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Of the $3.1B invested in cultivated meat and seafood, 83% of it was invested in the last three years (1). The industry is heating up, companies are maturing, and the possibility of cultivated meat being made available to the masses has never had greater potential. 📈 Branchfood attended and spoke at the 6th Industrializing Cultivated Meat & Seafood Summit in Boston. Our CEO Lauren Abda presented on the future of the cultivated meat industry discussing technical development timelines alongside startup fundraising strategy. The conversation was dynamic and we were joined in the discussion by fellow investors including Andrew D Ive of Big Idea Ventures, Stu Strumwasser and Francesco Lorenzetti of Green Circle Capital Partners, Udaiyan Jatar of Newtree Impact and Steven Gamo, M Eng of McWin Capital Partners. To dive deeper, read Lauren's interview about Branch Venture Group's approach to investing in this dynamic sector in the food industry: https://lnkd.in/eXQD3XkT (1)https://lnkd.in/eHEf-gss Hannah Poole, Branch Venture Group, Seeratt M., Tetsuro Yamazaki, Mihir Pershad, Laine Clark, Andrew Donahue, Soham Sanyal, #foodtech #socialinnovation #foodstartup #agrifoodtech #foodbusinessstartup #foodpreneur #foodentrepeneur #foodstartups #foodscience #foodbrand #foodindustry #foodconsultant #foodbusiness #foodinnovation #foodbranding #foodtechnology #startupcommunity #foodmanagement #foodnews #branchventuregroup

Check out the video below to see our CEO, Ernst van Orsouw, explain how our pluripotent stem cells are helping accelerate the development of affordable #cultivatedmeat. Thanks FoodNavigator for the coverage!

'Start your week with a start-up' is back, and this week we're hearing from Roslin Technologies, on how it's making cultivated meat affordable. #startup #cultivatedmeat #foodsecurity https://lnkd.in/exCKmzwm

We're 3 weeks out from Thanksgiving, so you know what that means... 🤤 It’s TURKEY time!! So we called in the experts this week to give us the rundown. 🦃  Diestel Family Turkey Ranch has been farming turkeys since 1949. And they’ve learned a few things along the way… 🔥  Diestel has been a leader in antibiotic-free, Non-GMO, and Organic, but now they have their sights set on regenerative. They recently became the first turkey producer to be certified Regenified™, and they have also sourced 650 tons of certified Regenified™ corn for feed. Heidi joins us to talk ALL things turkey this week  ↙️ 🦃  Four generations of turkey farming 🔪  Going from butcher shops to natural retailers 😂  Kyle’s obsession with Diestel turkey 3️⃣  The turkey farming trifecta: breed, feed, and time ⁉️  What’s a regenerative turkey? ✌️  Why regen turkey takes both fowl AND feed 🌽  Sourcing 650 tons of Regenified corn ↗️  Diversifying the product portfolio in the last decade 🍗  Creating products for the Thanksgivings of the future 🔥  A three-pronged playbook for regen poultry to scale ReGen Brands Podcast #84 is LIVE now on all platforms! Viewing and listening links in the comments! #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #regenerativefoodsystems #cpg #regenbrands #food #beverage #podcast #sustainability #innovation #entrepreneurship #startups #business

🚀 Welcome to another edition of StartUPwithPoland! 🚀 In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the thriving startup ecosystem, this time focusing on the Food & AgriTech sector in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Join host Tessa McIver, Executive MBA as she interviews Ewa Karolewska, Project Manager on Startup Support at EIT Food. Ewa is dedicated to fostering innovations in the food and agritech industry across the CEE region. With her expertise in sustainability and extensive experience in consulting on climate tech and sustainable strategies, Ewa offers a unique perspective on the current state and future of the sector. In this engaging conversation, Ewa explains the mission and work of EIT Food and provides insights into the current trends and developments in the Food & AgriTech sector in the CEE region. She discusses the importance of this sector, shares some of her favorite innovative solutions, and reflects on her career journey leading to her current role. Ewa also gives her predictions on the future of the industry and the technologies that will have the most significant impact in the next 5-10 years. Don't miss this insightful episode with Ewa Karolewska, and learn more about the exciting advancements in Food & AgriTech. Co-production: Andrea Bandirali & Poland Weekly #StartUPwithPoland #FoodTech #AgriTech #EITFood #Sustainability #Innovation #TessaMcIver #EwaKarolewska #CEEstartups #ClimateTech

