Agri Matters
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Agri Matters is a podcast about cutting-edge technology and innovation in agriculture. From scientists, venture capitalists to start-up founders, we talk to the people responsible for bringing food from farm to table. Agri Matters is brought to you by PDD Podcasts.
Agri Matters
2y ago
The challenge of feeding a growing population well and feeding them better without destroying the planet is a gargantuan task, but one that we must tackle nonetheless. How can we do so equitably? And what would it take to nudge consumers to change?
The Pinduoduo Food Systems Forum was held 14-15 July.
"How Can Consumers Eat Well Without Wrecking the Planet"
Panellists:
--David Yeung, Founder and CEO, Green Monday Group
--Prof Jessica Fanzo, Professor, Johns Hopkins University
---Prof Jeyakumar Henry, Senior Advisor, SIFBI
Moderator: Danielle Nierenberg, President and Co-Founder, Food Tan ..read more
Agri Matters
2y ago
Maarten Bosch, CEO of Mosa Meat, Rahul Ray, Senior Director of Tyson Ventures, and Prof Yaakov Nahmias, founder of Future Meat, discuss the future of cultivated meat and how the maturing movement can go from the initial novelty factor to becoming part of consumers' normal diets. The discussion is moderated by Louisa Burwood-Taylor at the Pinduoduo Food Systems Forum.
Highlights of the panel discussion that took place at the Pinduoduo Food Systems Forum on 14-15 July.
• The biggest challenges facing cultivated meat industry now are: (1) Getting production to scale, (2) securing regulatory appro ..read more
Agri Matters
2y ago
In the 2nd part of our interview featuring Pasi Vainikka of Solar Foods, we dive deeper into how Solein will scale up and contribute to the de-carbonization of the wider food system. We discuss:
1)The potential for air protein to be the nutrient feed for cultivated meat
2) The feasibility of producing proteins in space with Martian carbon dioxide
3) Upcoming production milestones for successful scaling
4) How their technology can enable carbon negative food production
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Agri Matters
2y ago
In this episode of Agri Matters, we speak to Dr Pasi Vainikka, co-founder and CEO of Solar Foods, a Finnish start-up that is literally making food out of thin air. We discuss:
1) How air and electricity can come together through fermentation to replicate and replace the conventional process of growing plants
2) Taking concepts from space technology to engineer a food system solution for spaceship Earth
3) What does air protein taste like and how might it make its way to consumers?
Join us for the next episode which features Part 2 of our interview with Pasi, where we discuss their product road ..read more
Agri Matters
2y ago
In the 2nd part of our interview with Yuki Hanyu of Integriculture, we delve into the science of Integriculture's offerings and their vision to provide B2B services for the industry. We discuss:
1) Integriculture's product roadmap
2) Integriculture's unique Cul-net system and how it mimics human organs
3) The R&D work that lies ahead for the industry
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Agri Matters
2y ago
In this episode of Agri Matters, we speak to Yuki Hanyu, Founder of the Tokyo-based Shojinmeat Project and Integriculture to find out how the future of alternative proteins is being imagined and communicated in Japan. We discuss:
1) The origins of the Shojinmeat Project and how it makes growing your own meat readily accessible
2) How consumers in Japan view alternative proteins
3) Regulatory environment with regard to alternative proteins in Japan
Join us for the next episode which features Pt 2 of our interview with Yuki, where we dive into what Integriculture's technology is about! Follow us ..read more
Agri Matters
2y ago
In this episode, we discuss:
Consumer acceptance of alternative proteins and new food products
The next big opportunity in alternative proteins
Making innovations available to the masses
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Agri Matters
2y ago
In this episode, we discuss:
How art plays an important role in communicating and generating discussions on our future food system
How motherhood has influenced their viewpoint on the sector, and how they try to juggle motherhood and their career
How innovation in the agri-food sector is evolving over time
How cultivated shrimp is produced and how it will make its way to your plate
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Agri Matters
2y ago
In this episode, you'll learn about:
1) How the process of cultivating milk proteins outside the human body works
2) The health benefits of breast milk proteins and how you can one day enjoy it in your yoghurt
3) The journey to reducing the cost of growth factors and Turtletree's next-generation microflora-based expression system
4) What has surprised her on her start-up journey
For more information on Pinduoduo, you can check out our LinkedIn or www.stories.pinduoduo-global.com.
You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter @PinduoduoInc ..read more
Agri Matters
2y ago
In this episode, you'll learn:
1) How modern agriculture can effectively address youth unemployment
2) Overcoming barriers to entrepreneurship through innovations in financing
3) The importance of proven technologies at lower cost for future food system development
4) Tips for women entrepreneurs to succeed ..read more