many conversations was the state of alternative proteins. We’ve been monitoring the rise and pitfalls alternative proteins since our […]

Are Plant-Based Meats Cooked?

Motif Foodworks plant-based burger

Plant-based meats – complex recipes of soy, oils, yeast, and potatoes that mimic the texture, appearance, and even “bleeding” of flesh – appeared to be unstoppable for a while. Beyond Meat’s stock shot up 163% on the day it went public in May 2019, marking the biggest one-day performance for a major American firm in […]