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The Iran War’s Other Energy Shortage—Food

The Iran war will constrain the supply not only of oil and gas but of food. Two shocks hit the global food system following American and Israeli attacks on Iran, but only one was widely reported. First, the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed beginning Feb. 28, day one of the war. Second, on March 18, Iranian missiles struck Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar. In both cases, media coverage has focused on petroleum prices. That framing is dangerously incomplete.

Gates Foundation-funded pilot empowers East African coffee growers to manage climate change with Helios AI

Helios AI is helping East African coffee growers determine how to grow and when to sell their crops through a Gates Foundation-funded pilot project. COSA and Helios AI are working to ensure that coffee cooperatives have access to weather forecast information to inform their farming operations, the companies shared in a press release.

How Leaders Can Spark Broader Conversations On Climate Change And AI

In many cases, we are all already living in or soon will be living in a world shaped by AI and climate change. In the words of Francisco Martin-Rayo, Founder and CEO, Helios AI “Every decision we make as humans is already being shaped by climate change - or soon will be. AI is similar in that sense: it’s not something we opt into or out of. The real question is whether we use it to adapt intelligently or let it amplify existing failures.”

Cheap coffee is winning in grocery aisles — except when shoppers want Starbucks

"Coffee is once again a leading indicator of sticky inflation," Francisco Martin-Rayo, CEO and cofounder at Helios AI, an agritech startup that models food supply chain risks and agricultural prices, told Business Insider. Helios models indicate that rainfall in Brazil's Minas Gerais region is running roughly 25% below seasonal norms, compounding the effects of a prolonged drought on the industry.

Crystal Ball: Will the AI bubble burst or balloon in 2026?

Vertical AI becomes the survivor class of the AI cycle. If the AI bubble deflates in 2026, the companies that survive will be vertical AI platforms with real margins, real customers, and real proprietary data. —Francisco Martin-Rayo, Helios AI cofounder and CEO

New AI platform will predict ag supply chain disruptions

Helios Artificial Intelligence, Inc. launched the open beta of its platform that will identify agricultural supply chain disruptions ahead of time. The company’s founder and CEO says they’ve created a one-stop platform for agricultural importers to understand the risks to their supply chain and get ahead of their competitors.

Embracing the Power of Diversity in AI: My Journey as a Women in Tech

Our very own co-founder / CTO was recently featured in Startups Magazine! "When I first embarked on my career in AI, I wasn’t fully aware of the challenges or the triumphs that would come my way. What I did know was that I had a passion for data and a drive to solve problems that could make a real impact..."

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Helios Horizon: Helios AI Unveils Game-Changing AI System to Revolutionize Food Supply Chains

Financial Content | MarketMinute

Helios AI's introduction of Helios Horizon on September 23, 2025, represents a pivotal moment for the food supply chain sector. At its core, Helios Horizon is an AI multi-agent system, a sophisticated network of interconnected AI entities designed to work collaboratively.

Exclusive: Food chain AI startup raises $4.7 million

Axios | Katie Fehrenbacher

Helios AI, a startup aiming to improve food supply chain management, has raised a $4.7 million seed round to further develop its tech. Why it matters : Climate change is wreaking havoc on global food supply chains, and buyers need better tools to make decisions.

Helios AI raises $4.7 million, launches first-ever AI co-pilot for food supply chains

EIN Presswire | Meg Sinclair

Helios AI, the leader in supply chain resilience for the agri-food industry, today announced it has raised $4.7 million in seed funding, led by Collide Capital with participation from S&P Global Ventures, Stray Dog Capital, Angeles VC, Equity Alliance, and Supply Change Capital.

Talking About a Cold Chain Revolution with Genetic AI

Frozen & Refrigerated Buyer | George Anderson

Martin-Rayo says AI produces a significant return on investment in three key areas — disruption forecasting and sourcing diversification, reefer fleet and cold storage optimization, and “expiration-aware” inventory management.

Tariffs are coming for your breakfast — but not your OJ

Axios | Kelly Tyko

New tariffs are poised to make your breakfast a bit pricier, especially your morning cup of coffee, but your orange juice caught a break. Even a modest 10% tariff on Brazilian coffee could raise U.S. retail prices 6–8% within 90 days, Francisco Martin-Rayo, CEO and co-founder of Helios AI, tells Axios.

Women Leaders of AI: Eden Canlilar of Helios On 5 Things You Need to Create a Successful Career in AI

Medium | Cooper Harris

Artificial Intelligence is shaping the future of every industry, yet women remain underrepresented in its development and leadership. In this interview series we’re speaking with founders, researchers, engineers, executives, and other trailblazers who are shaping the future of AI who can share their stories, insights, and lessons learned. As a part of this series we had the pleasure of interviewing Eden Canlilar.

Commodity price forecasting simplified: Helios AI launches prediction tool

AgTech Navigator | Ryan Daily

Helios AI predicts the price of various commodities and the reason behind fluctuations, as supply chain volatility rises on climate change and macroeconomic concerns.

Helios AI Launches Granular Price Forecasting for 400+ Agricultural Products

CityBiz | Sobeida Dilone

Helios’ price forecasts are up to 5 times more accurate* than current industry benchmarks that have traditionally only used seasonality and basic supply/demand inputs, helping procurement leaders dramatically improve their margins and get ahead of price volatility.