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What's top of mind for FoodTech investors in 2024? 💸 Thanks to FoodHack for including my Bread and Butter Ventures foodtech priorities in their new Investor Predictions Article. Hear from me and 20+ FoodTech Investors as we reveal where we're looking to invest next across the food value chain - I'll throw the article in the comments. #foodtech #venturecapital #Futureoffood

Some of the most innovative work in #impactinvestment is happening in food and ag (IMHO). In this week’s #SocialImpactPowerChat, we dig into the details with the whip smart Founding General Partner of Rethink Food, Rini Greenfield. She walks us through how the team invests to better the entire food system, and gives us all the gift of the “Mr. Burns Test”. This chat will leave everyone - but especially #socialentrepreneurs and #impactinvestors - with A LOT to think about. Take a listen here:https://bit.ly/3SbfSRl

It’s been a grim couple of years for foodtech investment, with the whole segment, fairly or unfairly, often judged by the performance of some high-profile alt protein players that have burned through huge amounts of money with little to show for it. So where do we go from here? What we need, argued Mary McCarthy at Sofinnova Partners at last week's Future Food-Tech conference in London, "is exits… not only for food, but for agriculture, because what has happened is all the capital is stuck where it is, so our LPS cannot reinvest…" The challenge, said James Caffyn at Lever VC, is that “Most of the capital that came into the space in 2021, 2022, was generalist capital, and a lot of it lost money, and therefore those people are not going to come back until there is more proof that you can make money from the space. “We’ve seen a few exits, but we haven’t seen many where the acquirer or the public via an IPO have been successful.” That said, there is “no lack of quality deal flow out there and still quite some dry powder as well,” said Laurent Vermer, partner at Kharis Capital, who noted that that the funding winter currently engulfing the agrifoodtech sector won’t last forever. “It’s a period of cleansing and resetting after some excess, and from my point of view, there are signs that we’re moving towards spring, but it’s going to be a long spring, and I’m not sure the summer will be as lush as the previous one.” Thanks also to Andrew D Ive at Big Idea Ventures for chatting with me on camera at the sidelines of the event on everything from where we are in the current downcycle to who will fund #cultivatedmeat (check out our video tomorrow for this particular segment of the chat)... Read the full article here via AgFunder News: https://shorturl.at/0fxad #foodtech #foodtechinvesting #innovation #foodinnovation #investing Future Food-Tech Rethink Events

Discovering My True North: From Braeside to SocioTech In 2020, a year of unprecedented changes, I embarked on a journey that reshaped my understanding of purpose and passion. Selling Braeside Meat Market and co-founding Chefs with Compassion were just the beginning. But it was my encounter with Marna de Lange and her revolutionary SocioTech initiative that marked a pivotal moment. Within seconds of learning about their Broad-Based Livelihoods Programme, I knew I had found my calling. The connection was instantaneous, a mere 5 seconds that determined my life's next chapter. 🌟 Why SocioTech? It's simple - their work resonates with my deepest belief: people are people and change is possible for us all using what we have, where we are and with a little bit of knowledge. My mission now is to contribute my all to this cause, helping individuals build better futures through innovative SocioTech solutions. Over the next few days, I'll be sharing more about SocioTech's groundbreaking work and methodology. This series isn't just a narrative of my journey; it's an invitation to explore how we can collectively make a difference. And yes, it's also a step back into the social media world, particularly LinkedIn, where sharing insights and stories creates ripples that can turn into waves of change. Stay tuned. Let's embark on this enlightening journey together. 🌱 #SocioTech #SocialImpact #CareerJourney #InnovationForGood

Phil Tickle, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Cibo Labs Pty Ltd, has been in the agtech game “since before agtech was ‘agtech'... and he's seen a culture shift, too. “What we’re seeing across the agtech industry now is the coming together of a bunch of very collegiate businesses who not only focus on what they’re good at, but at the same time, provide producers the ability to share and integrate across other specialty platforms. “Because it’s not about trying to solve everything ourselves. It’s about doing what you're good at and then collaborating to expand your impact.” Read why some of Aussie agtech’s biggest success stories – AgriWebb, Farmbot Monitoring Solutions, Pairtree Intelligence, Optiweigh and Cibo Labs Pty Ltd – are choosing collaboration over competition. And how beef producers are the ultimate winners 🥩 🥇 Read more, here: https://bit.ly/3ZL02RS

