A Look at Our Oceans 2050 Impact Vision
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Our 2050 Oceans Impact Vision
Builders Vision is an impact platform dedicated to supporting people and organizations building a more humane and healthy planet. Through our oceans strategy, as in much of our work, we take a long-term systems approach to finding solutions. This includes using multiple tools and relying on a broad network of non-profit and private sector partners. Our approach takes the long view, but the urgency of the climate crisis requires we move with agility and speed now. We are encouraged by the early results we are seeing in our “Oceans 2050 Impact Vision” work, but we come at this work with open minds, lots to learn and a willingness to partner and collaborate to drive meaningful solutions. Oceans Keep Our Planet, People and Economy Healthy
Our oceans play a critical role in the health of our planet. Their stability is vital for long-term human health. They connect, sustain and help our planet's ecosystem thrive. Not only do our oceans regulate our climate, they are also a critical protein source for over 3 billion people; and provide over 41 million people worldwide with jobs, the vast majority in developing countries. Our Oceans Face Threats
According to the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change , since 1970 the oceans have absorbed over 90 percent of excess heat trapped in Earth's climate system. This warming is causing significant changes in currents and sea levels, which affect the health of marine species, nearshore and deep ocean ecosystems, and weather systems and communities dependent on ocean-related jobs. Climate change is the greatest threat facing our oceans, but other challenges have depleted ocean resources and impacted ocean habitats as well. These threats include overfishing and destructive fishing practices, which have considerably reduced the health of fish stocks all over the world. This while the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization reports that seafood will play an increasingly important role in effectively addressing food and nutritional security for 10 billion people by 2050. Additionally, land-based pollution has created vast dead zones in the oceans. In fact, some studies show that plastic pollution will occupy more space in the ocean than marine species if efforts are not made to curb plastic production and use. These global shifts are impacting not only our oceans, but ecosystems and communities across the globe. We must act now to improve and invest in our oceans. Our Oceans Need Our Focus
We believe healthy ocean ecosystems are a pillar of a global environmental recovery, a driver of economic growth, and a foundation for food and climate security and human health. As an impact platform, the Builders Vision team developed an integrated philanthropic and investment approach entitled the “2050 Impact Vision,” taking a systems approach to helping ensure our ocean ecosystems:
Are resilient and balanced; and ocean resources are abundant
Meaningfully contribute to climate resilience and emissions reduction targets
Support food and nutritional security
How We Approach the Work
Builders Vision has been supporting non-profits and research organizations through philanthropy, entrepreneurs and breakthrough companies through direct investment as well as fund-to-fund investments to develop scalable solutions to the challenges that threaten the health of our oceans. These visionaries, innovators, and collaborators are working on significant advances in science and technology, exploring new business models, and advocating for policy change. In our work with these partners, and with a particular focus on fisheries management, aquaculture, and climate resilience for coastal ecosystems, we are investing in scalable solutions for restorative benefits to oceans ecosystems for generations to come. Strategy Spotlight: Kelp Restoration and Ecosystem Resilience
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In the last decade, the world’s kelp forests have been devastated by climate change, which first warmed their cool water habitat. The warmer water in turn contributed to spreading disease to sunflower starfish, the critical natural predators of purple sea urchins. This enabled the purple sea urchins to multiply and devour massive portions of kelp forests, particularly those off the coast of Northern California. In 2021, Builders Vision made a direct investment in Urchinomics through its Rising Tides impact investment fund. The investment was designed to scale the company’s approach to hiring divers to remove overgrazing sea urchins from the sea floor, moving them to land-based aquaculture facilities and then ranching the urchins so that they can be sold to restaurants globally. The removal of the urchins from the sea floor facilitates kelp restoration in those habitats. Additionally, Urchinomics reinvests a portion of their proceeds to fund the restoration of kelp beds. Urchinomics’ model works to create jobs in urchin removal and ranching, provide a sustainable source of seafood, and restore the kelp forests. “We chose to build a restorative business model because we figured we as humanity have dug a hole sufficiently deep for ourselves that sustainability alone isn't going to get us out of it,” said Urchinomics CEO Brian Tsuyoshi Takeda . “We built the entire business model around the idea that the more we profit, the better the environment becomes.”
