ALORA

We’ve made a big move! 🌍 ALORA is now based in Norwich, a new home for our growing team. Now we have new offices, new faces, and new energy! We are thrilled to show our new labs as we expand our team and take our mission even further. 🚀 Here, we are creating a space for bold ideas and hands-on science—everything we need to rethink how food is grown. 🌾 Our team is buzzing with excitement, ready to transform food production in ways that protect the planet and feed the future. Follow us on this next step in our journey, and get ready for big things ahead! 🌾💚 #Alora #SustainableFuture #Innovation

🌊 Let’s talk about the ocean! 🌱 Did you know the ocean is home to over 230,000 species? How many more? We don't know! Scientists estimate there could be up to 2 million waiting to be discovered. 🐠🦑 And here’s another incredible fact: tiny phytoplankton in the ocean produce 50-70% of the oxygen we breathe. 🌱 The ocean isn't just alive—it’s our planet’s life-support system. At ALORA, we see the ocean as more than a mystery—it’s an untapped ally. With our biotech innovations, we are transforming saline soils into fertile fields, unlocking a sustainable future for agriculture. 🌱 🌍 Let’s rethink how we feed the world, inspired by the ocean's limitless possibility. Find out more at https://www.alora.world/ #Innovation #OceanicAgriculture #Sustainability #FutureOfFarming

🌾 Revolutionizing Rice: How ALORA Achieved a 2555% Yield Increase Under Extreme Heat🌡️ At ALORA, we're addressing one of the most critical challenges facing global agriculture: rising heat stress. Our breakthrough heat-tolerance trait in rice has delivered record-breaking results under extreme conditions: 🔥 44.8°C (112.6°F) temperature peak during growth 📈 +2555% yield increase under heat stress (VENUS-2 vs. standard) 🌾 Extrapolated yield: 11 tonnes/hectare under high-stress conditions 🌟 Grain quality preserved: Optimal amylose content, high head rice yield (HRY), and improved translucency Rice, a staple for billions, faces catastrophic yield losses with rising global temperatures. For every 1°C above optimal, yields decline by 10%—but we’ve turned the tide. What’s next? Our VENUS-4 and VENUS-5 lines are market-ready, while VENUS-2 and VENUS-3 are part of our 2025 Climate Ready pipeline. These innovations are poised to redefine sustainable agriculture. Find out more at: www.heatproofharvest.com 🔗 Interested in collaborating or introducing this trait to other crops? Let’s work together to secure food systems for future generations. 👏 Thank you to all of our community and investors that have helped us reach this incredible milestone! 🌍 Join the conversation: #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateAction #FoodSecurity #Heat #ClimateChange

🌾 Revolutionizing Rice: How ALORA Achieved a 2555% Yield Increase Under Extreme Heat🌡️ At ALORA, we're addressing one of the most critical challenges facing global agriculture: rising heat stress. Our breakthrough heat-tolerance trait in rice has delivered record-breaking results under extreme conditions: 🔥 44.8°C (112.6°F) temperature peak during growth 📈 +2555% yield increase under heat stress (VENUS-2 vs. standard) 🌾 Extrapolated yield: 11 tonnes/hectare under high-stress conditions 🌟 Grain quality preserved: Optimal amylose content, high head rice yield (HRY), and improved translucency Rice, a staple for billions, faces catastrophic yield losses with rising global temperatures. For every 1°C above optimal, yields decline by 10%—but we’ve turned the tide. What’s next? Our VENUS-4 and VENUS-5 lines are market-ready, while VENUS-2 and VENUS-3 are part of our 2025 Climate Ready pipeline. These innovations are poised to redefine sustainable agriculture. Find out more at: www.heatproofharvest.com 🔗 Interested in collaborating or introducing this trait to other crops? Let’s work together to secure food systems for future generations. Message me! 👏 Thank you to all of our community and investors that have helped us reach this incredible milestone! Special mentions to Toyota Ventures and The Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment for their extraordinary support! 🌍 Join the conversation: #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateAction #FoodSecurity #Heat #ClimateChange