🚨 Calling founders! 🚨 Seeking startups building in #NextGenSupply or #Sustainability for an opportunity to work with Schreiber Foods!   gener8tor is hosting a reverse pitch competition with Schreiber Foods at our upcoming Manufacturing Conference on September 4th at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.   If your start-up has solutions for any of these challenges, apply for an opportunity to pitch your ideas at the conference and partner with Schreiber Ventures – the corporate venture capital arm of Schreiber – in a pilot that will help you grow. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gC3WA6Aw   PITCH YOUR INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR:   🌐 Supply chain transparency: How can Schreiber improve traceability and transparency throughout the supply chain to ensure product integrity, from sourcing raw materials to delivering finished products to its customers? 👩💻 Predictive Analytics: What advanced forecasting and predictive analytics tools can help Schreiber anticipate demand fluctuations and optimize production schedules, reducing waste and improving efficiency? 🌎 Sustainable sourcing: How can Schreiber better manage supplier relationships and sourcing technology to ensure sustainable and ethical practices, enhancing overall supply chain resilience and sustainability? 🌆 Reducing carbon emissions in dairy: What innovative technologies can help Schreiber reduce carbon emissions associated with dairy production, processing, and transportation, contributing to a lower environmental footprint? 📦 Sustainable packaging solutions: How can Schreiber develop and implement sustainable packaging solutions that reduce plastic use, enhance recyclability and lower the environmental impact of its products? ♻ Waste reduction: What creative and effective methods can be employed to repurpose or reduce waste generated during dairy production? How can Schreiber turn waste (particularly acid whey) into valuable by-products or minimize its environmental impact? 🚰 Water conservation: How can Schreiber improve water usage and conservation in their dairy production and processing operations, ensuring sustainable practices and reducing its overall water footprint?  

Amidst challenging and unstable conditions in the agri-food sector, Laurie Bauer, Partner at Cooley LLP will host a breakout session at #WorldAgriTech focussed on current capital-raising trends for agtech start-ups. Join Laurie to explore strategies for success, hear and share valuable insights into navigating uncertainties and sustaining growth in today’s dynamic market & learn how to thrive and make informed decisions for your venture in today's landscape: https://lnkd.in/e6c6QEmJ

Our journey began with a bold vision: to make the produce aisle the most exciting part of the grocery store, where healthy snacking becomes the go-to choice for all ages. From transforming desert and barren lands into a flourishing farm in Peru, we set out to change the way people snack. Our CEO, Steve M., didn’t just see the path forward—he carved it out, laying a foundation built on exceptional quality, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to sustainability. Today, Agrovision is more than a company; it’s a movement that’s reshaping the future of food. Listen to Steve’s chat with Alejandro Cremades on the Dealmakers podcast, where he shares the extraordinary journey of building a $1B category creator and turning Agrovision into a global superfruit innovator: https://apple.co/3X04MQv CC: Lorenzo Venezian, Scott Albertson, Marco Nuques, Brian Haley, Elecia Sullivan, Debarshi Sengupta, Lars Rikse, Eduardo Aza, John Early, Steve McVickers, Stephen K. , Steven Whitaker, Iyad Duwaji, Marc Aron, Kerry Assil, Allan Amico, Ben Belldegrun, Juan Pablo Spoerer Hurtado, Peter Devine, Juan José Gal´Lino Vargas Machuca, Rafael Berckholtz, Neema Ghannadi, Alfonso Altet, Stefan Spanjaard, Todd Mauritz, Patricio Fernández

What's going to be 'hot' in FoodTech for 2024? Check out my answers for FTW Ventures, along with many other prominent FoodTech VCs in the FoodHack Predictions article. https://lnkd.in/dEkSUbNt

This panel provided an excellent opportunity to walk industry through Canada’s regulatory landscape for introducing plant products of new breeding innovation. Dialogue with industry and policy makers in other jurisdictions is critical to encourage alignment and harmonization to facilitate trade of innovation, seed and their products. Canada is well down the road to putting science-based, innovation enabling policy in place Seeds Canada American Seed Trade Association Euroseeds