To inform the field, the Builders Initiative Foundation also gave a grant to The Nature Conservancy to fund broadly shared research and technology for kelp recovery and restoration including efforts to breed, raise and release sunflower starfish back to the kelp forests and begin to restore balance to the ecosystem. Strategy Spotlight: Seaweed as a Climate, Ocean Health, and Food Supply Solution
The Safe Seaweed Coalition estimates that seaweed could contribute 10% of the world’s food supply using just 0.03% of the ocean’s surface, could absorb 135 million metric tons of carbon a year by 2050, and 30% of all nitrogen entering the oceans from land-based pollution improving water quality. Rising Tides also invested in Atlantic Sea Farms , the first commercially viable seaweed farm in the United States, which has today expanded to represent a growing community of partner farmers, harvesting over 85% of the line grown seaweed in the country. Their goal is to provide new “food sources that positively impact the economic and environmental health of our coastal communities.”
Atlantic Sea Farms works with kelp (or seaweed) farmers in Maine helping to expand opportunities for Maine’s fishing community while improving water quality and carbon removal. With the seaweed, Atlantic Sea Farms develops myriad food products sold in grocery stores and restaurants that offer a healthy source of protein and calcium. As CBS Sunday Morning shares in their story, seaweed is on pace to be bigger than potatoes by 2051. “Our company is laser focused on providing supplemental income opportunities for our coastal communities at a time when climate change and regulations are making the lobster fishery increasingly volatile," said Briana Warner, Atlantic Sea Farms President & CEO. "In the past two years, we have built a dynamic team of mission-driven specialists in every part of our business - which has allowed us to work with talented partner farmers from throughout Maine’s lobstering community. We are building an entirely unique and regenerative supply chain and bringing all new products to market.”
In 2021, Rising Tides also invested in Oceanium helping to scale its innovative biorefinery technology and product development to process sustainably farmed seaweed at scale and accelerate a sustainable seaweed farming industry. Oceanium is working to create multi-solution approaches that include mitigating climate change, ensuring food security, and creating jobs. Most significantly, they are developing a promising biodegradable packaging solution utilizing seaweed. Initial composting tests found the packaging material to be degradable over a period of weeks versus decades. “Our innovative biorefinery process is built on decades of experience and provides the technology needed to extract the maximum value from the seaweed,” said Dr. Charlie Bavington, Oceanium Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer. “By developing products which are in very high demand including plant-based food ingredients and home compostable bio-packaging material, we will drive demand for farmed seaweed in UK, Europe and North America.”
Strategy Spotlight: Novel, No-waste Technology to Protect Ecosystems from Invasive Species
Across the South and Midwest, invasive carp have multiplied throughout the Mississippi watershed killing off native fish species, plankton, and algae. These populations now threaten the Great Lakes ecosystem and the surrounding economies, including exports and imports, tourism, and recreation. The Environmental Protection Agency as well as the States of Illinois and Michigan are pursuing multiple solutions to control the invasive carp population. Behind wild-caught salmon, Asian Carp have the highest profile among all fish in dietary protein content and omega-3 fatty acids. The species are also free of mercury and lead. These attributes make the species prime for fertilizer, fish oils, dog and cat food, as well as for terrestrial and aquaculture farming. In 2020, S2G Ventures invested in Aquatic Protein LLC, a fish processing company specializing in turning fish and other proteins into valuable feed, oil, and pet food, as well as products for human consumption. Utilizing a licensed and patented technology, Aquatic Proteins constructed low-cost, high-volume automated facilities to render whole fish into meal and oil with no waste streams. Aquatic Protein works with local fisherman from Kentucky to Illinois to help regulate the invasive Asian carp and provide a living wage. Together they’re bringing in and processing up to 150,000 pounds per day, enabling the regeneration of marine habitats along the Mississippi watershed, and helping to prevent the population’s expansion into the Great Lakes and beyond. How We Invest
The Builders Initiative Foundation supports non-profit organizations seeking to improve ocean health including those that:
Promote restorative aquaculture programs that can provide sustainable foods and contribute to ecosystem and economic recovery in coastal communities. Scale innovations in ocean-based fishery management. Develop and support climate resilience strategies and projects for coastal and ocean ecosystems. The Rising Tides Fund
In 2020, Builders Vision launched Rising Tides, an impact investment fund, to help catalyze the development and growth of an investment sector focused on ocean health and sustainability. More specifically, Riding Tides:
Invests in oceans-themed accelerator programs that provide business development support for new companies - supporting early-stage entrepreneurs and innovators. Co-invests in leading venture funds working to jump-start seed- and early-stage companies focused on the blue economy. Invests directly in purpose-driven companies working to create meaningful improvements in ocean health across multiple sectors including fisheries, sustainability, ocean plastics, aquaculture, and ecosystem services. The S2G Ventures Oceans Fund
In 2020, S2G Ventures also launched a venture investment strategy focused on supporting entrepreneurs in successfully developing scalable solutions to the challenges that threaten the health of our oceans. Their strategies seek to:
Find technologies and innovations that prioritize protection and regeneration of ocean resources, benefit climate health, and further understanding and monitoring the ocean in new ways and greater depth. Invest in technologies that will create systemic shifts across the industry with sustainable new products and production techniques which de-risk processes and maximize the value of the resources. Invest in products and technologies that cater to developing consumer demands for healthier and sustainable food products, including plant and cellular-based alternative proteins, new forms of edible marine products, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, consumer facing information platforms, and novel go-to-market strategies. “If we har­ness the inno­va­tion and sci­ence and tech­nol­o­gy and mar­ket solu­tions that are close at hand and aim them at solv­ing this big con­ser­va­tion chal­lenge, we can do it. We can see that hap­pen in our life­time and that would be an immense achievement.”
—      Tom Dempsey, California Marine Director of The Nature Conservancy

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BOGOTA, COLOMBIA – Luker Chocolate , Colombian B4B (business-for-business) chocolate manufacturer and leader in sustainability, announces organizational changes to better reflect the brand’s long term Triple Impact Vision and continued commitment to ethical and sustainable cocoa. After earning certification as a B Corporation™ (B Corp™) in Q2 of 2023, the company created changes within the brand’s organizational structure to reflect Luker Chocolate’s vision to better integrate sourcing practices with long-term sustainability goals and traceability. Luker’s Sustainability and Cocoa Sourcing teams will now be integrated under one area led by industry leader and VP, Julia Ocampo. The structural reorganization and overall enhancement of company vision are already allowing Luker to more thoroughly integrate ethical sourcing practices into the brand’s long-term sustainability plans while advancing their move toward full traceability of their cocoa. The triple impact vision focuses on three key areas to implement impactful change throughout Luker Chocolate’s entire business model:
Improving Well-Being
Increasing the Income of Cocoa Producers & Communities
“Our team at Luker Chocolate has always had a long-term goal of bringing prosperity to the cocoa-growing regions of Colombia. These new organizational changes along with our steadfast triple impact vision will allow us to positively impacts more supplier lives on a global level. Thoughtful sourcing with our valued farmers is core to our overall business development and engagement strategy, so it is a natural fit to completely align our sustainability roadmap in a way that benefits all,” said Camilo Romero, CEO at Luker Chocolate. “As a whole, and especially as part of the B Corp movement, we are committed to measure our actions and continue improving our processes with a triple impact mindset.”
Francisco Gomez, who was until now fulfilling a double role as Vice President of Cocoa Sourcing and CEO of Luker Agrícola (operation of Luker’s farms), will continue in the latter role, overseeing Luker’s farms. This work is essential to Luker Chocolate’s long-term business plan as well as anchors for developing The Chocolate Dream in the brand’s neighboring communities. Luker Chocolate works every single day to make a positive, delicious impact through consistent innovations in sourcing, strategic partnerships, and relentless research into new sustainability practices. To learn more about Luker Chocolate and their vision for the future, please visit https://www.lukerchocolate.com/en/ . About Luker Chocolate
Luker Chocolate is a Colombian B4B (business for business) chocolate manufacturer that specializes in helping brands and companies to create purpose-driven products from a wide range of fine chocolate ingredients, made with the highest quality cocoa following the best practice in sustainability standards. As a high-quality chocolate manufacturer, the products are made exclusively from directly sourced Cacao Fino de Aroma and are characterized for their superior taste. To drive well-being across the cocoa value chain, Luker Chocolate partners with brands and companies who are committed to quality and sustainability, developing exceptional tasting and purpose-driven chocolate products.

