The alternative protein market has been a darling of investors the past few years, with most of the capital flowing into start-ups related to plant-based protein. However, a photosynthetic single cell cyanobacteria, commonly referred to as blue-green or microalgae, could drive the next wave of investments in alternative proteins.
Read moreTop 5 Agriculture Investments to Watch in 2020
We expect 2020 to be another exciting and dynamic year for investments in production agriculture. One of the ways to understand momentum behind agriculture investment is to examine consumer food preferences. According to Nielson’s recent “How America Will Eat” report, sales growth during the last year for fresh foods has increased $4.6 billion, organics is up more than $925 million, and plant-based foods has grown to $982 million. Social and health conscious younger generations are increasingly concerned with all aspects of the food they eat to include how, where, and by whom it is grown. Based on these developments, we’ve developed the top five investment trends to watch in 2020.
Read moreThe Rise of Plant-Based Food Marketing
Consumer eating habits are gradually changing away from meat-based, giving the plant-based product industry sustainable growth and a bright future. According to Nutrition Business Journal, 26% of consumers have cut down on meat in the past year, and this number could potentially rise.
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