Agronomics Ltd (AIM:ANIC, OTC:AGNMF), co-founded by Anthony Chow, presented at the Proactive One2One Investors Forum. Agronomics is a pioneering AIM-listed investment company focusing exclusively on cellular agriculture, a groundbreaking field with the potential to revolutionise traditional farming methods.
With an impressive £135 million raised so far, Agronomics aims to provide public market investors with exposure to a diverse portfolio of cellular agriculture companies. The company's mission is rooted in addressing the pressing challenges of global food production. Current consumption patterns, primarily reliant on animal-based protein sources, are unsustainable given the world's growing population.
Agriculture also contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, and resource depletion. Cellular agriculture represents a game-changing solution, offering three key categories: cell culture, precision fermentation, and enabling technologies. Cell culture involves growing animal cells in bioreactors to produce meat, leather, and more.
Precision fermentation harnesses microorganisms to produce proteins like dairy and egg without the need for traditional farming. Enabling technologies support these processes. Agronomics has strategically built a comprehensive portfolio covering major protein categories, such as beef, pork, chicken, dairy, and luxury leather goods.
Their products aim to replicate the sensory and nutritional profiles of traditional animal-derived products, offering a sustainable alternative. Despite regulatory challenges, cellular agriculture has made strides, with Singapore approving products in late 2020 and the US following suit. Europe lags due to regulatory and energy cost issues.
Agronomics has carefully curated its portfolio, focusing on companies like Meatable, BlueNalu, and Liberation Labs, which promise exciting innovations in cultivated meat, seafood, and fermentation technology. With experienced leadership and a commitment to sustainable, efficient, and ethical food production, Agronomics is at the forefront of a transformative industry poised for long-term growth.