Thank God It’s Friday! Let’s Learn & Grow Fridays aren’t just for relaxing—they’re for refueling your dreams! As you gear up for the weekend, we’ve curated an *impactful* list of movies and documentaries to inspire your journey in agribusiness and maximize your income. At Agrodemy, we’re all about using technology to create profitable opportunities in agriculture. Why not kick back this weekend and let these movies fuel your vision? *Top Picks for Agribusiness Inspiration*: 1. The Biggest Little Farm (2018) A couple transforms a barren farm into a sustainable, biodiverse paradise, showcasing the challenges and rewards of farming. 2. Kiss the Ground (2020) Highlights the potential of regenerative agriculture in reversing climate change while improving soil health and productivity. 3. Food, Inc. (2008) A critical look at industrial agriculture and the food production system, providing insights 4. Sustainable (2016) A story of resilience and innovation in agriculture, showcasing how farmers can adapt to environmental and market 5. Rotten (2018) (Netflix Series) Examines corruption and challenges in global food supply chains, helping agripreneurs understand industry pitfalls. 6. The Founder (2016) The story of McDonald’s growth highlights the importance of scaling a business, branding, and innovative distribution models. 7. Living Soil (2018) A deep dive into the importance of soil health for sustainable farming and its long-term economic benefits. practices. 8. Farmland (2014) Offers an intimate look into the lives of young farmers in America and the challenges they face in modern agriculture. Whether you’re an aspiring agripreneur or a seasoned farmer, **Agrodemy** has your back with tech-driven solutions to grow your agribusiness profitably. Why just watch when you can also act? Let us help you build, scale, and succeed! Ready to take the next step? Visit us at www.agrodemy.net or call +234-807-640-4388 to explore our solutions. Now, grab your popcorn and let these films transform your mindset! #TGIF #Agrodemy #Agribusiness #MaximizeIncome #WeekendInspiration

🌱🍕 Here's why our FoodTech 500 finalists deserve their most coveted spot! Last month, we launched the official FoodTech 500 list of 2023. And out of over 1,500 applicants, we were able to choose the startups with the most innovative and eco-friendly food system solutions. When asked why they deserve to be on the list, here are their answers 👇 🥇 FoodTech 500 Top 20 (2023 edition) Nature's Fynd, Thomas Jonas Bowery Farming, Irving Fain Ÿnsect, Antoine Hubert, Jean-Gabriel Levon, Fabrice Berro & Alexis Angot ProducePay, Pablo Borquez Schwarzbeck 80 Acres Farms, Mike Zelkind & Tisha Livingston meati™, Tyler Huggins & Justin Whiteley Heura Foods, Marc Coloma & Bernat Ananos Martinez CropX , Tomer Tzach Alpine Bio, Magi Richani Planet A Foods, Dr. Sara Marquart & Dr. Maximilian Marquart Winnow, Marc Zornes & Kevin Duffy Vertical Future, Jamie Burrows & Marie-Alexandrine Burrows Innovopro, Taly Nechushtan Spoiler Alert, Ricky Ashenfelter & Emily Malina AGRIVI, Matija Zulj Cropin, Krishna Kumar & Kunal Prasad Farmy, Roman Hartmann & Tobias Schubert ALGAMA Foods , Alvyn Severien UMITRON, Masahiko Yamada, Takuma Okamoto & Ken Fujiwara Click And Grow, Mattias Lepp --- To learn more about the 2023 FoodTech 500 ranking and global FoodTech ecosystem insights, visit: https://lnkd.in/eMP64QU And if you want to be part of next year's edition, applications are open now! Register here: https://lnkd.in/euuZHgFe #ForwardFooding #FoodTech500 #foodtech #foodsystems #innovation #futurefood #sustainability #climateaction

At NextGen Purpose, we have two phrases that are near and dear to our hearts, and you'll see them everywhere: ‘Better-for-you’ and ‘Better-for-the-planet’. Sounds good, right? If you're familiar with us, you'll know why these phrases define us. But if you're new here, let me give you a little introduction. NextGen Purpose is a media-driven community dedicated to providing entrepreneurs with the resources and mentorship they need to make healthier, more informed food choices accessible to everyone. We're a global network of food enthusiasts, working tirelessly to raise awareness about regenerative agriculture and better-for-you and better-for-the-planet food practices. We dream of a world where every person knows the story behind their food - its origin, its journey, and its integrity. Unfortunately, the industrial scale of food production has made this connection hard to maintain. It's become a money-making machine, leaving many people oblivious to the ecosystem of farm-to-table. Over the past five decades, food practices have become questionable, and we've lost touch with why we eat, how we should eat, and what food should really be like. The quality of food has suffered due to this process, losing some of its essential nutrients and flavor. But guess what? We're here to change that. We're on a mission to make better-for-you food accessible to all and to promote regenerative agriculture and food practices that are better-for-the-planet. With the current state of mass food production causing devastation to our planet, our mission is a part of the fight against climate change. Better food practices equal a better planet. It's as simple and as monumental as that. Are you intrigued and want to learn more about regenerative agriculture? Join us on our podcast, Essential Ingredients. We can't wait to welcome you to our community! Join the conversation, share your stories, and be a part of the change we're creating.

Australian startup Vow is putting cultivated meat treats on the map. The world’s first cultured quail foie gras made its debut last month at upscale venues in Singapore, and also became the first cultured meat product to hit the Hong Kong market. https://lnkd.in/gUcpaMpu

A better food system isn't just possible, it's happening. We're proud to announce the 15 inspiring ventures selected for the inaugural Unreasonable Food program, in collaboration with Mars. From reducing emissions with seaweed feed additives to creating compostable packaging, the 15 selected ventures are reimagining everything from farming to how we eat. Read about them here — https://lnkd.in/ekdrGxq9