As studies on the harmful effects of artificial sweeteners and sugar resonate, Israeli food tech startups are coming up with some next-generation alternatives.

Intesa Sanpaolo and OurCrowd signed an institutional partnership agreement to promote access for Israeli and Italian startups to international capital markets.

Thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, agronomists, developers and government officials flocked to Tel Aviv this week for some of the biggest events showcasing Israeli innovation in food and agri-tech.