“Moving to Norwich was like strapping a rocket booster to the company!” according to Rory Hornby, CSO of ALORA. If that’s not an endorsement of what Norwich Research Park can do for your business, then we don’t know what is! In our new video, several leaders of businesses that are based at Norwich Research Park explain why it is such a compelling place to locate their companies, primarily because there is room to grow, the facilities and support are second to none and there is a huge pool of expert talent in the fields of #agribiotech, #foodbiotech, Industrial #biotech and #medtech. Watch this film to hear from those businesses who are already reaping the rewards of being here and to see if your business would benefit from being located in this hub of science research excellence. As Margie Carvalho of Colorifix states in the film, “Norwich is establishing itself as a hot spot for science.” Full Version: https://bit.ly/40j3uC5 Tropic, Cellexcel, Sheng Qi, TraitSeq, PfBIO, 2Blades, Bioscopic #norwichenterprise #commercialisation #spinouts #lifescience #bioscience

Industrial agriculture has taken a toll 🧾 on our planet, degrading one-third of its soil. Every year, 100 million hectares of productive land—twice the size of Greenland—are lost, impacting 2 billion people worldwide 🌐 . At ALORA 🌊 , we are rethinking agriculture from the ground up. By creating the first-ever ocean agriculture platform, we offer a groundbreaking alternative to conventional farming. Our innovation relieves the pressure on terrestrial soil while paving the way for a sustainable future of food production. Protecting the soil means transforming how we farm🌱 . From land to sea, we are committed to redefining agriculture for the health of our planet and the health of our people. #Soil #OceanFarming #SustainableFuture #Agriculture

The Future Food Cast is here! 🎙️ Our CEO, Luke Young, joined host Pam Leinmiller to share Alora's mission to revolutionize agriculture as we know it. 🧬 Together, they explored some of the transformative ideas shaping the future of food: 🌾 Salt-tolerant crops that thrive in challenging environments. 🚜 Floating farms that enable sustainable, year-round production. 💧 Reducing freshwater usage while cutting methane emissions. 🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gczFFmq8 Apple: https://lnkd.in/gqSB_jwz Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dK39Cz-c Future Food Cast - https://lnkd.in/gKEx9Zr6 #FutureFoodCast #SustainableAgriculture #InnovationInFood

As the world grapples with feeding a growing population, innovators turn to the ocean for solutions. Ocean agriculture is a groundbreaking field that's gaining momentum, and we're excited to explore its possibilities. Meet Luke Young, CEO and Co-founder of ALORA, who's pioneering the field of ocean agriculture. Luke will be sharing his insights as a guest speaker on our upcoming episode. ALORA is a startup devoted to doing things differently. They believe it's a basic right for every living human to have enough to eat, each day of their lives. Alora's solution is Ocean Agriculture, which genetically fortifies crops to grow and thrive in ocean water, drawing nutrients directly from the seawater. Stay tuned with us where we will dive deeper into the world of ocean agriculture and explore its vast possibilities. #oceanagriculture #sustainability #futureoffood #technology #crops #innovation #water

🌱 Meet ALORA at the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Field Crop Seed Convention 2024! 🌱 We’re excited to announce our participation in the ASTA Field Crop Seed Convention (FCSC) from December 10-13 in Orlando, Florida! 🌍 This event is the largest seed industry networking and learning platform in the U.S., bringing together over 1,000 professionals from 27+ countries to explore solutions for food, feed, fiber, and fuel production. 📍 Find us at Booth 19 to discover how we’re pioneering Ocean Agriculture, a revolutionary approach to growing salt-tolerant crops. Our biotech innovations are transforming the way crops are cultivated, enabling them to thrive in salty environments and bringing us closer to a future where everyone has access to sustainable and nutritious food. ✨ Let’s discuss how we can push the boundaries of sustainable food production—together! 👉 Join us in shaping a new generation of sustainable farming. See you in Orlando! #FieldCropSeedConvention #OceanAgriculture #Sustainability #BiotechInnovation

Innovation is at the forefront of efforts to fight hunger, like work by ALORA at Norwich Research Park which is creating the world’s first ocean agriculture system.    Farmers across the globe benefit from British research. Alice Macdonald Anneliese Dodds   #FoodSecurity