Challenge: To identify agricultural practices for the natural production of enhanced value crops, through optimisation of specific desired components such as nutrients or functional ingredients.
Client: Global FMCG manufacturer
Background: Sustainability is a complex topic and with factors, such as growing population and climate change, optimisation of crop yields for enhanced value crops is a key part of overcoming the challenges this presents. In this case, functional ingredients are derived from agricultural crops, and whilst synthetic alternatives are available, consumer preference drives the need for natural sources. To that end it is essential that crops are farmed in such ways that maximise the output of certain functional components, ensuring that resource efficiency is optimised.
Goal: The client is looking for solutions which can be deployed to maximise the output of specific functional components for enhanced value crops. Technologies which are of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Non agricultural natural synthesis
- Green Chemistry
- Precision Fermentation
- New Breeding Technologies
- CRISPR
- Gene Editing
- Genomic sequencing
- Non-GMO propagation technology
- Next generation agricultural practices
- AI prediction of complex agricultural traits
- Bio-fortification
- Bio-stimulation
- Hydroponics
- Soil Microbiome insight
- Vertical farming
Enhanced value crops
Responses
All solutions must be submitted to Technology Scout ([email protected]), with a subject line: “ACTION call: F80/25/1 Enhanced value crops”
• A specification detailing the key parameters.
• A summary of the process or technology.
• Any technical or application limitations.
• Commercial availability.
• Contact details.
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