Luker Chocolate Announces New Organizational Structure to Support Their Dedication To A Triple Impact Vision

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Abi Ramanan, CEO of ImpactVision and one of the judges stated “The potential of RootWave’s technology to eradicate weeds without using chemicals has huge potential for agriculture and farming sustainability, plus Andrew’s story resonated particularly well – I’m excited for their future!”
Nicholas Fereday, senior analyst for consumer foods at Rabobank and the Judges Team Captain for London, stated he was “particularly impressed by the truly disruptive potential of RootWave’s technology on the market and of course the environmental benefits of reduced pesticide use.”
FoodBytes! by Rabobank is a next-gen pitch competition-meets-networking event that brings together the game-changing startups, investors and industry leaders pioneering the future of food and agriculture. RootWave was up against nine other great companies in the 3.5 minute category. Share this entry
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Post-harvest management also include fermenting and drying for crops like coffee and cocoa. Post-harvest management strengthens the activities of producing, transporting and processing food and other products which are consumed by the whole world. Post-harvest treatments are used in order to delay aging, reducing spoilage and improving marketability and appearance of citrus fruits before storing them. Post-harvest treatments are set of techniques and interdisciplinary science to conserve, preserve and enhance the quality of agricultural products after harvesting. The main aim of post-harvesting treatment is keeping the product cool, eliminating the chances of moisture loss, and unwanted chemical changes along with avoiding the physical damage such as bruising to delay deterioration. Additionally, various chemicals are used in order to sanitize the processing areas for fruits and vegetables to eliminate or reduce pathogenic microorganisms and spoilage. Major sanitizing and cleaning chemicals utilized in post-harvest treatments of food and vegetables are hypochlorites, ozonation, organic acids (lactic, acetic, tartaric acid), hydrogen peroxide, electrolyzed water, calcium-based solutions, and trisodium phosphate. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
The outspread of COVID-19 pandemic has badly affected the economy of the world. Owing to which purchasing power of households is decreased, and also government imposed many restrictions on international trade and movements which damaged the production of horticultural products. As a result, food businesses and supply chains faced an uncertain situation. Post-harvest treatment market majorly includes Tier I & II suppliers such as JBT Corporation (US), Pace International (US), Syngenta (Switzerland), Agrofresh (US) and Decco (US). Such groups have expanded their supplies and manufacturing facilities in many countries in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and RoW. Although, this pandemic has influenced the post harvesting treatment market yet there is no notable impact on the operations and supply chains. Many manufacturing industries are yet working. Market Growth Factors:
Technological Innovations in the post-harvest industry
In recent years, the potential applications of post-harvest treatment for storing, packing and fumigation as to prevent the vegetables and fruits from spoilage due to improper management, has been increased. These advancements in developing countries like India and China served as an opportunity for vegetable and fruits producers to maintain the quality of commodities. Growing demand for exotic fruits and vegetables due to a boom in the hospitality industry
Exporting of fresh non-native vegetables and fruits is rapidly increasing in comparison to that in other commodities from last few years. The rising trade of non-native vegetables and fruits is also increasing the demand for post-harvest treatments for storing and packaging as to maintain the freshness of products for long term. Although, only the rising demand for non-native vegetables and fruits not only depends on consumption of them in households, but also the rising popularity of various international dishes which is further increasing its demand and also the demand for non-native vegetables and fruits is increasing in hospitality sector. Market Restraining Factors:
Damage in the marketing chain
Many fruits & vegetables can be contaminated due to use of dirty water used in washing commodities, rejected commodities around the warehouses, deteriorated products damaging healthy product. Also, overheating and overcooling can also result in spoilage as overheating may lead to water loss and cooling commodities more than tolerance can lead to significant losses. All these risks involved in post-harvesting treatments may hamper the market growth. Type Outlook
