Better food for the modern consumer. | Sound Agriculture
On-Demand Breeding Focus Areas
Working together to improve our food system
Creating new opportunities in food
We’re working with industry leaders across the agriculture supply chain — from CPG to ingredients —to create a more adaptable food system.
Our focus is on improving sustainability, enhancing nutrition, and improving the flavor and texture of food.
Improve plant architecture to extend shelf life and reduce waste
Expand optimal growing conditions to enable climate resilience
Strengthen disease resistance to reduce chemical use
Increase phytonutrients to create functional foods
Increase fiber content to improve heart health benefits
Increase protein content to improve nutrition
Reduce browning to increase shelf life
Improve colors to align with consumer preference
Neutralize coloring to reduce processing and additives
Reduce unpleasant flavors to improve taste of alternative protein sources
Increase natural sweetness to reduce added sugars
Expand flavor options to make nutritious food more pleasing
The ability to adjust the expression of genes with a non-transgenic platform in months is a breakthrough that can help us to develop new products in a safe and sustainable way.
André Beló, New Breeding Techniques Manager, GDM
We’re looking for partners in
More phytonutrients, cleaner labels, improved sustainability
Greater stress tolerance and disease resistance, increased protein content
Longer shelf-life, better texture and flavor, improved pest resistance
Enhanced nutrition, better flavor, more adaptable