Farm D'Azur
We are an agtech specialized in the production of plants using sea water.
The Problem
WATER SCARCITY AND DESERTIFICATION
It is estimated that 97.5% of the water in the world is salty and is not suitable for direct consumption, nor for irrigating crops.
Of the 2.5% of fresh water, most of it (69%) is difficult to access, as it is concentrated in glaciers, 30% is groundwater (stored in aquifers) and only 1% is found in rivers.
Desertification it is a process originated by human intervention.
Among the main causes are: overgrazing,
soil depletion due to the intensive and unsustainable use of water resources and inadequate management in agriculture.
The Problem
POPULATION GROWTH AND FOOD SECURITY
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), global population growth means that food production will need to increase by 70% by 2050.
The UN points out that the worsening of world hunger was accelerated by the pandemic and war in Ukraine.
Which deepened the food crisis; other forms of food insecurity affect 29.3% of the world's population.
Our solution is a major breakthrough when it comes to global food supply.
Because they are capable of being cultivated in desert/arid regions, our plants take moisture back to depleted lands and do not salinate the soil, and in this way help to restore the natural ecosystem of the region and its respective biodiversity.
Our plants are non-GMO, we do not use fertilizers or pesticides and only using sea water for irrigation.
Our Plants Are:
SALT WATER RESISTANT
Our crops can be grown without the use of freshwater.
ORGANICS
Pesticides and fertilizers free.
A safer and more cost effective approach.
NON-GMO
Our technology does not require genetic modification.
Our Solution Promotes:
FOOD SECURITY
A highly nutritious and valuable food resource to communities in dire need.
ECOSYSTEMS RESTORATION
Restores and conserves biodiversity by promoting ideal conditions for thehabitat of plant and animals life.
CARBON CAPTURE
Restored farm lands capture and store CO2, helping to mitigate climate change.
The Team
Gustavo Candelária
(Chief Executive Officer)
CEO from Mirá Biotech
Managed $6M+ real estate development projects, including the construction of 1008 apartments for low-income families
10+ years experience in Real Estate Development
Masters in Economics
André Candelária
(Chief Technology Officer)
CTO from Mirá Biotech
Successfully established cell culture to clone and cultivate lab grown plants including orchids
10+ years experience managing and/or training lab personnel
Biologist with 15+ years of experience with a focus in Phytochemistry
Roberto Candelária
(Chief Operations Officer)
Former TTO from Mirá Biotech
4th year of the Medical Schoolat the UNR - Argentina
10+ years experience in Health & Food Surveillance
Pharmaceutical Degree with a focus in Analytical Quality Control
Omri Green
(Chief Strtegy Officer)
20+ years of food, beverage and hospitality experience
14 years at Danny Meyer's NYC-based Union Square Hospitality Group
Founded his own hospitality consulting firm in 2017
Developed and launched multiple businesses over his career from full service restaurants to fast-casual concepts and direct-to-consumer eCommerce businesses
Sammy
(Chief Scientific Advisor)
A R&D technical-technology leader with value-translation expertise delivering differentiated products delighting consumers
Carry over 25+ years of diverse packaged food & beverage category experiences in consumer branded product development journeys, managing globally reputed brands
MS in Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering