By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Since its founding in 2014, and the launch of its first fund known as VisVires New Protein in 2016, Clay Capital has invested in some of the most innovative and forward-thinking food tech and agtech startups to emerge in recent times including CollectiveFoods, a last-mile, digitally driven delivery model; […]
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media With backing from sustainability leaders such as Hitachi Ventures and CJ Cheiljedang, Australian biotech startup Provectus Algae announced its entry into the livestock methane reduction space with its first 30,000-liter demonstration plant commissioned to scale up production of Asparagopsis animal feed additives. “Provectus Algae’s Asaparagopis bioproduction approach is a […]
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Warakirri Asset Management is on fire this week. Not only has the investment manager launched its new Sustainability Broadacre Cropping Strategy, it also announced that its Diversified Agriculture Fund has made two new acquisitions, bringing total acquisition to eight and its assets to more than A$140 million (US$90.82 million). […]
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Melbourne-based wine giant Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has accelerated its premium and luxury portfolio in a big way, announcing its acquisition of U.S.-based DAOU Vineyards – the fastest growing luxury wine brand in U.S. trade over the past year – for a total consideration of $1 billion. In 2021, […]
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 Founded in Melbourne in 1993, Warakirri is a multi-boutique asset management firm that has been a leader in agricultural investment and management for more than 25 years. Over that time, the team has developed an in-depth understanding of the critical principles contributing to the success of such investment. Today, […]
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 […]
photo credit: DAIZ By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media Japanese plant-based meat company DAIZ has closed on a ¥7.1billion ($47 million) Series C through a combination of loan agreements with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and equity financing from a range of backers. The completion […]
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone and Michelle Pelletier Marshall, Global AgInvesting Media Timberland is rapidly gaining credibility as a prime alternative investment for gaining environmental, social, and governance (ESG) benefits for portfolios. It also offers a distinct level of portfolio diversification that generates low-volatility, risk-adjusted returns compared to most other asset types. The NCREIF Timberland Property Index […]
By Michelle Pelletier Marshall, Women in Agribusiness Media (NOTE: This article first ran in our sister publication, WIA Today) We had more than 65 speakers at the 2023 Women in Agribusiness Summit, which was held September 26-28 in Nashville, Tennessee. Topics were geared towards helping attendees learn more about navigating the nuances with doing business […]
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media eAgronom is an ag-focused climate tech company in Central and Eastern Europe using real-time agtech monitoring programs along with on-the-ground educational outreach to help farmers integrate sustainable practices in a financially beneficial way. The company’s carbon offsetting and insetting programs work directly with independent farmers and major agricultural groups […]
By Lynda Kiernan-Stone, Global AgInvesting Media The increasing demand for renewable fuels, particularly biodiesel, has led to a boom in soybean crushing. Biodiesel and renewable diesel have gained significant momentum due to environmental concerns and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These fuels are derived from a variety of sources, with soybean oil being […]
