Presenting a vision for a more sustainable future, showcasing innovative solutions. Last week Duncan Ribbons, Tropic’s VP IP & Regulation, presented at the NGT Innovations for Competitive European Farming event in Brussels to share with key figures in the industry the positive impact of Tropic’s advanced technology to produce non-browning and disease resistant bananas. Hosted by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), the event brought together politicians, policymakers and experts to hear from innovative SMEs that are using gene editing technology to drive sustainable and competitive farming. Sharing insights with key stakeholders from the European Parliament, European Commission, COPA COGECA and industry peers from J.R. Simplot Company and Pairwise the event brought meaningful panel discussions to shape the future of sustainable agriculture. At the forefront of developing climate resilient crops, our cutting-edge technology will reduce food waste, reduce emissions and create more secure and sustainable production for growers, farmers and consumers. Discover more at Tropic.bio 🍌 #Sustainability #AgriTech #GeneEditing
Tropic
Biotechnology Research
Norwich, Norfolk 8,267 followers
Evolving agriculture. Sustaining people and planet.
About us
We use cutting-edge gene editing techniques to develop healthier, hardier and more sustainable crop varieties that flourish even in the face of climate change so local growing communities can thrive, and we can sustain the world’s food supply.
- Website
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http://www.tropic.bio
External link for Tropic
- Industry
- Biotechnology Research
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Norwich, Norfolk
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2016
Locations
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Primary
Norwich Research Park
Norwich, Norfolk NR4 7GJ, GB
Employees at Tropic
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Duncan Ribbons
General & IP Counsel | Innovation | Purpose | Growth
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Benoit Bely
Associate Director of Bioinformatics at Tropic
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Leo Melchers
Board member & Consultant in Agriculture and Biotechnology
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Kris Kemeny
Ag, Industrial, & Climate Tech Investor | Founder & MD @ Tekfen Ventures
Updates
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Thank you to HSBC Commercial Banking and Wired Consulting for recognizing Tropic as one of their Trailblazer companies in 2024. In Wired’s recent article, they highlight how we’re leveraging gene editing to make crops more resilient to climate and disease challenges, essential steps for sustainable food production in a rapidly changing world. We’re proud to contribute to reshaping the future of agriculture, driving innovations that promote resilience and efficiency in our food systems. Read more in the Wired article: https://lnkd.in/esaM2-6B
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Exciting news! Tropic is thrilled to announce our participation in the Banana Conference and Exhibit 2024, organized by PBGEA in Davao, Philippines. This year, we’re proud to sponsor the conference as we gear up to launch our first commercial variety in March. Join us on October 17th during the lunch hour, where Andrew Dominy will present key updates from Tropic. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about our latest innovations and the future of banana cultivation! Looking forward to seeing you all there! 🍌 #BananaConference2024 #PBGEA
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Exciting news! Tropic is thrilled to announce our participation in the Banana Conference and Exhibit 2024, organized by PBGEA in Davao, Philippines. This year, we’re proud to sponsor the conference as we gear up to launch our first commercial variety in March. Join us on October 17th during the lunch hour, where Andrew Dominy will present key updates from Tropic. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about our latest innovations and the future of banana cultivation! Looking forward to seeing you all there! 🍌 #BananaConference2024 #PBGEA
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We’re thrilled to announce that Tropic will be attending Fruit Attraction in Madrid from October 8-10! Our very own Andrew Dominy, VP of Product, and Nicholas Sawyer, Director of Growth & Strategy, will be on-site, connecting with key channel partners in the banana value chain. Their mission? Preparing for the first commercial launch of our non-browning Cavendish variety, set to hit the market in March 2025! Are you attending too? Drop a comment below and let’s connect! Find out more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/ginyAtP #FruitAttraction2024 #BananaInnovation #AgriTech
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Our CEO Gilad Gershon will be speaking at World Agri-Tech in London next week! It's Europe’s premier networking event for agtech pioneers, gathering 1000+ agribusinesses, farming co-operatives, CPGs, policymakers, investors and start-ups under one roof. Join us to explore the innovations, regulatory targets and collaborations critical for bringing high impact solutions to scale for our food system: https://bit.ly/460gzm2
Learn more about the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit London
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We are delighted to be named a WIRED Trailblazer for 2024, an accolade that celebrates businesses redefining industry standards through innovation, driving growth, and leading positive change. Thank you to WIRED Consulting and HSBC Commercial Banking for this recognition and congratulations to all those selected this year!
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We’re excited to announce that Tropic has been selected for the 2024 SVG Ventures | THRIVE Top 50 AgTech & FoodTech Listings! 🎉 This recognition highlights our commitment to driving sustainable innovation in the agri-food industry. Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gNSbNS3p and learn more about the companies leading the charge towards a sustainable future!
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We’re excited to announce that Tropic has been selected for the 2024 SVG Ventures | THRIVE Top 50 AgTech & FoodTech Listings! 🎉 This recognition highlights our commitment to driving sustainable innovation in the agri-food industry. Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gNSbNS3p and learn more about the companies leading the charge towards a sustainable future!
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We're excited to share our latest blog outlining how Tropic's very own GEiGS® technology is helping address the emergence of new and more virulent diseases threatening the sustainability of modern agriculture.🌿 Seed companies, breeders and growers alike are seeking to control these outbreaks with a tool that enables both a rapid response and a pathway to durable disease resistance. Whether it's tackling Panama Disease affecting banana plantations, avian influenza decimating global poultry or brown rugose fruit virus wiping out tomato farms, GEiGS® is deployed by the world’s leading AgriTech companies to tackle complex disease challenges of today and the future. Read more below! https://lnkd.in/eajg-AKf