Fera Science Ltd (Fera) and 17 Asset Management Partner to Strengthen Global Food Systems
New Initiatives to Be Announced at United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Week to Tackle Food Security and Drive Investment in Sustainable Food Practices
[New York, NY, October 1, 2024] – 17 Asset Management is proud to announce a new partnership with Fera Science Ltd (Fera), a global leader in food safety and environmental research, that will address critical challenges in global food systems through innovative science and investment strategies.
This partnership brings together several strategic initiatives being led by 17 Asset Management:
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Caribbean Food Systems Fund Collaboration: Fera will serve as a science partner to 17 Asset Management’s dedicated investment fund supporting food production across the Caribbean, leveraging its expertise to advance sustainable agricultural practices and improve food security across the region and globe.
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SDG 2 Food Systems Index: In collaboration with Syntax, 17 Asset Management will launch the SDG 2 Food Systems Index, a powerful tool for investors to assess the sustainability of global food systems. This index will be accompanied by a focused equity portfolio of food systems stocks, highlighting the vital connection between capital investment and food science.
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Launch of the 17/Fera Food Systems Fellowship: A groundbreaking fellowship program aimed at nurturing the next generation of innovators in food systems science. This initiative will support talented individuals working on sustainable food solutions, with a focus on achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and will leverage Fera’s long pedigree in working with universities and sponsoring research students.
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Food Fraud and Tracking Technologies: Fera’s industry-leading work in food fraud detection (including HorizonScan Fera’s collaborative software and data platform providing a rapid overview of potential and emerging food safety issues), safety testing and scientific services across the agri-food and environment sector supports the transparency and trustworthiness of global food brands. By providing critical data and insights, Fera will help investors, businesses and consumers to better understand how food companies adhere to global safety and sustainability standards
The collaboration comes at a time when food security, sustainability, and responsible investment are at the forefront of the global agenda, making UNGA week an ideal backdrop for these initiatives. Together, Fera and 17 Asset Management aim to drive meaningful change in how the world produces, consumes, and invests in food.
About Fera Science Ltd
Fera Science Ltd is a leading global provider of scientific solutions and services in food safety, environmental research, and regulatory compliance. With a mission to create a safer, healthier planet, Fera works at the forefront of food system transformation through research, innovation, and technology.
About 17 Asset Management
17 Asset Management is a pioneering investment firm focused on advancing the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. By aligning capital with sustainable development, 17 Asset Management seeks to drive positive social, environmental, and economic impact worldwide.
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