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The future of food is undergoing a transformative shift towards sustainability with alternative proteins taking center stage. 🌱🍔🔬 Despite their potential, challenges like taste, texture, and cost have hindered their widespread adoption. Enter Bezos Earth Fund, injecting $60 million into revamping alternative proteins. 💰🌍 This investment will establish research centers focusing on improving taste, texture, nutrition, and reducing costs. Andy Jarvis emphasizes the imperative nature of alternative proteins in staying within planetary boundaries and feeding a growing population sustainably. 🌎🌿 This initiative, part of a larger commitment by Bezos Earth Fund, aims to address climate and nature impacts of food production, aligning with broader goals of mitigating climate change and protecting biodiversity. As consumers demand more sustainable food options, investments like these are crucial for shaping the future of food towards a healthier, greener planet. 🌍🌿 #FutureOfFood #AlternativeProteins #SustainableEating #FoodInnovation #BezosEarthFund #ClimateAction #PlantBasedRevolution #SustainableProtein #FoodTech #ImpactInvesting #GreenInvestment #FoodSustainability #PlanetFriendlyFood #Nutrition #CostEfficiency #ResearchAndDevelopment #BezosCentersForSustainableProtein #GlobalFoodSecurity #EnvironmentalSolutions #FoodSystemsTransformation

Have you ever heard of “early movers advantage”and thought what this means? I did not fully understand it even though I have two lines of qualifications after my name. But since I have been involved in a number of startups as a board member as well as an investor, I now appreciate more what this truly means. One of the best examples I have seen is Food Recycle Ltd and that’s why I have taken the opportunity to invest and become a shareholder of this truly innovative Australian company, tackling some of the world’s biggest issues, including food security, waste management, recycling and the circular economy. This, I believe, is an incredible opportunity to be part of the global solution for food waste management, food security, and affordable innovative food production through its patented recycling technology. For more information and a chance to secure early movers advantage, please go to this crowdfunding platform, as soon as possible before the opportunity closes in a few days!! Many people who care about the future of food security and sustainability, including the younger generation, have invested to be part of this global solution. If I can, you can too, starting from $250 AUD minimum investment in this Swarmer crowdfunding campaign. (https://lnkd.in/gfiNYVkS) #foodrecycle #foodwaste #foodwastemanagement #foodwastesolutuons #crowdfunding #swarmercrowdfundingplatform #circulareconomy #innovation #technology #australian #australianinnovation #patentedtechnology #commercialisationphase #earlymoversadvantage #foodsecurity #foodwasterecycling #recycling #biosecurity #futureoffoodwaste #globalfoodsecurity #animalfeed #scientificstudies #animalnutrition #research #CSIRO #UWSyd #UNE #chickenfeed #pigfeed #aquaponics #animalfeed #FoodRescue #ZeroWaste #FoodForAll #CrowdfundForGood #RecycleFood #ReduceFoodWaste #SustainableEating #CircularEconomy #SupportFoodRecycling #EcoCrowdfunding #WasteLess #FoodJustice #SaveOurFood #CrowdForChange #WasteToResource #foodrecycleltd (https://lnkd.in/gfiNYVkS)

🎄 THE 12 DAYS TO SAVE DAIRY… 🎄 We’re counting down with just 12 days left to crowdfund and change the future of dairy forever. And what better way to mark the season of giving than with the most expensive coffee in the UK? ☕💙 Forget partridges in pear trees—this year, it’s all about flat whites with purpose. For £272, you get the UK’s most expensive flat white AND shares in Mossgiel Organic Dairy—making you part of Scotland’s movement for ethical and sustainable farming. Every cup you buy helps us: 🐄 Build a new dairy to care for the Mossgiel Girls and their calves. 🌱 Protect the land with regenerative farming practices. ♻️ Lead the fight against single-use plastics with zero-waste dairy. So why not give yourself—or someone special—a coffee that lasts longer than a caffeine buzz? With 12 days to go, your investment will create change for years to come. 💻 Buy your coffee + shares today: tinyurl.com/mossgiel-farm 📸 Tag us with your coffee story! Let’s make this the most impactful Christmas yet. Capital at Risk. Only invest what you can afford to lose.

FARMERS! You're the critical piece to a sustainable food supply chain. If you're wondering how you can get funding to do all those climate-friendly ag practices, look no further. The RFSI (Regenerative Food Systems Investment Forum) is offering FARMER SCHOLARSHIPS to the conference in Denver on October 9th-10th. They WANT to know what you need. They WANT to talk with you. I know that's harvest time. I know there's no perfect time to be away from a farm. I'm a retired farmer. I get it. But if you're serious about saving our planet, feeding our people, and MAKING A PROFIT through regenerative ag, then you need to take advantage of this offer. Go to their website here https://lnkd.in/gPQhn2xd APPLY FOR A FARMER SCHOLARSHIP What do you have to lose?

