{"id":57452,"date":"2023-10-23T09:09:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T06:09:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/berytech.org\/?p=57452"},"modified":"2024-02-06T09:29:01","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T07:29:01","slug":"learning-series-4-agrifoodtech-innovations-and-investment-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/berytech.org\/learning-series-4-agrifoodtech-innovations-and-investment-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning Series #4: AgrifoodTech Innovations and Investment Trends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode of the Learning Series, Peter Kruger focuses on the world of agrifood tech startups and innovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore with Peter the cutting-edge advancements shaping the agrifood value chain and the pivotal role of technology applications in driving these transformative shifts. Delve into the factors that have affected tech adoption within the sector over the years, gain valuable insights into the driving forces behind current agrifood innovation, and uncover the rising investor interest in one of the largest sectors globally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re an entrepreneur in the agrifood sector, this episode offers vital knowledge on the evolving linkages between agriculture, food and technology.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About The Trainer<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Peter Kruger, the Chairman of Agrifood-Tech Italia, an association focused on the Italian agrifood startup ecosystem, boasts 25 years of entrepreneurial and investment experience in the IT and digital sectors. 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An engaged business angel, mentor, and public speaker, he is presently focused on fundraising for AgFood Ventures, a worldwide foodtech seed fund situated in Europe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"70\" src=\"https:\/\/berytech.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Agrytech-strip-1024x70.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/berytech.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Agrytech-strip-1024x70.png 1024w, https:\/\/berytech.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Agrytech-strip-300x20.png 300w, https:\/\/berytech.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Agrytech-strip-768x52.png 768w, https:\/\/berytech.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Agrytech-strip-1536x105.png 1536w, https:\/\/berytech.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Agrytech-strip-600x41.png 600w, https:\/\/berytech.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Agrytech-strip.png 1925w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This episode of the Learning Series was produced under the <a href=\"https:\/\/berytech.org\/programs\/agrytech\/accelerator-2\/\">Agrytech Accelerator Program<\/a>. 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