iSelect Deep Dive Series

Our analyst team reviews emerging trends with interested listeners — alternating between Healthcare and Agriculture — outlining macro-trends, industry sub-sectors, key influencers, market leaders, and potential investment opportunities.

Food & Agriculture Deep Dives

Carbon MRV in Agriculture

Carbon MRV in Agriculture: Measurement, Verification & Reporting

Unveiling the Future of Carbon Measurement and Verification in Agriculture In iSelect’s latest Deep Dive, Carbon Measurement, Reporting and Verification (Carbon MRV) in Agriculture, we aim to provide an in-depth understanding…


Precision Fermentation

 Fermentation, the driving force behind the creation of age-old favorites such as beer, wine, kimchi, and yogurt, is a testament to our innovative use of natural processes. But now, imagine…


Future of Fat

 Who would have thought in a world of food innovation we need to think about the future of fat? Embark on a riveting exploration of the vital link between food…


The Future of Cheese

The cheese landscape is rapidly evolving as various plant-based and alternative cheese products gain popularity among consumers. Driven by health and environmental concerns, the demand for high-quality, non-dairy cheeses has skyrocketed…


Specialty Crops: Industry Dynamics, Challenges, and Opportunities

If you’re an investor in the food and agriculture industry, you won’t want to miss iSelect’s Deep Dive series on Specialty Crops. In part one of this two-part series, experts from…


How CPGs are Adapting to Changing Consumer Preferences

Consumer preferences for food are undergoing a major transformation. Sustainability, health, and taste drive this shift, and food companies must adapt to stay relevant. In our Food & Agriculture Deep Dive…


Soil Carbon Measurement, Management, and Marketplaces

Soil health is the foundation of a thriving agricultural ecosystem, and soil carbon is vital in maintaining this vitality. As the primary component of soil organic matter, carbon is responsible for…


Role of Sugar in Disease

Discover the hidden dangers of sugar and its far-reaching impacts on health in this month’s Healthcare Deep Dive. In this eye-opening video, we delve into the growing evidence that implicates sugar,…


Nutrient Efficiency in Agriculture

Responsible nutrient management plays a crucial role in sustainable agriculture, as nitrogen, phosphate, potassium, and various other nutrients are essential components in the production of crops for food, fuel, and feed….


Specialty Crops

Headquartered in the Midwest, iSelect has historically been more focused on row crop technologies than specialty crop technologies. As we expand our scope, however, specialty crops such as fruits, vegetables, tree…


Protein Precision and Efficiency

As macronutrients, proteins are necessary for all important human biological functions, from repairing tissue, to making hormones to managing the brain. That’s why, in the context of human health and nutrition,…


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COVID-19: Implications Across the Food System

As Covid-19 continues to shake the globe, it’s leaving many uncertainties in its path. Opportunity hides in times of uncertainty, and we are committed to finding and championing the best companies,…


Medical Foods

While food and nutrition play key roles in our health, medical foods go a step further. Medical foods are formulated to manage nutritional deficiencies that affect disease progression and are prescribed…


Soil Health Deep Dive

A thriving food system that delivers on “Food is Health” is fundamentally dependent on the health of our soil. Unfortunately, soil health has deteriorated significantly in the past century due to…


Robotics & Automation on the Farm

The future of farming has been a hot topic for years, with discussions and debates revolving around the role of robotics and automation in modern agriculture. Today, a combination of factors,…


Food Waste

In the world of agricultural technology (“agtech”), increasing agricultural yields are treasured as the holy grail to feed a hungry and growing population. However, it is well documented and more and…


Farm Profitability and Tech Adoption

Profitability is a frequent topic of conversation and a frequent challenge for farmers and growers, influenced by numerousfactors. Some of these factors, climate / weather, trade policy, and government subsidies are…


Cellular Agriculture

In order to meet the demands of consumer shifts toward animal free products, there are a number of ways in which these products can be achieved. Cellular agriculture, the ability to…


Bioavailability

Why Bioavailability Is the Next Buzzword in Food and Agriculture

Explore the often overlooked aspect of improving the food system – enhancing nutrient bioavailability. This concept is crucial for maximizing the health benefits derived from the food we consume. Learn how…


Deep Dive: Soil Health

Join us for a Deep Dive discussion on soil health, exploring its meaning, benefits, challenges, and innovative improvement solutions. Learn why soil health is crucial for sustainable agriculture, food security, and…


Digitizing New Food Product Development

Developing, marketing and selling new food products is one of the most challenging and uncertain aspects for food companies, big and small. Developing a new food product, from ideation to commercialization,…


Designing Ingredients

Ingredients play an integral role in the convergence of food and health. Modifying or changing ingredients can result in better health outcomes, sustainability benefits, improved nutrition, and improved taste. This week…


Shortening the Crop Development Cycle – Part 2

We need to grow more with less. By 2050, the global population will exceed 9 billion people, and the UN estimates that by that point we’ll need to produce at least…


Shortening the Crop Development Cycle – Part 1

Shortening the new crop development cycle brings tremendous value to the agricultural industry as it will allow us to develop solutions faster and more efficiently.