🌱💰 Pymwymic to create a more sustainable food system with new funding. Pymwymic’s Healthy Food Systems Impact Fund II has successfully closed at €71.5 million, surpassing its initial €70 million target. The fund has attracted the support of over 250 private investors and seven institutional stakeholders, including AGCO Corporation, ASR, Invest International, and Van Lanschot Kempen. With its focus on AgriFood scale-ups, the fund aims to tackle pressing challenges such as environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and human health issues by investing in innovative technologies and sustainable practices. Pymwymic’s Managing Partner, Rogier Pieterse, emphasizes the necessity of a regenerative approach to food systems, championing entrepreneurs advancing this mission. The Healthy Food Systems Impact Fund II prioritizes solutions in areas like soil health, crop intelligence, food waste reduction, and sustainable farming to reshape the supply chain and accelerate the shift towards sustainability. Founded in 1994, Pymwymic has been a pioneer in sustainable and impact-driven investing. With six companies already in its portfolio, the fund is driving innovation and fostering lasting, positive change from farm to fork. Learn more in the full press release: https://lnkd.in/ed2CpNbP #ForwardFooding #sustainability #foodsystems #innovation #technology #agrifood #funding

I'm excited about the growing global momentum around food systems and regenerative agriculture investing - - however, I'm worried that the momentum is ahead of actual understanding of the topic by key financial actors in the food and agriculture value chain. Several studies estimate the global annual need for #regenag #transition costs to be USD $200 billion - $450 billion for at least the next decade, while funding flows today are approximately one-tenth of estimated annual need.  I was therefore thrilled to stumble upon this The Rockefeller Foundation supported report by Pollination and Transformational Investing in Food Systems helping us envision the financial structures needed to redirect finance and rebuild food systems that are better for people and planet. There is A LOT in here so hard to summarize but here is a teaser: 📊 Regenerative agriculture financing is in its early stages, hindered by a lack of proven financial models. 🏭 To grow, the market needs developed commercial models, supportive markets, and large institutional investments. 💰 Significant concessional capital with high risk tolerance is crucial to accelerate market maturity. 🕴🏻 Pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, and foundations can play a pivotal role in shaping the ecosystem. 🤝 Collaborating to distribute risk across the value chain is essential for building healthier food systems. This is a broad catalogue of the innovative regenerative financing instruments currently being deployed globally and I'd recommend anyone looking at this sector to take a look. Kudos to authors Maria Kozloski Dave Haynes Sara Farley Roy Steiner Steven Lang Rex Raimond Tim Crosby and friends David Bennell & Alexander Bashian. Ping #regenag fans and implementors David Herring Raviv Turner Jay Lipman Samuel Gill Josh Knauer Vasco van Roosmalen Frederick Leuschner Reagan Cerci Hari Balasubramanian Deborah Bossio Danielle Knueppel Eric Benmeir Kozakow #regenerativeagriculture #finance #sustainability #foodsystems #investing

Some very accurate and insightful words from Heather K. Terry, CEO/founder of GoodSAM, PBC. The entire industry also needs to prioritize farmers’ role in the food system and understand that they are “an intricate part of the system ... that if we don't take care of it, we will lose and our businesses will be gone,” Terry said. “If we keep destroying the system, if we keep eroding [farmers’ livelihoods], you will have nothing to protect anymore. There will be nothing left, and we have to take that very seriously. So, the shift is not just throwing money at regenerative ag. The shift has to be around the paradigm of doing business.” https://lnkd.in/dm5_-B3e? #organic #organicfood #cop28 #cpg #naturalproducts

👨🌾 Top 50 Farmers (T50F) is now accepting nominations for its inaugural cohort of regenerative farmers across Europe! This initiative is dedicated to recognizing farmers who are leading the charge in regenerative practices, transforming agriculture to heal the planet, and helping to build resilient communities. By putting farmers at the heart of the sustainability conversation, T50F is creating a vibrant network of role models, innovators, and change-makers. The founders of T50F, Cindie Christiansen and Analisa Winther, are on a mission to put farmers at the center of the sustainability conversation. Their vision? To build a powerful platform where regenerative farmers can share their stories, access resources, and inspire the next generation of agricultural leaders. Why nominate? Selected farmers will have the chance to: ✅ Access a powerful network of nonprofits, investors, and organizations ✅ Receive new pathways to markets, capital, and mentorship ✅ Share their stories and inspire the next generation of regenerative farmers 🌍 At The Nest, we’re proud to support this incredible initiative. Let’s put farmers back in the spotlight as the true heroes of our food systems! Nominate a farmer today, and help elevate the voices that are shaping the future of food. 🌾 Nominations are open until December 13, 2024. 👉 Nominate Now: https://lnkd.in/erV-GSCd #Top50Farmers #RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableFarming #FoodSystemTransformation #ClimateAction #FarmersFirst

A great summary by Anna Lerner Nesbitt re: our recent report focused on financing the transition to regenerative agriculture. Transformational Investing in Food Systems Rex Raimond Tim Crosby Sara Farley Alexander Bashian Roy Steiner Kyle Rudzinski Pollination The Rockefeller Foundation Dave Haynes Tara Davids #nature #climate #biodiversity #naturebasedinvesting #natureinvesting #regenerativeagriculture #impactinvesting #finance #agriculture #philanthropy

🌱 When we think of agriculture, we often associate it with our food system. But it also plays a significant role in what we wear! Unlike synthetic fibers such as polyester, nylon, and spandex -- cotton, wool, silk, hemp, and linen are all agricultural products. 🤔 Can we assume that natural fibers are better for us and the environment??? As with any other industrialized farming based on toxic agrochemicals, growing conventional fibers can have a detrimental effect on soil health, waterways, plant and animal biodiversity, farmworker welfare, and your overall health. 👕 Thankfully, a growing cohort of textile brands are committed to sourcing from fiber farmers who have committed to regenerative organic practices. These brands offer clothing options that not only look and feel good but also regenerate land and soil health while restoring agricultural communities. 👩🌾 In the few years since the ROA was established, we’ve certified more than half a Million acres of fiber farmland! Take Gallant International for example: in their dedication to providing Regenerative Organic Certified® options, they have helped transition more than 700 cotton farms across upwards of 3,500 acres!