Americans get an average of one-fifth, or 400 calories, per day from wheat; according to the United Nations, bread wheat accounts for 20 percent of the human diet globally.
Eric Rey, CEO of Arcadia Biosciences, talks about a proprietary technology called TILLING which helps to produce “tomatoes that can be plucked when they are ripe and stay fresh as they are transported to market.” Read the full article
UC Davis plant scientist Eduardo Blumwald is working to feed and fuel the world with new grants totaling $8.4 million from the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Agency for International Development and industry partners.
Kevin Comcowich chairs Arcadia’s board of directors and has served as a director since October 2016. He most recently served as chief executive officer and portfolio manager of HTX.
Since 2002, the company has developed ingredients intended to meet consumer demand for healthier choices. It also cultivates wellness products, drawing on its roots in agricultural innovation.