Based on type, the post-harvest treatment market is fragmented into coatings, ethylene blockers, fungicides, cleaners, sanitizers and sprout inhibitors. In 2020, the coating segment dominated the post-harvest treatment market by generating maximum revenue. Edible coating segment helps in preventing unwanted softening and ripening of vegetables and fruits. Coating is among the important types of post-harvest treatment process which maintains the shelf life and quality of fruits and vegetables when preserved for long term. Crop Type Outlook
On the basis of crop type, the post-harvest treatment market is segmented into fruits and vegetables. The vegetable segment witnessed a significant revenue share of the post-harvest treatment market in 2020. Most of the vegetables are highly perishable and susceptible to physical injury or loss of colour and taste due to high or low temperature and humidity. These risks can be avoided by the help of post-harvesting systems which helps in maintaining the quality of vegetables and thus provide with extra quantity of these vegetables to the consumers. Regional Outlook
Region wise, the post-harvesting treatment market is analysed in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and LAMEA. In 2020, Asia Pacific emerged as the leading region in the overall post-harvest treatment market. Countries like India and China are among the largest producers and exporters of fruits & vegetables like potatoes, grapes, tomatoes, mangoes, cucumbers and apples. Higher consumption and export of such fruits and vegetables in the region may serve as opportunity to post harvest treatment market. The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include John Bean Technologies Corporation, BASF SE, Syngenta AG Group (China National Chemical Corporation), Fomesa Fruitech, United Phosphorus Ltd. (Decco), AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., Nufarm Limited, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., and Apeel Science. Strategies deployed in Post-harvest Treatment Market
Nov-2021: Bayer entered into a partnership with Microsoft Azure, a cloud computing service operated by Microsoft. Under this partnership, the companies aimed to improve and advance digital abilities for the Food, Feed, Fuel, Fiber Value Chain by forming the foundation for the latest digital solutions and advance agriculture and adjacent industries. Oct-2021: BAYER collaborated with Solidaridad, an international network organization, and Grupo Pantaleon, an agro-industrial organization. From this collaboration, the companies aimed to bring sustainability standards to the sugarcane industry of Mexico by integrating satellite technology and drones, which would make producers capable to monitor the state of the plantations. Additionally, smallholders would be able to collect data in the field to analyze sustainability benefits like increased effectiveness and reduced labor and operating costs brought by using BAYER’s product. Jun-2021: AgroFresh signed a global licensing agreement with Know Hub Chile, an association formed by a group of universities. Under this agreement, AgroFresh continues to produce an innovative pipeline by naturally derived technology that addresses superficial scalds in apples and pears. In addition, the company would also preserve the freshness of crops and potentially offer a new natural solution to help in extending produce shelf life and reducing food loss and waste. May-2021: Apeel took over ImpactVision, a machine learning company. In this acquisition, ImpactVision’s hyperspectral imaging technology would be combined into Apeel application systems at supplier locations across the globe. By this acquisition, the company aimed to add a new layer of insights to assist fresh food suppliers & retailers in reducing food waste by enabling suppliers to view and understand the interior quality of fresh produce through collecting quantifiable data on the stage of ripeness, freshness, nutritional density, and other indicators of quality. May-2021: AgroFresh introduced the SmartCitrus platform. This platform is the integration of a wide range of post-harvest solutions into an all-encompassing treatment for citrus products, under the AgroFresh umbrella. Feb-2021: AgroFresh launched VitaFresh Botanicals, a plant-based, edible coatings for product freshness. Through this launch, the company aimed to provide the most innovative solutions to extend produce shelf life, minimize food loss/food waste and provide high-quality eating experiences to customers. Nov-2020: Bayer partnered with BigHaat, India’s largest Agri inputs Marketplace Platform. Through this partnership, the companies aimed for last-mile delivery of Agri-Inputs to support farmers of Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka & Tamil Nadu by focusing on paddy, cotton, corn, chili, and horticulture crops. Moreover, along with access to the whole range of Bayer’s agri-solutions from seed to harvest, producers can also avail crop-specific agronomic advisory through BigHaat’s Agristore digital platform. Sep-2020: Syngenta introduced Spiropidion, a new insecticide active ingredient. Through this