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We are beyond excited to annouce this major milestone at DMC Biotechnologies, Inc., partnering with Michelin, Danone and Credit Agricole to create a Biotech Open Platform in France. Florent Menegaux, President of the Michelin group: “ The Michelin group is pleased to announce the creation, with its partners, of the Biotech Open Platform – a unique tool that will enhance the development of bio-sourced materials, a key challenge for the industry of tomorrow. Located in Auvergne, it exemplifies Michelin’s unflagging commitment to developing innovation and the regions where the Group operates.” Antoine de Saint-Affrique, CEO of Danone: “At Danone, we have always been focused on investing in the future of food, and this partnership is the next step in this journey. We look forward to working with our partners to develop cutting-edge fermentation technologies which will accelerate innovation, health benefits and decarbonization in the food industry. We are proud to be part of this collective effort and to strengthen our contribution to meet the challenges facing the industry today.” Kenny Erdoes, CEO of DMC: “We are enthusiastic about this new partnership with companies that are at the heart of French life. For us, as an American start-up, the development of the new Biotech Open Platform will enable us to accelerate the scale-up and commercialization of new products leveraging our transformative fermentation technology.” Frédéric Baraut, CEO of Crédit Agricole Centre France: “Crédit Agricole Centre France is taking steps to support transformation and innovation in the region. By contributing to the Biotech Open Platform, we are helping to develop a new bio-based sector based in Clermont-Ferrand and also adding to the value and the attractiveness of the region. This will also help provide opportunities and synergies to the start-ups in our Innovation Village, also in the Parc Cataroux.” #Biotech #VentureCapital #SyensqoVentures

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Given the climatic, economic and social challenges we are facing, it has never been more important to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and optimise the use of water and natural resources while adopting responsible practices. At Lesaffre, the commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility ( #CSR) has been at the core of our business for more than 170 years. Today, more than ever, we are dedicated to our Corporate Social Responsibility, by our commitment to #transition toward industrial models that are more respectful of the planet, and by striving to promote fairness, diversity and well-being within communities. In line with our mission, Working together to better nourish and protect the planet, our spheres of activity mainly revolve around the following three pillars: taking #care of men and women, producing #sustainably and maintaining responsible relationships, respecting our #environment. With this Extra Financial Performance Report ( #EFPR), we want to talk about our progress in accordance with all the levers of influence and action plans that we have defined, and are proud to present our successes and progress to you. Our EFPR 👉 https://bit.ly/3R3cIyi #workingatLesaffre

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The last part of this 6-part series on how to model a P&L, translated into French and published on Frenchweb. https://lnkd.in/eWHYamDD

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Excited news: Reforest'Action enters the blisce/technology’s portfolio with a €20m financing! 🌳🚀  Did you know that more than 50% of the world's GDP is heavily dependent on nature and the services it provides (PwC, World Economic Forum)? To contribute to the Paris Agreement's +2°C target, the world must mobilize $6,000 bn by 2050 to finance reforestation and agroforestry (UNEP-WCMC, 2022). Well, Stéphane Hallaire's company understood that long ago and has been investing in the development of a comprehensive impact monitoring tool to effectively measure and further maximize their impact. Today, the global leader in #reforestation and #agroforestry since 2010 is moving a step further in its efforts by partnering with blisce/ and Eiffel Investment Group. This aims to: 📲 Digitalize and enhance the comprehensive information and #data analysis system, as well as key performance indicators. 🌍 Accelerate the development of large-scale high-quality certified projects of natural ecosystem restoration.  🐒 Put the emphasis on their impact on the climate as well as biodiversity, soil-water systems, and communities. Together, we are committed to protecting Reforest'Action's truly inspiring mission and supporting innovative solutions that address pressing global environmental issues toward a more sustainable future. Welcome to the portfolio! 👏 More info 👉 https://bit.ly/3L1GVus cc Charles-Henri Prevost, Anne-Claire Colomb-Valadares, Arnaud Bret, Ludivine Buvat, Aurélie Grange

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How long do you think sea cucumbers have been eaten for? You know that it's been for longer than 5 minutes, right? This makes me think about the recent Judicial Review on the FSA's determination on Monk Fruit decoctions, where the Judge said that the FSA were taking EU regulations too literally, specifically when it came to information that is required to show a history of consumption pre-May 1997. The FSA were ordered by the Judge to rethink their opinion that Monk Fruit decoctions were novel, and to consider other forms of evidence when re-evaluating their opinion. The FSA has already acted on that, the link in the comment section shows that they have removed any mention of Monk Fruit being novel from their Article 4 list. But the FSA has nothing to do with the French determination that sea cucumbers are novel foods, which is a good job really because I see they're under fire from a few quarters, not including anything to do with my complaint against their handling of novel foods for CBD products. As with them, I wonder if the French Government and their FSA alternative have been caught out in the same way. They're not observing the whole picture. A quick search online will throw up cookbooks from 1998 which contain recipes for sea cucumber. If there are books from that year, you know that someone would have been eating them before 1997. And we know exactly who that is, predominantly those who have Asian heritage. But then, there lies the issue. There are a lot of people in France who come from those parts of the world. What's more, their cuisine would have made that journey with them, meaning that as with the UK, there would be a lot of markets that sell Monk fruit and/or sea cucumbers to those who like to eat them. So has the French FSA failed to consider the whole picture? These two incidents should be of interest to those going through novel foods for CBD products, because if the whole picture was to be considered, it's arguable that the only two product dynamics that should be in novel foods is CBD isolate and synthetic CBD.

