Future of Food: Trends and Challenges
The future of food is being shaped by various factors such as climate change, global food chain, market movements, and key challenges facing the industry. Companies like AeroFarms are addressing issues like improving consumer interest, developing sustainable food solutions, and expanding market share. Innovative technologies, strategic partnerships, and efficiency measures are driving the evolution of the food industry towards a more sustainable and scalable future.
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Meliora AeroFarms LLC Presented to: Board of AeroFarms LLC Presented by: Meliora Consulting Group Sean M. Dozier Vanessa Li Rajnandini Kothadiya Krishna Mythili Vusulumarti 2
Agenda Situation Recommendation Analysis Alternatives Implementation Risks Conclusions Meliora Situation Recommendation Analysis Alternatives Implementation Risks Conclusions 3
A Changing World Climate Change -> Reduction of Farm Land International Conflict -> Food Security Global Food Chain -> Nutrition / Green Gas House Emissions Meliora Situation Recommendation Analysis Alternatives Implementation Risks Conclusions 4
Market Movement Year on Year Growth $ New Investments Interest in Healthy Food Meliora Situation Recommendation Analysis Alternatives Implementation Risks Conclusions 5
Momentum Strategic Partnerships Energy Efficiency / Operational Efficiency Technology Licensing Meliora Situation Recommendation Analysis Alternatives Implementation Risks Conclusions 6
AeroFarm Key Challenges 1. Improving Consumer Interest 2. Developing High Calorie Food 3. Increased Sustainability / Scalability 4. Minimized Capital Requirements 5. LED Challenge 6. Beyond National Boundaries Meliora Situation Recommendation Analysis Alternatives Implementation Risks Conclusions 7
AeroFarms Potential Current Global Market Share 17% Current North America Market Share 33%,2015 growing to 57%,2020 Meliora Situation Recommendation Analysis Alternatives Implementation Risks Conclusions 8
AeroFarms Segment Potential Efficiency Ratio of Revenue to Funding(By Vertical Farming Type) 140% 25% 21% AEROPONIC HYDROPONIC AQUAPONIC Meliora Situation Recommendation Analysis Alternatives Implementation Risks Conclusions 9
Choosing a Path Option 1 Scalability, Energy Efficiency, Beyond Boundaries Option 2 Customer Awareness, High Calorie Food, Minimize Capital Requirements Option 3 Customer Awareness, Minimize Capital Requirements, Energy Efficiency Meliora Situation Recommendation Analysis Alternatives Implementation Risks Conclusions 10
Timeline Goals Phase 1, 1 Year Phase 2, 1-2 Years Phase 3, 3-4 Years Strategic Partnerships Retailers Airlines New Markets LED Challenge Energy Suppliers Transformation 100% Renewables Beyond Boundaries - Licensing Licensing Continues Cost Reductions - Real Estate - Energy Meliora Situation Recommendation Analysis Alternatives Implementation Risks Conclusions 11
Contingency Planning Risks Mitigation Customer Awareness of Organic Food (USA) Social Media Marketing University Course Integration Research and Development Costs in Aeroponics* University R&D Partnerships Patent Infringement Licensing Contracts Meliora Situation Recommendation Analysis Alternatives Implementation Risks Conclusions 12
In Conclusion Revenue - Costs Profit Strategic Partnerships Operations and Energy Increased International Licensing Meliora Situation Recommendation Analysis Alternatives Implementation Risks Conclusions 13
Appendix Industry Outlook AeroFarms LLC Outlook Buyer - Medium Supplier - Low Entrants - Low Competition - Medium Substitutes - High Technology / Patents Substitutions All Present Partnerships Growing Cost Controls Meliora Situation Recommendation Analysis Alternatives Implementation Risks Conclusions 14
Appendix Market Value in 2015 (Million $) Rest of the world 110 11% Europe 215 21% North America 340 33% Asia-Pacific 355 35% Total 1020 100% Prejected Market Value in 2020 (Million $) North America 1130 57% Meliora Situation Recommendation Analysis Alternatives Implementation Risks Conclusions 15
Appendix Efficiency Ratio of Revenue to Funding Company Funding($) Revenue($) Type Competitor % AeroFarm 238,000,000.00 50,000,000.00 Aero 27% 21% Bowery 117,500,000.00 5,000,000.00 hydro 3% 4% Plenty 226,000,000.00 5,000,000.00 hydro 3% 2% Gotham Greens 42,900,000.00 105,000,000.00 hydro 57% 245% BrightFarm 113,900,000.00 11,500,000.00 hydro 6% 10% Lufa 5,000,000.00 7,000,000.00 Aqua 4% 140% Total 743,300,000.00 183,500,000.00 100% 25% Meliora Situation Recommendation Analysis Alternatives Implementation Risks Conclusions 16
Appendix Market size Total($) 2026 12,770,000,000.00 2023 6,400,000,000.00 2020 1,970,000,000.00 2016 1,500,000,000.00 Meliora Situation Recommendation Analysis Alternatives Implementation Risks Conclusions 17
Appendix Competitor Landscape in 2019 4% 6% 27% AeroFarm Bowery Plenty Gotham Greens 3% 3% BrightFarm Lufa 57% Meliora Situation Recommendation Analysis Alternatives Implementation Risks Conclusions 18