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Developing World Agriculture

We spend a lot of time thinking about agriculture technologies and how they can be applied in the most advanced economies in the world, but we often overlook the pressing need…


Food Ingredients

Food Ingredients – Part 2

Food Ingredients as a whole, is an incredibly broad topic, and one that is impactful to us every day.  We may think of food ingredients as sugar, flour and eggs, but…


Functional Food Analysis

While food has long been used to improve health, our knowledge of health is now being used to improve food. Strictly speaking, all food is functional, in that it provides energy…


Food Ingredients – Part 1

Food Ingredients as a whole, is an incredibly broad topic, and one that is impactful to us every day.  We may think of food ingredients as sugar, flour and eggs, but…


Farm Profitability and Finance

Farm profitability is a topic of frequent discussion in agricultural circles, though it has notably declined in the past 10 years in the US, for corn and soy farmers in particular….


Labor Shortage in Agriculture

Farm Labor shortages are not a new problem in food and agriculture, but recent shortages in the past decade of available farm labor in the US are causing serious concern from…


Hemp & Cannabinoids: Overview

With the regulatory landscape poised to change around hemp and its extracts (namely CBD), the hemp and CBD markets are experiencing rapid growth. This is creating many opportunities in genetics, cultivation,…


The Farm Labor Crisis

Farm Labor shortages are not a new problem in food and agriculture, but recent shortages in the past decade of available farm labor in the US are causing serious concern from…


Synthetic Biology in Food & Agriculture

Synthetic biology is an advancing field of science, by which technological advancements in genome sequencing, DNA synthesis, and genome editing have enabled scientists to view biology as they do engineering. The…


Aquaculture Feed Analysis

As the aquaculture industry experiences rapid growth, finding sustainable alternatives to traditional fishmeal feed becomes increasingly critical. The reliance on fishmeal creates an unsustainable cycle of harvesting wild fish to feed…


CRISPR in Plants Analysis

Rapid genome editing advancements, especially with site-directed nucleases like the CRISPR system, have profoundly impacted the biological sciences. In agriculture, genome editing in crops is revolutionizing the progress of breeding programs….


Aquaculture Feed Overview

As aquaculture continues to grow at breakneck speed, developing new feeds will be critical. Currently, fishmeal is used heavily to feed farm-raised fish which creates an unsustainable cycle of killing wild…


Indoor Farming

Indoor farming is revolutionizing the agricultural landscape, incorporating various innovative methods and technologies that promise to reshape how we cultivate and consume food. From hoop houses to state-of-the-art plant factories, indoor…


CRISPR Gene Editing in Livestock & Aquaculture

Gene editing technologies have experienced significant advancements in recent years, revolutionizing agriculture, livestock, and aquaculture. Among the leading technologies are CRISPR, ZFNs, and TALEN, which have made editing DNA more precise,…


Seafood Supply Chain

The seafood supply chain is notoriously opaque and cumbersome. It’s not uncommon for some seafood products to change hands forty times on the way to the plate. New traceability and data…


Aquaculture Systems and Technology

Aquaculture systems and technology are at the forefront of revolutionizing how we produce and consume seafood, addressing the ever-growing global demand for protein while lowering cost and improving nutrition. With the…


Swine Technology

Pork is the most widely consumed meat on the planet. Swine Tech enables pork producers to operate more efficiently and safely while meeting increasing global demand.


Food Waste

40% of all food produced in the US is wasted. In restaurants, retailers, and homes across the US,  the cost of uneaten food is $161 billion. Opportunities abound to transform food…


Soil Microbiome

The soil microbiome is a treasure trove of possibilities impacting plant, soil, and human health. Cutting-edge research and technological innovations have enhanced our ability to harness the power of soil microorganisms,…


Synthetic Biology

Consumer Acceptance of Synthetic Biology and Gene Editing: What You Need to Know Synthetic biology and gene editing are two emerging fields that can potentially transform various industries, from agriculture to…


Future of Agriculture

The agriculture industry is in a transformative era, driven by shifting consumer preferences, a growing focus on sustainability, and the integration of cutting-edge agtech across the entire food supply chain. This…


Cellular Agriculture

Cellular agriculture is a hot topic right now, and for good reason. With a market opportunity of $700 billion and growing, the potential for disruption and innovation in this space is…


Livestock Wearables and Electronics

With a decrease in the amount of land available for farm use and an ever-growing concern about resource usage, farmers need to be smart about their livestock management practices if they…


Aquaculture

2.6 billion people depend on the bounty of the oceans every day, yet global harvests of marine fisheries are 2.5x what our oceans can sustainably support. As more people cohabit the…


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