Louis Dreyfus Company

BASF - Food and Health Performance Ingredients Business is a unit of BASF that provides human nutrition such as aeration and whipping agents, food emulsifiers and fat powder grades; health ingredients such as plant sterols esters, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), omega-3 oils.

TRACT is an innovative platform for measuring sustainability performance that was created by and for the agriculture and food industries.

Namoi Cotton Limited, based in Toowoomba, Australia, specializes in the ginning and marketing of cotton, operating 12 gins across New South Wales and Queensland. The company purchases lint cotton from growers through forward contracts and provides cotton ginning services, which are its primary source of revenue. In addition to cotton, Namoi Cotton trades and markets cottonseeds and various grain and pulse crops, catering to both domestic and international markets. The company also offers cotton classing services and manages the sale and logistics of plastic waste generated from its ginning operations. Founded in 1962 and previously known as Namoi Cotton Co-operative Ltd, Namoi Cotton Limited rebranded in October 2017 to reflect its broader business operations.

Cacique is a manufacturer and distributor of coffee products, including dry and roasted coffee.

SeaStock is a global marine research company focused on developing solutions for the production and extraction of compounds derived from seaweed and algae. The company specializes in the cultivation and processing of asparagopsis seaweed, which is utilized in methane-reducing feed ingredients. By offering a range of products, SeaStock enables clients to select the specific solutions that meet their needs. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to contribute to sustainable practices in marine science and agriculture.

bound4blue developes foldable and autonomous wingsail system to be integrated onto a wide range of vessels. The system has been conceived as a complementary propulsion system, which produces effective thrust from existing winds, reducing the main engine power required and, therefore, delivering fuel consumption and pollutant emissions reductions of up to 40% and it ensures a payback period under 5 years.

Natural Fiber Welding, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Peoria, Illinois, specializes in the manufacturing and supply of sustainable fabrics and materials derived from plants. The company has developed a circularity platform that produces high-performance, plastic-free materials suitable for various industries, including fashion, footwear, automotive, and upholstery. By integrating its innovative technology into existing supply chains, Natural Fiber Welding enables brands to design and scale eco-friendly products effectively.

EarthOptics is a developer of a global soil cloud platform aimed at sustainable agricultural management. The company utilizes advanced sensors and machine learning techniques to create highly accurate soil maps based on minimal soil samples. Its technology provides insights into various soil attributes, including compaction, fertility, and carbon levels. This information enables farmers, ranchers, and land managers to make informed and sustainable soil management decisions, which can lead to improved profitability and environmental stewardship. Additionally, EarthOptics offers near-real-time actionable data that enhances soil health management and provides cost-effective verification for carbon credits.

Aquaconnect is a comprehensive aquaculture platform established in 2017 that supports fish and shrimp farmers in enhancing productivity and financial access through innovative technology solutions. By leveraging AI and satellite remote sensing, Aquaconnect captures pond data to deliver data-driven advisory services, enabling farmers to optimize water quality, aquatic health, and feed consumption. The platform facilitates connections between farmers and key stakeholders in the aquaculture value chain, including feed producers, equipment manufacturers, banks, and insurers. With an integrated approach, Aquaconnect has assisted over 60,000 farmers, providing them with context-aware alerts and suggestions to improve their operations. Additionally, the company offers data-enabled fintech solutions that enhance transparency for financial stakeholders engaging with the aquaculture community, ultimately helping to improve market linkages and value realization for farmers.

Grão Direto LTDA operates a digital trading platform that facilitates the buying and selling of grains, connecting farmers and grain buyers in a more efficient manner. Founded in 2016 and based in Uberaba, Brazil, the platform enables users to negotiate and finalize deals for spot, future, or barter trades. It enhances market intelligence, allowing producers and buyers to make informed decisions regarding pricing and grain selection. Additionally, Grão Direto supports various processes related to grain trading, including logistics, contract management, and financial products. The platform is accessible via both a web interface and a smartphone application, catering to a diverse range of users, including cooperatives, trading companies, traditional brokers, and warehouses. By integrating technology into grain commercialization, Grão Direto aims to modernize the agricultural commodity chain in Brazil and beyond.

ProfilePrint develops a food ingredient analysis platform that leverages artificial intelligence to assess the quality, taste profile, and freshness of food items. The platform synthesizes complex parameters and sensory data into a unique digital fingerprint, allowing for rapid predictions of food quality within seconds. This capability enhances users' decision-making processes, enabling more informed and efficient purchasing choices. By addressing challenges in the supply chain, ProfilePrint supports businesses in creating a sustainable ecosystem, ultimately enhancing their competitive advantage and resilience in the market.

Comet Biorefining is a leading provider of sustainable high-quality cost-competitive cellulosic glucose technology for applications in renewable biofuels and biochemicals. The company’s proprietary technology allows for the conversion of wood, wheat straw, bagasse, corn stover and other agricultural waste materials into high purity cellulosic glucose syrup. These non-food sources offer lower cost and price stability when compared to food sugar sources such as corn or sugar cane. Demonstrated at 5 dry tons per day scale, Comet is focusing on commercial scale up and development of commercial partnerships with applications in renewables industries.

Good Catch specializes in developing plant-based seafood alternatives. It offers vegetarian shredded tuna, crab cakes, and fish patties made of lentils, chickpeas, fava beans, and other legumes. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania.

Gathered Foods produces plant-based products intended to provide an alternative to seafood and other plant-based proteins. Its plant-based seafood products are developed using a six-legume blend, including peas, chickpeas, lentils, soy, fava beans, and navy beans, and also seaweed, algae extract to create the umami flavor and natural taste without the use of dairy, gluten, or GMO, enabling consumers to enjoy seafood in a cruelty-free manner.

Benson Hill is a crop improvement company that unlocks the natural diversity of plants and empowers innovators with a revolutionary crop design platform to develop healthier and more sustainable food and ingredients. Benson Hill empowers innovators to develop more healthy, flavorful, and sustainable food by unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants. Benson Hill’s CropOS™ platform combines machine learning and big data with breeding techniques and plant biology to drastically accelerate and simplify the product development process.

Motif develops plant-based food products designed to produce healthy food using genetic engineering and fermentation. Their food technologies enable CPG companies to develop plant-based alternatives that have the same meaty taste, appearance, and texture as their animal counterparts. They offer bioprocessing services, finished products, and food services.