Biofeed Overview
Biofeed develops technology designed to address fruit fly infestation. Biofeed enables eco-friendly, zero-spray methods through the slow release of lures to manipulate insect behavior. The company has patented its Gravity Control Fluid Release (GCFR) technology, a liquid mixture of lures and additives that includes food substances, feeding stimulants, and control or therapeutic agents. The GCFR delivery system uses gravity as its energy source, generating highly effective and precise pest control over many months, including dry and rainy seasons. Biofeed's system provides continuous protection to sensitive crops for four to eight months, with no need for service. The technology is used for fruit fly control and can be developed to control other flying pests, including mosquitoes. The Biofeed solution incorporates advanced farmer-level AI, track and trace, yield enhancement based on real farming expertise, the Freedome proprietary technology, and novel dedicated protocols. Biofeed's ideal customers are farmers and farming associations who have recognized the problems of under-performing outputs caused by unsolved critical crop protection issues. Biofeed provides both a digital and physical solution, and through its associated company, Dream Valley Israel, Biofeed assists farmers in reaching premium markets for a premium price. Biofeed offers consultancy services, maps out the needed protocols, provides technologies and protocols as a service (digital and on field), and assists with accrediting quality certifications.
Latest News
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Israeli fruit-fly lure helps save Togo's mango crop
Israeli agtech startup Biofeed has developed an environmentally friendly solution to combat fruit-fly infestation in mango crops. The startups product, FreeDome, is a line of no-spray lures that kill fruit flies without harming the environment. Biofeed conducted a pilot test with Indian mango farmers, reducing infestation from 95% to less than 5%. The company then introduced its solution to the Togo government and implemented the Green Togo project, which successfully reduced infestation by over 88% compared to untreated orchards. The improved harvest has led to increased profits for mango growers and the potential for export opportunities. Biofeed is also working in other African and Asian countries with similar results.
Customers
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Fruit fly 'Iron Dome' for the farmers of India
Biofeed, an ag-tech company, has developed an environmentally friendly solution to combat the Oriental fruit fly, a destructive pest that affects fruit crops in India and other countries. The companys product, a lure containing a mix of food and control agents, attracts the fruit fly and causes it to die without harming the fruit, air, or soil. Biofeeds product has been successful in reducing fruit-fly infestation in Indian mango orchards, leading to increased productivity for farmers. The company aims to bring its solution to more farmers in India and other parts of the world. Biofeed also has formulas targeting other pests, such as mosquitoes. The company sees potential for significant growth in the agricultural technology market.
Customers
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Israeli tech ready to take on Zika-carrying mosquito
Israeli company Biofeed has developed an environmentally friendly pesticide solution that could help control the Zika virus. The companys Slow Fluid Release (SFR) technology uses a liquid mixture of lures and additives to manipulate insect behaviour. The technology has been in use for many years for fruit-fly control and could be adapted to target the Zika-carrying Aedes Aegypti mosquito. Biofeed was recently chosen as a winner by the Grand Challenges (Israel) program for creating a technological solution to health challenges in developing countries. The company is now working on extending the effectiveness of its SFR technology to three years.
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An alternative approach for year-round area wide control of fruit flies
Biofeed Ltd has developed an alternative approach using feeding stations for year-round control of fruit flies. The feeding stations release a mixture of attractants, phagostimulants, and a toxicant to lure and kill the flies. The company believes that their approach can replace the commonly used non-selective mass sprays of chemical pesticides. Growers who have employed the Biofeed-regime have reported significant reductions in fruit fly infestation and pest-control expenses. The company has also developed a U-trap for monitoring fruit flies, which has shown similar or better effectiveness compared to standard traps. Overall, the article highlights the success and potential of Biofeeds pest control solutions.
