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Israel’s Anina Culinary Art (see previously) has created the Anina pod - a complete meal made from vegetables that have been rejected for sale due to a less-than-perfect appearance (a major source of fresh produce waste). Each whole meal-in-a-pod is all-natural and full of nutrients.

Israel’s Ben Dor Fruits (see previously) has developed unique varieties of stone fruits in its Hula Valley orchards. The latest creations are pomegranate plums, watermelon plums and black apricots. All the new fruit varieties offer added resistance to harsh climate conditions.

The second edition of the UAE’s FoodTech Challenge received 667 entries from 79 countries. Of the 30 short-listed, three are Israeli. Neolithics (see ), FreezeM (insect protein farming), and Yeap (protein from yeast).  The four eventual finalists will win prizes worth up to $2 million.

Israel’s plant-based vegan food company Vgarden (see previously) is to build its first overseas production facility - in Brisbane, Australia. Vgarden’s customers include Papa John’s, Domino’s Pizza, Pizza Hut, Costco, and Woolworths.

Israel’s Tevel Aerobotics Technologies (see previously) now deploys autonomous drone fruit pickers in Israel’s Golan Heights (Asian pears), Italy (apples, peaches, and nectarines), and California (nectarines and plums).  Next markets are Spain, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.

This article describes Israel’s first-ever climate tech conference in Tel Aviv. It features , , , which have been previously in this newsletter. New to the newsletter are Solato (ice cream machine) and Cellomat (refurbished smartphones). See links & videos below.

Ben Gurion University is hosting a virtual webinar “Israel in Our Lives - Innovation & Impact” featuring Israeli scientists who are pioneering innovations in space. Oct 25 12 noon PT.  Register here.

Israel’s Ramon.Space and Lulav Space are building the navigation system for Israel’s SpaceIL Beresheet 2 lunar lander. Ramon’s radiation-hardened computers will run Lulav’s vision-based landing sensor and algorithms. SpaceIL’s first experiment will examine critical medicines in lunar conditions.

Israeli-founded Scorpio Space is developing affordable and powerful Satcom terminals for space. Its technology allows low-orbit (LEO) satellites to receive and transmit numerous communications beams at once, reducing the cost and power consumption needed to operate them.

With 63 approved US patents, Israel’s Technion Institute is 40th in the world and number one in Europe. It ranks higher than the University of Oxford, Princeton University, and other well-established and well-known universities. Tel Aviv University was ranked at number 68.