The FoodTech 500 2025 report shows that sustainability in agriculture has entered a new phase: less narrative, more data, traceability and climate intelligence. In this article, we explore the key signals emerging from the global FoodTech ecosystem and what they reveal about the future of dairy production.

Heloise Duarte’s and ESGpec’s journey was featured in I AM’s Editais com Café series, highlighting how grants, funding programs and accelerators can support the growth of impact startups in agribusiness. The article shows how ESGpec connects science, technology, data and sustainability to help modernize Brazilian dairy farming.

ESGpec has been selected for the Tríade Women in Tech program, an initiative by Sebrae Startups aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in the technology sector. The program brings together startups from across Minas Gerais, connecting businesses that combine technology, scalability and impact potential.

Scope 3 is reshaping climate governance in the dairy supply chain by incorporating farm-level emissions into corporate inventories. Beyond a technical concept, it represents a strategic shift that connects primary production to risk, financing, and market access, requiring structured data and continuous management.

The climate agenda has entered a new phase. Beyond targets, the focus is now on execution and the ability to demonstrate results. With COP30 and Brazil’s new Climate Plan, sustainability directly impacts production systems. In dairy farming, measuring, monitoring, and proving performance is no longer a differentiator, but a requirement to remain competitive.

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In this edition, inspired by the International Year of the Woman Farmer, the article explores why ESG must go beyond carbon metrics to foster real resilience in productive systems.

At COP30, we experienced a conference centered on implementation and shared responsibility. In this first-person account, Bruna Silper connects the global debates to the urgent needs and emerging opportunities of Brazilian dairy farming, highlighting methane, adaptation, data, and cooperation as key pillars for transforming the future of milk production.