Vertical farming

AN ALTERNATIVE SOURCE OF PROTEIN We are establishing a new industry of sustainable food that solves growing global food demands without the need for arable land. We are focused on designing high-value, natural and nutritious food.

Combining controlled environment agriculture with vertical farming.

At Collectiv Food we’re building the food ecosystem of tomorrow, starting with an efficient and sustainable food supply chain serving the heart of our cities. For the most ambitious and growing restaurant groups: we simplify and streamline your food supply chain at scale. A direct impact on your gross profit and overheads, while savings time and tonnes of CO2e. Launched in 2022, we are based in St Pancras. Trusted by hundreds of the most successful groups in the UK and France such as Gordon Ramsay, Megan's, Granger, Salad project, Arcade/JKS and many more. With the backing of the best industry experts and leading venture investors, such as Octopus, Norrsken, Partech, Frontline and Clay Capital

Changing food production for good. SmartParc has been purposely designed to address the challenges of the food manufacturing industry with the aim of developing sustainable food production for the future. It is a new asset class specifically designed by people from our industry for our industry

TrasTEC is a midstream food process technology development & process equipment build business focused on low-temperature food dehydration systems and scaled-down thermal and cold process systems.

LIGHT CASCADE is the culmination of 30 years of research on how light interacts with various materials. LIGHT CASCADE has developed proprietary technology consisting in optically active additives for incorporation into polymeric films or plates, paints, or coatings to provide these materials the ability to modify the spectrum of light. The LIGHT CASCADE’s approach encompasses multiple technologies to modify the wavelengths of the solar spectrum, diffusion, selective filtering or even wave guide registered under the name LIGHT CASCADE® technology. In the agricultural market, LIGHT CASCADE® technology shifts a portion of the sunlight spectrum little used by plants into wavelengths that stimulate photosynthesis and plant development. LIGHT CASCADE’s light adaptation solution is a revolutionary and sustainable way to enhance agronomic crop yields and food quality in greenhouses. Consequently, it improves the competitiveness of farmers. and food security. LIGHT CASCADE can also boost performance of algae growth or any application involving light. LIGHT CASCADE’s long-term objective is to become the world leader in sunlight spectrum technologies.

Every day, millions of people throughout the world consume foods and beverages containing Kerry’s taste and nutrition solutions. We are committed to making the world of food and beverage better for everyone, and dedicated to our Purpose, Inspiring Food, Nourishing Life. At Kerry, we are proud to provide our customers – some of the world’s best-known food, beverage and pharma brands – with the expertise, insights and know-how they need to deliver products that people enjoy and feel better about consuming. Kerry is a company rich in heritage and resources. Over the past five decades, our focus on changing lifestyles, the globalisation of food tastes and ever-evolving consumer needs has brought us to a market-leading global position. Today, we are firmly established as a world leader in the food, beverage and pharma industries, with 22,000+ staff and 150+ innovation and manufacturing centres across 30+ countries. Learn more about Kerry: www.kerry.com

Food Farm Hub is an online business-to-business (B2B) marketplace specializing in food and agricultural products. We provide buyers with a comprehensive platform to source verified suppliers, while simultaneously assisting suppliers in expanding their business opportunities and gaining international recognition. Our mission is to facilitate connections between buyers and suppliers in the food and agriculture sectors, fostering a more efficient, sustainable, and secure global system. We are committed to enhancing the food and agriculture landscape by enabling direct connections between suppliers and buyers. Our innovative solutions empower businesses to transform their marketing, sales, and operational strategies, ultimately enhancing overall efficiency.

We are a research and development company formed in 2011 focusing on developing innovative agricultural technologies to improve crop productivity and food quality sustainably. Our Mission To make a strong positive impact to the world’s agricultural sustainability for a secure future using innovations that are out of the ordinary!

Bayer CropScience is one of the world’s leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of seeds, crop protection and non-agricultural pest control. People at Bayer CropScience are committed to help tackle challenges with their expertise in high value seeds, innovative chemical and biological crop protection solutions, and services for modern, sustainable agriculture. Their daily work – in the lab and on the ground – focuses on how they can help farmers across the globe overcome their challenges. With the “head of a scientist” and the “heart of a farmer” they bring innovative and inspiring solutions directly to their customers, along with reliable services and advice. And thus support food production where it begins: on the field.