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[IN THE NEWS] ✨Our CEO, Clément Ray, recently shared his insights to Bpifrance on a crucial topic: "Feeding Humanity: How to Build Sustainable and Natural Food Systems?" In this [EXCELLENCE TRIBUNE], Clément discusses the challenges of food system and the urgent need to develop a new industry focused on the role of insects in nature. He delves into the key issues, necessary support, and the ecosystem's backing to grow a new impactful industry. 🔎Bpifrance supports companies at every stage of their development with credit, guarantees, innovation aid, and equity, aligning with public policies led by the State and Regions. They assist businesses in their development projects, ecological and energy transitions, innovation, and international ventures. 🔗 Discover a preview below👇 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eWmt2xtR #TechForImpact #FeedingTomorrowsWorld

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A nice talk about #wine #business evolution and the role of innovation in the industry. The #champagne example, with its continuos premiumization, risk mitigation via geographic sales diversification is insightful. The increasing gap between averday wine and that consumed in special occasions makes me to think how the industry should create new occasion of use, different for each target and generation. Thanks Martin Cubertafond for you inspiring word and Simone Loose for sharing. #wine #winebusiness #winemanagement #marketing

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To my LinkedIn network: Are you interested in learning about our Wine🍷 & Forests🌳 investment solutions expertise? Read this article from my colleague Matthieu Gombault. I will be happy to arrange an introduction in case of interest! #WineBanking #PrivateBanking #SocieteGenerale

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Echoing many of the themes we were expressing in real time during 2023 Bordeaux En Primeur. However, I do not think of En Primeur as "broken". Producers need only adjust their pricing to the market levels, they are still making enormous profits based on elevated pricing over the last 10 years. Expecting consumers to pay in En Primeur prices that are higher than better vintages that are immediately available is unrealistic. #bordeaux #bordeauxenprimeur #bordeauxenprimeur2023 #EnPrimeur #wine #finewine #wineinvestments #finewineinvestments #finewineinvesting #Bdx23 #Bdx2023

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In March 2020, we were in the most acute Covid period and containment was decided. It was also time to reinvent ourselves. Newtree Impact was born ! As a passionate nature lover, I realized how deeply the food chain is involved in the climate crisis and the loss of biodiversity. Hence the idea of creating an investment holding company with a positive environmental impact. With two main missions:  💡 To propose innovative, sustainable solutions for the food chain  🌎 To make it possible for everyone to invest in these innovations We wrote these missions into our bylaws, establishing ourselves as a company with a mission. And now we've just completed a second fundamental step: our first crowdfunding campaign. We welcomed nearly 290 new investors who collectively invested €2 million to revolutionize the way we produce and consume food. I am deeply grateful for this positive momentum and for the opportunity to raise awareness about the solutions to tackle food system unsustainability. Thanks to Trends Canal Z and Olivier Mouton ! Watch the full video: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVGUbtvv #newtreeimpact #impactinvesting #agrifood #crowdfunding

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Great article about how wind, altitude, maritime influences & innovative farming methods uniquely shape Languedoc's appellations and wines! Warm thanks to Rupert Millar

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As Bordeaux En-Primuer 2024 comes to an end, I will try and summarise my thoughts on the vintage. The growing season was challenging with severe mildew issues and a freakish rainstorm hitting mainly the upper left bank on the 20th of September. Those who dared (and could afford to risk it) left the Cabernet out and they have no doubt made the best wines. The domaines who rushed to get the grapes off have produced wines with not so pleasant green, underripe Cabernet. Having said that I definitely think it’s a Cabernet vintage. Most of the top wines have good amounts of Cabernet in them and a beautiful spine of good tannins and acidity with a bright freshness. In comparing ‘22 and ‘23, the 2022 had much more fruit density where the 2023’s are more open and have left space for you to walk in and search for the identity. I compare to a newly produced music album versus an open analog recording from the early 60’s. There can be no doubt that the vintage is no 2022 but overall it is good. We are hearing that wines will start to get released on Monday and it will be a fast and intense campaign, expected to have finished by the time of Vinexpo Hong Kong on the 27th of May. I can’t remember the last time we had wrapped up before June but I’m all for it. I’ve spoken to Chateau’s who have hinted at lowering the prices but also one who was confident that they would increase! Let’s make it clear, this is not a vintage to take any risks with pricing and given the issues facing Bordeaux and premium wine world wide it would be madness not to lower the prices. We will see on Monday! Some of my highlights of the tastings in no particular order: Chateau Haut Bailly Chateau Margaux Chateau Pichon-Longueville (Comtesse) Chateau Figeac Chateau Pontet Canet Chateau Cheval Blanc Chateau Belair-Monange Chateau Trotanoy Chateau Montrose Chateau La Lagune (QPR of the year?) Chateau Branaire-Ducru Domaine de Chevalier (Blanc)

