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Want to learn more about Wisconsin foodtech startup and $500K winner at this year’s #GrowNY, SoFresh? The Kenosha News has an engaging breakdown of their journey from the Dairy State to their future space in Rochester, NY. Read the full story at https://bit.ly/GrowNY-KenoshaNews.

Pleasant Prairie, #Wisconsin’s SoFresh makes organic vapor-enabled packaging material to extend the shelf life of fresh foods like breads, fruits and cheeses. This means more meals, less hunger and an innovative way to mitigate food spoilage across the globe. It’s a big asset for consumers and suppliers; and it’s the reason SoFresh is one of #GrowNY’s $500K awardees. Find out more about the company and its win at https://bit.ly/GrowNY-Winners-2020.

Grow-NY’s News and Events page isn’t just for details about the 2020 competition. It’s also a spot to find stories about past finalists, winners and their progress, as well as details on upcoming virtual and in-person events. To see what you’ve missed and what’s on the way, visit https://bit.ly/GrowNY-News today.

Curious to see what some of #GrowNY’s premier startups are up to next? Check into the Venture NY Startup Showcase on December 9, starting at 12 p.m. Hosted by Upstate Capital and in partnership with business competitions 43North, GENIUS NY, 76 West, Luminate, and Grow-NY, the day will feature introductions to and quick pitches from some of the fastest-growing startups from across New Yorkincluding 2020 Grow-NY winner, Soos Technology. Learn more and register for the day at https://bit.ly/VentureNY-Showcase2020. #agtech #foodtech #NewYork

New South Wales, #Australia’s Zetifi produces technology that enables farmers to access fast and reliable connectivity across the entirety of their property. Lack of this level of communication has held back ag operations across the globe, but Zetifi’s working to alleviate these issuesand winning one of #GrowNY’s two $500K awards will help them do it. Find out more about the company and its win at https://bit.ly/GrowNY-Winners-2020.

Some of the most exciting technological advances continue to come from the food and agriculture sectors. The latest #GrowNY competition is evidence of this, and on December 8 at 12 p.m. EST, you can hear more from some of the competing startups via eCornell’s Innovators in Food and Agriculture free online webinar. Joined by Grow-NY Program Director Jenn Smith, reps from award winners Halomine, SoFresh and Grand Prize awardee Soos Technology with discuss their operations and solutionsand what the future of the industry could bring. Register today at https://bit.ly/GrowNY-eCornellKN.