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Congratulations to the AQUA Cultured Foods team!! ??

?? GFRP Portfolio News: BioBond Adhesives, Inc. & Nova Farms Leading the Way in Food Safety & Sustainability! ????? BioBond Adhesives, Inc., launched through the Generation Food Rural Partners (GFRP) Fund, is partnering with Nova Farms to implement bio-based protective coatings at its 19,600-square-foot food processing facility in Phoenix, Arizona. This first-of-its-kind solution enhances food safety, compliance, and sustainability while eliminating microplastics and providing superior protection against mold and bacteria. Through GFRP, we’re proud to support BioBond in transforming food processing with cleaner, safer, and more sustainable solutions. #FoodSafety #Sustainability #Innovation #BioBased #AgTech #FoodProcessing #ProtectiveCoatings #BigIdeaVentures #GFRP #BioBond #NovaFarms Joseph (Marc) McConnaughey Frank Klemens Tom Mastrobuoni Elsa Swanson Sareen Andrew D Ive Emily Linett Bill Arnold Van N. Truskett

??Future Food-Tech Summit is almost here! ?? Join us in San Francisco tomorrow and Friday at Booth 3 to connect with the GFRP team and our portfolio companies, Bayou Best Foods & Nexture Bio. Don’t miss our session on alternative proteins—see you there! #FutureFoodTech #FoodTech #AlternativeProteins #SustainableInnovation #GFRP #BigIdeaVentures

World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit kicks off this week! ?? Join us in San Francisco March 11-12 at Booth 3.

???? GFRP at HTX AgTech Rodeo Innovation Summit 2025—what a ride! ???? Last week, Van Truskett, Venture Discovery Director at Generation Food Rural Partners (GFRP) Fund, spent the day in Houston at the HTX AgTech Rodeo, sponsored by Texas A&M Innovation and invincible, diving deep into the future of AgTech. From sipping coffee at Cup of Joe's Cowpoke Edition with Joey Sanchez ??? to rounding up VCs and founders at Rope a VC event ??, the energy was high, the ideas were bold, and the BBQ was top-notch. ?? Highlights from the rodeo arena: ?? Panel on Educating Investors, Building Ecosystems, & Scaling AgTech Innovations led by Christine G. —Set the stage with insights on supercharging Houston’s investor landscape, training investors, and unlocking the real needs of rural areas and farmers. An organic, unscripted conversation with seasoned investors—including Van Truskett—diving into what makes AgTech investable and impactful!! ???? ?? AGCO Ventures Presentation by Alex Russomagno—Exploring how strategic investments are shaping the next wave of AgTech innovation. ?? Student Internship Experiences Panel ??led by Rhiannon Parker—Bridging academia and industry with fresh perspectives on AgTech's future. ?? Neon Moon Reception ????—Ending the day with live music & great conversations! The HTX AgTech ecosystem is thriving—excited to see what innovations sprout from this gathering! ?? Big thanks to the co-chairs, co-hosts, and everyone who made this event unforgettable. Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of AgTech! ???? #AgTech #Innovation #HTXAgTech #VentureCapital #Startups #SustainableFarming #FoodTech #AgriTech #FutureOfFood #HoustonTech #Entrepreneurship #InvestingInAgTech #EcosystemBuilding Van N. Truskett Elsa Swanson Sareen Frank Klemens Tom Mastrobuoni Bill Arnold Emily Linett Andrew D Ive

We love it when our portfolio companies collaborate! And to see their success stories ??

?? GFRP at Future Food-Tech Summit – Booth 3! We’re excited to be an Innovation Partner at the Future Food-Tech Summit in San Francisco next week (March 13-14). The event brings together startups, investors, and major food brands working to advance climate-friendly food systems. ?? Meet the GFRP team at Booth 3: Emily Linett, Frank Klemens, and Bill Arnold ?? Featuring our portfolio companies: Bayou Best Foods & Nexture Bio ?? ?? March 13 | ? 12:00 - 12:30 PM – Proteins, Proteins, Proteins ?? Frank Klemens, Managing Director of GFRP, joins Bayou Best Foods & Nexture Bio to discuss the commercialization of plant-based proteins, challenges in cellular agriculture, and what it takes to scale alternative proteins. ?? Heading to Future Food-Tech? Stop by Booth 3 to connect and learn how GFRP is supporting innovation in sustainable food and agriculture. #FutureFoodTech #FoodTech #AlternativeProteins #SustainableInnovation #GFRP #BigIdeaVentures Frank Klemens Emily Linett Bill Arnold Kelli Wilson Teryn Marie Wolfe Elsa Swanson Sareen Tom Mastrobuoni Van N. Truskett Andrew D Ive

?? GFRP at World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit – Find Us at Booth 3! ???? ?? World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit | March 11-12, San Francisco Our Generation Food Rural Partners (GFRP) Fund is excited to be an Innovation Partner at this key gathering of agri-food businesses, tech providers, growers, and investors driving a more sustainable future. ?? Meet the team at Booth 3: Emily Linett, Frank Klemens, and Van N. Truskett ?? Featuring our portfolio companies: PlantSustain, Inc. & BioBond Adhesives, Inc. ?? Don’t miss our session! ? March 12, 10:00-10:30 am – Building Companies: From Biocontrol/Stimulants to Biomaterials ?? Frank Klemens, Managing Director of GFRP, will take the stage alongside two GFRP portfolio companies PlantSustain, Inc. & BioBond Adhesives, Inc. This session will explore the use of biocontrol, stimulants, and biomaterials in farming, along with strategies to navigate commercialization challenges. ?? Find us at Booth 3! If you’re attending, stop by to see how GFRP is backing groundbreaking solutions in agri-tech. Simon Hill Joseph (Marc) McConnaughey Frank Klemens Van N. Truskett Emily Linett Tom Mastrobuoni Elsa Swanson Sareen Bill Arnold Andrew D Ive #WorldAgriTech #FutureFoodTech #SustainableInnovation #AgriTech #FoodTech #ClimateFriendlyFood #GFRP #BigIdeaVentures

?? Next week, Big Idea Ventures and our portfolio companies will be taking the stage at Future Food-Tech San Francisco! Here’s where you can catch them: ?? March 13 ? 11:45 AM – Puratos Innovation Challenge ?? Future Biome is a finalist in this competition, presenting their revolutionary approach to gut health! ? 12:00 - 12:30 PM – Proteins, Proteins, Proteins ?? Frank Klemens, Managing Director of Generation Food Rural Partners Fund (GFRP) at BIV, will take the stage alongside two GFRP portfolio companies, Bayou Best Foods and Nexture Bio. This session will explore the commercialization of plant-based proteins, the challenges involved, and the complexities of developing cellular agriculture products. ? Start-Up Pitches: Cultivated Biosciences, Opalia, Future Biome and Perfat Technologies will showcase their innovations on the Start-Up Stage! ?? March 14 ? 12:05 - 12:40 PM – Investment Landscape Deep Dive ?? Our Managing General Partner, Andrew D Ive joins a panel of investors to share insights on the future of food-tech investments. ? Breakout Session: Reaching Scale with Plant-Based Proteins ?? Standing Ovation will be part of this engaging discussion on fermentation technology and the future of sustainable dairy alternatives. If you’re attending, be sure to connect with our team and catch these sessions. See you in San Francisco! ?? Find out more here ?? https://lnkd.in/g_VY65V #FutureFoodTech #FoodInnovation #BigIdeas Tom Mastrobuoni Caroline Mak Elsa Swanson Sareen Bill Arnold

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