Grosvenor Food & AgTech

On this International Women’s Day, Grosvenor Food & AgTech celebrates the deep talent base of female executives across its portfolio companies, including the following six fantastic Chief Executive Officers: AeroFarms:?Molly Montgomery Benson Hill: Deanie Elsner The Jackfruit Company: Annie Ryu Nuritas: Dr. Nora K. Trace Genomics: Poornima Parameswaran, Ph.D Vytelle:?Kerryann Kocher Katrin Burt, Managing Partner at Grosvenor Food & AgTech said: “To identify the most promising solutions to the enormous challenges facing the world’s food system, we must partner with a diverse range of entrepreneurs and all the varied perspectives they represent.?On this International Women’s Day, we applaud our female executives for their contributions to this critical endeavour." #internationalwomensday #iwd #agtech

Congratulations to Vestaron Crop Protection, a Grosvenor Food & AgTech portfolio company, for its crucial role in helping European farmers protect their crops sustainably. SPEAR LEP, Vestaron’s novel bioinsecticide, uses the power of peptides to fight pests while protecting beneficial insects and pollinators. #Biocontrol #SustainableFarming #Pollinators

The European Commission has outlined its vision for the future of farming and food production in the European Union. A new roadmap, building on the work of the?Strategic Dialogue on the future of EU agriculture, proposes key pathways for the future of agri-food policy until 2040.?Focused on four pillars, its ambition is to enable farming to become more viable and attractive for future generations, more competitive and resilient, promote sustainable farming practices and create a sector that values food and people. Technologies like those developed by Grosvenor Food & AgTech portfolio company Ostara are key to the European Commission’s ambition to build a stronger, more innovative food system that benefits both farmers and consumers and helps feed the world in a sustainable way. Ostara provides growers with increasingly sustainable fertiliser solutions to improve crop performance and increase yields, reducing?negative environmental impacts. Its Crystal Green Pearl product line?is?registered for use in certified organic farming in Germany, Spain, Denmark,?Austria?and the Netherlands, meeting rigorous European standards and marking a step forward in more sustainable agriculture. #sustainableagriculture #foodtech #agtech #europe #farming #growing

With avian flu ravaging poultry farms across the US, driving egg prices to record levels and threatening supply chains, the need for sustainable alternatives has never been more profound. Our portfolio business, The The EVERY Company has developed a novel solution producing egg proteins brewed by yeast, without hens. While plant-based protein innovations have garnered much media attention in the replacement meat market, EVERY is providing a reliable source for egg ingredient in a variety of applications, including baking, meat binding, and mayo, while using significantly less water, land, and energy than animal-derived egg protein. Read more about EVERY in a recent Forbes profile below: #avianflu #birdflu #eggs #poultryfarming #foodtech #agtech #foodandbeverage #alternativeprotein

Kenny Sabir VP of Research and Development of Grosvenor Food & AgTech company AgriWebb – which provides software solutions that increase efficiency, productivity, and sustainability in arable and livestock farming – shared his thoughts on why agtech is a critical lever in the effort to grow more food with limited land resources while also lowering emissions, as part of a wide-ranging discussion with Amy Crosby, a dairy farmer and Associate Professor in Agri-Tech Education CQUniversity, about Australia’s farming sector on Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Radio National. ??Listen to the interview via the link below. #agtech #agtechaustralia #livestockfarming

The Grosvenor Food & AgTech team will be in San Francisco next month for the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit (March 11-12) and Future Food-Tech (March 13-14). The Grosvenor team is focused on finding and supporting companies with scalable solutions, which are already in the market, addressing more sustainable farming practices and food products that enhance human health and the environment. We look forward to stimulating discussions with companies and investors looking to make that journey with us. See you there! Anthony James | Katrin Burt | Monty Bayer | Stephan Dolezalek #AgriTech?#SustainableAgriculture #supplychain #AI #AIinfood #ingredientdevelopment

Stephan Dolezalek, Managing Partner, Grosvenor Food & AgTech was one of five sector leaders invited by the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit to share their insights on the themes that will shape the industry this year… Read the full article in the link below. The World AgriTech Innovation Summit takes place in San Francisco on 11-12 March, bringing together the global leaders driving sustainable agricultural practices. The event - which is attended by more than 2,500 decision makers, 500 businesses, and 120 speakers - includes technology giants, food brands, farmers, policymakers, investors, and start-ups, and provides the opportunity for strategic networking, exclusive industry insight and start-up discovery. #agtech #agritech #resilientsupplychain #sustainablefoodproduction #scalingperformance #supplychaindecarbonization

We are delighted to highlight the latest innovative product to support agriculture’s sustainable transition from our portfolio company Oxbury Bank Plc: the Oxbury Transition Facility. Research by the Soil Association Exchange shows that the majority of producers have limited financial flexibility to adapt their farming systems to meet climate and natural capital goals. Oxbury’s financial facility will provide funding to help British farmers manage cash flows and capital needs while also helping farmers to monitor the environmental impact through measurement of soil organic carbon levels. Congratulations to the Oxbury team! ? #SustainableFarming #SoilHealth #AgriTech #naturalcapital Anthony James

Grosvenor Food and AgTech portfolio company Ostara, which produces?sustainable fertiliser solutions to improve crop performance and increase yields, has appointed Tom Snipes as its new CEO. ? “Tom brings a valuable combination of agricultural experience and business expertise to Ostara,” said Monty Bayer, executive chairman of Ostara’s Board of Directors and Managing Partner, Grosvenor Food & AgTech. “He has a track record of innovation and growth that will enable us to continue expanding our presence and product line.” ? With Tom’s arrival, Ostara will advance its primary goal of feeding the world while protecting it. Ostara’s technology provides growers with the most efficient, environmentally friendly source of?fertiliser?through its Crystal Green?product line.? The global reach of Ostara’s products and technology positively impacts the agriculture and wastewater industries, benefiting the environment, the sustainability of producers as well as strengthening the resilience of our food system. #AgTech #agriculture #Sustainability #Innovation

Molly Montgomery, CEO of AeroFarms, a Grosvenor Food & AgTech portfolio company, spoke at the World Economic Forum annual meeting at Davos last week. She highlighted the sustainability benefits of vertical farming and other solutions to address the challenge of providing nutritious foods to populations around the world while preserving our natural resources. Molly and an outstanding panel of peers drew attention to ways in which the private sector can make a positive impact. #AeroFarms #SustainableAgriculture #AgTech #WEF2025 #GrosvenorFoodandAgTech