launch, the company aimed to provide a new active ingredient to farmers which provide more targeted protection from some of the most difficult and damaging sucking pests. Oct-2019: Syngenta took over Cropio, a leading player in the Eastern European digital agriculture market. Through this acquisition, the company aimed to help farmers in increasing sustainability, productivity, efficiency, and profitability. Jun-2019: AgroFresh collaborated with Zest Labs, a post-harvest AgTech Company with proven solutions for shelf-life and freshness management. This agreement aimed to strengthen the end-to-end solutions of the companies. Under this collaboration, AgroFresh would incorporate Zest Labs’ Zest Fresh solution into the FreshClou Transit Insights platform by using resources and strengths of both companies to offer consumers a complete solution that upgrades operations, improve visibility into produce shelf life & minimize food waste. Aug-2018: BASF acquired Bayer, a German multinational pharmaceutical and life sciences company by obtaining its business & assets. Through this acquisition, the company aimed to enter into seeds, non-selective herbicides, and nematicide seed treatments. Also, the acquisition would support the company’s crop protection, biotech, and digital farming activities. Feb-2018: Syngenta completed the acquisition of FarmShots, an integrated application with scouting, variable-rate, and record-keeping functionalities. Under this acquisition, FarmShots would combine with Syngenta’s AgriEdge Excelsior whole-farm management system in the U.S., and ultimately would be utilized by producers all over the world. Also, the Syngenta privacy pledge would remain intact with FarmShot, and producers could control their data, which remain secure in a cloud environment. Dec-2017: AgroFresh completed the acquisition of Tecnidex, a leading provider of post-harvest fungicides, waxes, and biocides for the citrus market. From this acquisition, the company aimed to expand its existence into new crops as well as increase the penetration of the produce market in Latin America, southern Europe, and Africa. Scope of the Study

Global Post-harvest Treatment Market By Type, By Crop Type, By Regional Outlook, Industry Analysis Report and Forecast, 2021 - 2027

Santa Barbara-based Apeel Sciences secures USD 250 Million in series E
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18.August.2021 – Santa Barbara-based Apeel Science announced that it raised USD 250 Million in a Series E funding round. The valuation of the company surges to USD 2 Billion after this round. This funding round was led by existing investor, Temasek and was participated by some new investors and existing ones like, Mirae Asset Global Investment, Viking Global Investors, GIC, Andreessen Horowitz, Sweetwater Private Equity, K3 Ventures, Michael Ovitz of Creative Artist Agency, Susan Wojcicki of YouTube, Katy Perry, Tao Capital Partners and Anne Wojcicki of 23and Me. With this fundraise, Apeel has now raised over USD 635 in funds since its inception in 2012. In May 2020, the company raised USD 250 Million in a Series D funding round. Apeel Sciences has built a layer for the surface of fruits and vegetables, based on plants that are odourless and tasteless and that keeps moisture which lets oxygen out. “One in nine people are going hungry, and if three in nine pieces of produce are being thrown away, we can be better stewards of the food we are throwing away,” James Rogers, CEO, Appeal said. “This is a solvable problem, we just have to get the pieces to the right place at the right time.”
About Apeel Sciences – 
Appeal Sciences was initiated by James Rogers. It acquired ImpactVision in early 2021 to add one more layer of quality by integrating imaging systems on individual pieces as they move through the supply chain to optimize routing so more produce that is grown is eaten. Apeel Sciences has prevented more than 42 Million pieces of fruit from going to waste at retail locations, in 2019; it includes a 50% reduction in avocado food waste with regards to sales growth. Those fruit pieces helped to conserve approximately 4.7 Billion of water. “Prior to the pandemic, the number of food people were eating was growing each year, but that trend is reversed,” Rogers explained. “Consumers are more aware of the food they eat, they are shopping less frequently, buying more per visit and more online. At the same time, grocery stores are trying to sort through all of that.”
“We can’t create these supply networks alone, we do it in concert with supply and retail partners,” he said. “Grocery stores are looking at the way shoppers want to buy things, while we look at how to partner to empower the supply chain. What started with longer-lasting fruits and vegetables, is becoming how we provide information to empower them to do it without adding to food waste.”
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Santa Barbara-based Apeel Sciences secures USD 250 Million in series E

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