Customers
| Sector | Agriculture & Food Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | $230K |
| Last funding | $150K |
| Stage | Mature |
| Rounds | 4 |
| Investors | 0 |
Team Members
4
Employees: 1-10
Web & Social Links
| Website | biofeed.co.il/enhome/ |
Locations
Kfar Truman, Israel
Photos & Videos
10 item(s)
Biofeed Business
Business models
B2G, B2B
Product stage
Released
Employees
1-10
Sector
Climate TechFood & Land UseSustainable FarmingAgriculture & Food TechnologiesAg TechFarm Equipment & TreatmentTarget Customer
Agriculture & FoodCropsCore Technology
Materials & SubstancesRaw MaterialsTags (12)
retailersfood-and-beverageagriculturecropsagtechplant-protectionclimate-technovel-farming-systemssmallholder-farmspesticidessupermarketsfarmersGeographic Markets
AsiaIsraelIndiaTogoEthiopiaAustraliaSenegalAfricaSouth AmericaGhanaCentral AmericaBiofeed Financials
$230K
Total funding
—
Capital raised
$150K
Last funding
Mature
Funding stage
4
Total rounds
0
Investors
Non-Equity Funding
GrantEvent
Dec 2015
$150K
Israel Innovation Authority
GrantEvent
Apr 2014
$40K
Israel Innovation Authority
GrantEvent
Apr 2013
$40K
Israel Innovation Authority
GrantEvent
Jan 2005
Undisclosed
Israel Innovation Authority
Biofeed Lifecycle
All Events
GrantEvent
Dec 2015
$150K
Israel Innovation Authority
GrantEvent
Apr 2014
$40K
Israel Innovation Authority
GrantEvent
Apr 2013
$40K
Israel Innovation Authority
GrantEvent
Jan 2005
Undisclosed
Israel Innovation Authority
Biofeed News
4 articles
growth-positive
Israeli fruit-fly lure helps save Togo's mango crop
Israeli agtech startup Biofeed has developed an environmentally friendly solution to combat fruit-fly infestation in mango crops. The startups product, FreeDome, is a line of no-spray lures that kill fruit flies without harming the environment. Biofeed conducted a pilot test with Indian mango farmers, reducing infestation from 95% to less than 5%. The company then introduced its solution to the Togo government and implemented the Green Togo project, which successfully reduced infestation by over 88% compared to untreated orchards. The improved harvest has led to increased profits for mango growers and the potential for export opportunities. Biofeed is also working in other African and Asian countries with similar results.
Customers
growth-positive
Fruit fly 'Iron Dome' for the farmers of India
Biofeed, an ag-tech company, has developed an environmentally friendly solution to combat the Oriental fruit fly, a destructive pest that affects fruit crops in India and other countries. The companys product, a lure containing a mix of food and control agents, attracts the fruit fly and causes it to die without harming the fruit, air, or soil. Biofeeds product has been successful in reducing fruit-fly infestation in Indian mango orchards, leading to increased productivity for farmers. The company aims to bring its solution to more farmers in India and other parts of the world. Biofeed also has formulas targeting other pests, such as mosquitoes. The company sees potential for significant growth in the agricultural technology market.
Customers
growth-positive
Israeli tech ready to take on Zika-carrying mosquito
Israeli company Biofeed has developed an environmentally friendly pesticide solution that could help control the Zika virus. The companys Slow Fluid Release (SFR) technology uses a liquid mixture of lures and additives to manipulate insect behaviour. The technology has been in use for many years for fruit-fly control and could be adapted to target the Zika-carrying Aedes Aegypti mosquito. Biofeed was recently chosen as a winner by the Grand Challenges (Israel) program for creating a technological solution to health challenges in developing countries. The company is now working on extending the effectiveness of its SFR technology to three years.
CustomersPartnersExpand
growth-positive
An alternative approach for year-round area wide control of fruit flies
Biofeed Ltd has developed an alternative approach using feeding stations for year-round control of fruit flies. The feeding stations release a mixture of attractants, phagostimulants, and a toxicant to lure and kill the flies. The company believes that their approach can replace the commonly used non-selective mass sprays of chemical pesticides. Growers who have employed the Biofeed-regime have reported significant reductions in fruit fly infestation and pest-control expenses. The company has also developed a U-trap for monitoring fruit flies, which has shown similar or better effectiveness compared to standard traps. Overall, the article highlights the success and potential of Biofeeds pest control solutions.
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Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 1-10 |
| Exact count | 3 |
| Team members | 4 |
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Admin Info
| Confidence | 98/100 |
| Missing | funding rounds, markets |
| Registrar ID | 513535765 |
| Crunchbase | biofeed |
| Phone | +972-542523425|+972-39742021 |
| Last updater | Ortal Wein |
| Updater email | ortalw@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2023-07-19T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2014-11-12T00:00:00.000Z |
| Claimed | Yes |