07 / Provide next generation healthy crops

Why it matters

The Green Revolution lifted millions out of starvation, yet new approaches are needed to provide comprehensive nutrition at a global scale. Climate change, threats to biodiversity, and consumer preferences are driving a seismic demand shift. Agriculture today faces a monumental challenge—to dramatically increase the quality, diversity, and nutrition of the food we grow, while reducing the use of land, water, and other inputs. We invest in companies developing next-generation breeding tools that could produce crops that are more nutritious and flavorful, stay fresh longer, and increase access to fresh produce.

What if transformational new technologies could improve plants and growing systems to holistically nourish a global population? Improving the nutritional profile of staple foods like rice and soy could address malnutrition, which impacts millions in low-income countries. What if a cucumber could be packed with the nutritional density of kale, making it more appealing for kids to ‘eat their greens’?