INTAG exists to solve problems for the people who feed the world. Our biological solutions help reduce the environmental impacts of food and agriculture production while increasing yields for farmers. INTAG systems bring microbial life and other beneficial organisms together to create powerful biological and organic nutrient solutions for modern food and agriculture.

Glaia develops innovative solutions for sustainable agriculture. Our mission is to enhance agricultural productivity and reduce the pressure on natural resources by optimising the performance of plants. With an innovative approach to the development of more efficient and sustainable agrochemicals, Glaia’s disruptive technology improves photosynthesis in plants, which is the current bottleneck in food production.

Good Life Growing is an urban farming company focused on Aquaponics, Hydroponics, Aeroponics, and many other methods of organic farming. Our mission is to empower society by developing new, highly efficient methods of growing organic produce and creating local, sustainable jobs. Good Life Growing believes that an incredible transition to revitalizing blighted property is possible through urban agriculture. Due to the availability of space otherwise deemed vacant or undesirable there are an abundance of hidden resources in Urban Cities across the country. Our plan is to uncover those resources and utilize them in benefit of society as a whole. We propose to put into motion the necessary means of creating sustainable agriculture and learning hubs. Through growing food, job creation, education, exposure to agriculture, extensive hands on training, and providing healthy food to the community it is possible to create a functioning economy that satisfies the triple bottom line. With a blend of traditional Organic Farming, Aquaponic, Hydroponic, and Aeroponic techniques we will grow as much food as efficiently possible while using minimal resources. Follow us along our journey which begins in St. Louis, Missouri as we do our best to save the world one seed at a time. With a lot of hard work, a little luck, and some help from our friends we believe it is possible!

Re-Nuble is a NYC-headquartered, MWBE-certified start-up company redefining the horticulture industry. We create high-quality, compostable grow media from renewable resources and waste streams to support sustainable cultivation and healthier ecosystems. Our innovative, planet-friendly substrates help growers maximize yields while reducing environmental impact.

SMARTAG SOLUTIONS LTD is an indigenous company focused on adding value to the agricultural aspect of the socio-economic development of the nation. We are a formidable team using technology, expertise and precision to approach the full spectrum value chain in agriculture; proffering solutions for fund providers, farmers and agriculture stakeholders with specific services of great value.

Merkkado PH is a technology-based company that offers a platform for local farmers to sell their produce outside conventional markets. The company's founders, who began their careers in the IT industry, started their IT company in 2013 and have since become innovators. Merkkado PH was born from the founders' desire to create a solution for farmers who were being haggled and not receiving fair payment for their hard work. The application provides a direct connection between farmers and consumers, enabling farmers to sell a variety of raw produce from meat to vegetables. Merkkado PH eliminates food source issues, which makes food more accessible and cheaper for buyers while allowing farmers to sell their products at a fair price, thus benefiting the local economy. The founders also allocate a portion of their revenue to supporting farmers by helping them start their own farms or funding projects and purchasing seeds. Farmers can quickly sign up and start selling their products using Merkkado PH, which provides tools to manage sales, track inventory, and communicate with buyers. The team behind Merkkado PH is dedicated to providing a user-friendly experience and works closely with farmers to understand their needs. Merkkado PH is more than just a technology-based company it is a movement that helps bridge gaps and create a sustainable and equitable food system through innovation.

