photo credit: Solar Foods By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Using renewable energy and air-captured carbon dioxide (CO2) in a complete and continuous mode, Solar Foods makes Solein®, an entirely novel type of nutrient-rich, single-cell protein that has the potential to revolutionize food production as it’s not reliant on agriculture, requires no irrigation, pesticides, fertilizers, […]
photo credit: Aigen By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Leaning into their backgrounds in farming, electric vehicles, robotics, and impact investing, Rich Wurden and Kenny Lee founded Aigen in 2020 with the goals of connecting farmers to breakthrough technologies, decarbonizing agriculture, and improving the health of both humans and the planet. Today, the startup explained […]
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Technology being brought to bear on mushroom farming has been a common topic this month – and there’s good reason. From promoting health and sustainability to nutritional benefits such as essential B vitamins, antioxidants, fiber, and protein, to enhancing culinary experiences, and even contributing to ecological restoration, mushrooms are […]
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Based in the UK, Letoon Holding Ltd. (LHL) has secured a substantial £20 million (US$25 million) investment from Nimbus Capital, a manager of a diverse portfolio of investment vehicles specializing in financing transformative change and dynamic growth. With more than 50 collective years of experience in the production of […]
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media With total global production of 787,293,867 tons in 2021, rice is a staple food for a significant portion of the global population and plays a crucial role in providing nutrition and food security. As it plays such a important role in the global agricultural system, rice production is one […]
photo credit: Osmo By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media The power of scent to attract or repel both humans and animals is a fascinating and complex phenomenon. Scent plays a crucial role in communication, navigation, and survival for many species. Understanding the science and art of scent can lead to the development of effective attractants […]
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Whether organic, free-range, or cage-free, the process remains the same. Since male chicks don’t lay eggs, and do not quickly grow like hens do making it economically unsound to attempt to fatten them, each year up to 6.5 billion male chicks are identified and manually sorted directly after hatching […]
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media The unlocked benefits of mushrooms are continually expanding as scientific research and technological innovations shed light on their multifaceted potential. From promoting health and sustainability to nutritional benefits such as essential B vitamins, antioxidants, fiber, and protein, to enhancing culinary experiences, and even contributing to ecological restoration, mushrooms are […]
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media In business since 2010, Pacifico Aquaculture’s proprietary technology has led the company to become the only commercial producer of ocean-raised striped bass in the world. Aquaculture is integral to a healthy global food system, offering a sustainable and efficient means of providing essential nutrients while reducing the pressure on […]
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Currently, the majority of natural food colors are highly dependent on agriculture, being derived from fruits and vegetables. But meeting the ever-growing consumer demand for more natural ingredient lists through the incorporation of food colors derived from fruits and vegetables can be resource-expensive. But there’s new options coming online. […]