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Great to speak with Maddyness in advance of VivaTech next week! #capitalraising #startups #fundraising #founders #venturecapital #investors #vc #vcfunding #technology #startup #tech 

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I recently read an insightful article on the importance of honesty in management as a lever for collective performance. At Bonduelle, "daring to speak" is a fundamental principle of our DEAL leadership model: "everyone has a say." It is also a core value of our inclusion program, which promotes emotional listening and openness. Our key meetings start with an inclusion where each and all of the attendees share « head, heart, gut » personal insight.  We firmly believe that to achieve this goal, it is essential to foster a climate of psychological safety and accountability. Feeling free to express oneself begins with psychological safety, which means creating conditions where everyone can speak sincerely within the organization. We have embraced these principles through our "Impact Conversations."  These are twofold: Impact: The objective is to enhance everyone's positive impact on the business through performance KPIs, as well as impact on  themselves, others, and the organization. By evaluating achievements, providing constructive feedback, and developing robust individual development plans, we aim at identifying where we are and how we can grow our  impact on the business. Conversation: These are not top-down meetings, but powerful, regular dialogues where both employees and managers share responsibility. We believe that each of us plays a role in shaping our future, increasing performance and making a positive impact. Learning, expressing ourselves, and taking on responsibilities are how we make a difference. Impact Conversations also encourage constructive exchanges on collaboration. The goals of our Impact Conversations are to ensure mutual understanding, develop trusting relationships, and improve collaboration. This approach allows us to align on the expected impact in our roles and how we can further our impact. Impact Conversations are designed to be a privileged moment of constructive and deep dialogue, building on regular conversations throughout the year. It is an opportunity for mutual feedback, where both employees and managers are accountable. By fostering this culture of honesty and open communication, we are committed to creating a thriving, inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued. #Management #Honesty #ImpactConversations #PsychologicalSafety #AtBonduelleIMakeAGreaterImpact https://lnkd.in/e9v53hNf

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In 2023, Burgundy's rising vineyard prices boosted the French market! White wine 1er Cru sites in the Côte-d'Or for increased 13% to €2.25m/ha, and red-wine vineyards rose 9.2% to €950,000/ha. Burgundy estates are amongst the most expensive and prestigious in the world. However, the intriguing factor is that the demand on the investment side of the market is for red wines, mostly from the Cote de Nuits, produced on land which is half the value of the Premier Cru white wine vineyard sites. It proves how competitive the Burgundy market is in comparison to the other French regions and the high barriers to entry to owning and establishing a Burgundian vineyard. This reasons why the elite wines coming out from this region are so highly sought-after. #Burgundywines #finewine #luxuryinvestment #realestate https://lnkd.in/eg-sWQwE

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Connecting Visions, Exceeding Goals, Doubling Impact! 🌐 ​🤝​ We are delighted to announce the renewal of the strategic alliance between our two shareholders, @Agence Française de Développement and @Caisse des Dépôts. As the vital link within this alliance, STOA has successfully served as the bridge that unites and drives our collective mission forward. 📈​ Reflecting on Millésime 1 (2018-2023), we are proud to share that STOA not only met but exceeded the ambitious objectives set for us. This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team, and the robust support from our shareholders. In recognition of our accomplishments and the confidence in our leadership and teams, our shareholders have committed an additional €300 million. This substantial commitment allows us to double our efforts, targeting an impressive €1.1 billion in commitments by the end of 2027. 🚀 Looking ahead, we are embarking on an ambitious roadmap that includes evolving our structure to mobilize third-party capital. This strategic evolution will significantly amplify our impact and future investments, enabling us to continue driving sustainable development and creating lasting positive change. #SustainableDevelopment #FutureInvestments #ImpactInvesting

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And, in case you missed it, also recommend reading this Bloomberg article on the challenges the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) poses for smallholder farmers and highlights Meridia’s efforts to help ensure they maintain access to regulated supply chains while halting deforestation: https://lnkd.in/gkW5UaTU #EUDR #DeforestationFree #SmallholderFarmers #TropicalCommodities #AgTech

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Last Tuesday, in front of 1000 of my dear L'Oréal colleagues, I was explaining our ‘Low-carbon lunch’ activity, based on 3 main points : - DECARBONIZE OUR MEAL 🥩 🌱 On such a big event, we reduced the carbon footprint of the plates in front of us by offering a lunch without beef and with 2 options / chicken and vegetarian, emeting up to 25x less carbon vs beef. - PREVENT FOOD WASTE 🗑️ We partnered with Mission Old Brewery to optimize leftover meals and make sure food is redistributed and not thrown away. - REDUCE USELESS WASTE ♻️ Well… recycling is great but for those who followed my speech… le meilleur déchet est celui qui… ?? (The best waste is the one that… ??) Maya Colombani Tim Gicquel Adrien Marceau Victor Racicot-Trottier Patricia Miotto Sowsen Khatib, ing. PMP

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