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EU CAP Network Expands Thematic Collaboration to Strengthen CAP Implementation
The EU CAP Network is placing greater emphasis on thematic clusters as a practical tool to strengthen the implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), with four cluster meetings already held in the first months of 2026. The initiative is helping National Networks across Europe exchange experience, align priorities, and shape future activities around key rural and agricultural challenges. Since the start of the current programming period, thematic clusters have brought National...
Norway’s $2 Trillion Fund Signals a New Era: Nature Risk Becomes Financial Risk
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund is sending one of the strongest signals yet that environmental degradation is no longer just a sustainability issue—it is becoming a core financial risk. Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), which manages Norway’s nearly $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, has introduced new expectations for companies to treat nature-related risks as financially material. As one of the world’s most influential investors, with stakes in around 1.5% of listed companies...
Climate-Resilient Agriculture Could Help Stabilise Farm Incomes Across Europe
Climate-resilient agriculture is gaining recognition as a key strategy for protecting both farm incomes and Europe’s long-term food security, as new findings highlight the economic value of investing in more adaptive and sustainable farming systems. A recent briefing from the European Environment Agency (EEA) suggests that climate-resilient practices can help farmers maintain productivity, reduce exposure to climate shocks, and strengthen the resilience of rural economies. According to the...
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal to Apply Provisionally from May 1
The European Union will begin the provisional application of its free trade agreement with the South American bloc Mercosur on May 1, 2026, according to the European Commission. The move marks a significant step toward the implementation of one of the EU’s most closely watched and politically sensitive trade deals. Under the plan, the core trade provisions of the agreement will start applying between the 27-member European Union and those Mercosur countries that complete their ratification...
Plant FWD 2026 Launches New Balanced Proteins Side Track
Foodvalley has announced that Plant FWD 2026 will introduce a new international side track focused on Balanced Proteins, marking a major addition to one of Europe’s leading events for alternative protein professionals. The new track will be featured during Plant FWD 2026, which takes place on April 8–9 in Barneveld, the Netherlands . According to Foodvalley, Balanced Proteins — previously referred to as hybrids or blends — are gaining momentum as the food industry looks for practical ways to...
Smart Farm Robotix named among Bulgaria’s most promising startups to watch in 2026
Bulgarian agritech startup Smart Farm Robotix has been recognized by EU-Startups as one of the country’s 10 most promising startups to watch in 2026 and beyond, highlighting the growing international visibility of Bulgaria’s innovation ecosystem. In its feature, EU-Startups placed the Sofia-based company among a new generation of local ventures building impactful technologies with strong global potential. Founded in 2022 , Smart Farm Robotix is developing autonomous agricultural robots...
Open Innovation in Agrifood: New Opportunities for Startups at Expo FoodTech 2026
The agrifood sector is undergoing a structural transformation driven by technology, sustainability pressures, and the need for greater efficiency. In this evolving landscape, open innovation and corporate venturing are becoming essential mechanisms for connecting startups with industry. A strong example of this shift is the Open Innovation & Corporate Venturing Summit, launched by Eatable Adventures in partnership with Expo FoodTech & Pick&Pack 2026. The initiative is designed to directly...
EU Inc.: The Game-Changer That Could Redefine How Companies Are Built and Scaled in Europe
Europe is on the verge of one of its most ambitious business reforms in decades. With the introduction of EU Inc., the European Commission is proposing a bold new way to create, run, and scale companies across the EU-one that could fundamentally transform the continent into a global powerhouse for startups and innovation. For years, entrepreneurs in Europe have faced a major structural disadvantage: fragmentation. Building a company across the EU has meant navigating 27 different legal systems...
Expand to the U.S. Market: Join the Official Delegation to SelectUSA 2026
For ambitious startups and scaleups looking beyond Europe, entering the U.S. market is often the defining step toward global growth. Yet access to investors, networks, and real opportunities in the United States can be difficult without the right platform. This is exactly what the delegation organized by The Edge aims to unlock-offering a direct gateway to one of the world’s most competitive and opportunity-rich markets. From 2–7 May 2026, selected companies will join the official Bulgarian...
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