Sathguru Catalyser Advisors Private Limited (SCA) is the investment manager of Innovation in Food & Agriculture Fund (IFA Fund) that invests in Innovation driven growth enterprises in the Food & Agriculture sectors. The fund is sponsored by Sathguru Management Consultant (SMC), a premier consulting organization that has spearheaded business growth across the life sciences spectrum including food and agribusiness over the last three decades. IFA Fund is a sector focused growth fund, investing in Indian enterprises with an aim to support technology driven enterprises by providing the required growth impetus including access to technologies, markets and capital. Our typical investment preference has the following ingredients: • Technology Edge – Transformational technology developed in-house or accessed through licensing; • Tech Savvy Leadership - Ability to understand and face genuine risk related to technology, its scale up and regulations; • Long Term Orientation - Focus on durable markets for business, rather than short term bubbles

Prevera Food Protection Proteins - Transforming Food Safety from a Liability to an Asset. Access to safe and healthy food & beverage is a key element of our well-being. However, when it comes to food safety, the food industry faces major challenges. Most food products contain unhealthy preservatives, while others rely on ineffective methods that shorten shelf-life and increase spoilage levels. Our mission is to provide safe and healthy food by utilizing Food Protection Proteins, which eliminate the need for harmful preservatives and reduce food waste. Our cutting-edge food & beverage protection solution is based on an antimicrobial short protein – nature’s weapon against pathogens. • Highly effective, replaces harmful preservatives • Safe for consumers and the environment • Unaffecting our microbiome • Extends product shelf-life, reduces food waste

L’idea alla base di SAFER Smart Labels s.r.l.s. nasce dal desiderio di voler fare realmente la differenza e voler dare un contributo rilevante nella lotta contro lo spreco alimentare, senza trascurare la salute del consumatore. Il nostro prodotto è un’etichetta intelligente in grado di determinare il reale livello di freschezza di diversi alimenti, come carne, pesce e latte, e comunicarla al consumatore tramite un semplice cambio di colore, visibile ad occhio nudo e senza alcuna strumentazione o applicazione. Implementato nel packaging degli alimenti perciò può eliminare lo spreco immotivato, associato all’errata interpretazione o all’inaffidabilità delle date di scadenza, senza mettere a rischio la salute del consumatore.

Shelf Engine uses machine learning to help grocery stores dial in their orders to minimize waste and maximize profits.

The Yield Lab formed in 2014 to address a lack of capital and support for early stage agriculture technology companies. Agriculture innovation is essential in sustainably feeding a rising global population. We enable entrepreneurs to revolutionize agrifood systems, globally. We do this through our 4 funds in Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and North America. Each region invests in seed stage to growth stage agrifoodtech companies, provides and international business connections and the resources of the entire Yield Lab international network. ~90 portfolio companies, and 4 international locations since our founding, we continue to grow and evolve to meet the need for agricultural innovation in order to sustainably feed the world.

We’re here to Add-Value in everything that we do, to be the best in the Food Industry. Founded in 1990, NMPS Food Group was established to meet the rising demand for Value Added Food Products and has since become the market leader in this area. We are a family owned, dynamic business, with strong focus on maintaining a relevant product range, and building mutually beneficial relationships with our multi-channel partners. We have an unwavering commitment to quality. Our food safety and conformity policies have been designed to meet the requirements of the SQF 2000 Version 6 code – and are in excess of the minimum requirements of PrimeSafe direction. Our future planning involves investigating and assessing opportunities for further business development and expansion through innovation. This spirit of innovation, and our commitment to service, means that we continue to build our reputation amongst our multi-channel partners and the broader market.

Innoterra is a Swiss-Indian agri-tech platform company. Our mission is to transform the food ecosystem at scale to ensure a sustainable supply of healthy food to the world. Innoterra’s food business works closely with farmer communities in multiple sourcing regions. The company’s completely integrated supply chains ensure the highest levels of process efficiency and consistent high quality of its branded food products. Innoterra’s core products are fully traceable for its customers and consumers. To create economic and social impact at scale, Innoterra has implemented a data-driven platform that combines digital and real-world measures. The platform creates value through data intelligence and network effects. It offers services empowering small and mid-scale farmers and other platform partners through improved access to information, insights, infrastructure, people, markets, and capital.

Index has created the first unified predictive food safety platform. Enabled by BioTags®, we simulate contamination risk and expedite crisis response. BioTags® are inert (not-living), uniquely identifiable microbes applied directly to goods and the environment. BioTags are authorized for use in food by Health Canada and the FDA.