FA Bio

📣 We are excited to introduce the arrival of our newest members to the growing FA Bio team! Emma Burak joins as a Field Trial Manager and Immaculate M. Mwangangi as a Junior Research Scientist.   🌱 Emma is a post-doctoral researcher in plants, soil and the environment, and a specialist in the development of sustainable fertiliser. She has over 10 years’ experience in the research of soils and has worked closely with industrial partners and farmers in the design and facilitation of field experiments to evaluate the commercial viability of sustainable fertilisers.   🌾 Immaculate is an experienced research scientist in various aspects of plant science including cell and molecular biology, nutrient treatment effects and the efficacy of biocontrol agents. She has a deep understanding across a broad range of research techniques such as aseptic culturing of plants, bacterial cells and fungi. 🍄 FA Bio’s dynamic team of experts is revolutionising the agricultural sector with their innovative insights and unwavering efforts toward sustainability. #teamgrowth #diversity #agritech #sustainableagriculture #bioproducts #microbes #fieldtrials #research

🍄 FA Bio recently celebrated 9 years of being in business! Starting out at Imperial College London with the invention of the handheld SporSenz technology, which mimics plant exudates to attract bioactive microbes, we have grown into a team of over 25 working on multiple projects aimed at producing bioproducts for agricultural sustainability. 🎉 The progress and successes resulting from the hard work, dedication, and passion of our team deserve to be celebrated. 🍲 We began with a team favourite – food. Each member brought a dish from their culture, and with over 16 nationalities represented, it was quite the spread! We enjoyed Bulgogi, Pastel de Tres Leches, Caprese Salad, Biriyani, Strawberries and Cream, Vetkoek, and much much more. 🍰 🏏 Despite the British weather threatening to shower us, our perseverance paid off as the sun beamed back out in time for some fun and games. We played Peteca, Frisbee, and Rounders (with endless cheating, of course), enjoyed by all participants and spectators; who doubled as umpires. ❤️ With different teams working across various locations, it was wonderful to come together to celebrate and bond. #teamwork #agriculturalsustainability #birthday #celebrate #diversity

🌎 We find ourselves at a pivotal point to act on improving the agricultural sector and make it more sustainable. An increasing global population is putting more and more pressure on ensuring food security and climate change is leading to more frequent and severe weather events.   🌱 FA Bio ask, ‘Is now the right time for Agri-tech?’, as advancements in technology have the ability to help improve land management techniques and reduce the dependency on chemical inputs, increasing both the efficiency and sustainability of food production.   Read our latest blog to find out what we think: https://lnkd.in/eNAhfyH8 By Angela de Manzanos   #agritech #sustainableagriculture #foodsecurity #climatechange #bioproducts #microbes

🍄 The recent appointment of FA Bio’s first CFO Mark Hollingworth marks a significant milestone in our ongoing growth and development. This key addition to our senior management team underscores our commitment to robust financial management and strategic expansion.   🌱 With a deep expertise in financial strategy and operations, Mark’s knowledge and experience will be invaluable as we enter our next phase of growth and accelerate our research and development to take a pivotal step in our strategic plan to revolutionise sustainable agriculture.   👀 Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/enQpkhvg   #CFO #agritech #sustainableagriculture #bioproducts #microbes #growthanddevelopment #strategy

📣 FA Bio is excited to be taking part in the 2024 World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit from 30 September – 1 October. 🌱 This event gathers hundreds of agri-food businesses, cooperatives and investors all focused on driving advancements in climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture. Designed to ignite inspiration and drive transformation, the 2-day Summit has a powerhouse line-up of industry experts sharing strategic priorities and networking. 👉 Find full details of the event here: https://lnkd.in/gQ6UfGz #WorldAgriTech #sustainableagriculture #microbes #bioproducts #agritech #farmtofork

🎉 Congratulations to FA Bio’s Product Development Research Scientist Alessandro Pession, on winning the FA Bio Culture Champion Award 🏆   🍄 Alessandro’s impeccable attention to detail and expertise have been key to develop our lab-scale fermentation and formulation capabilities, and increasing product stability and efficacy for trials. His passion for bringing research into real life and making an impact on the sustainability of agricultural practices help drive FA Bio's innovation and impact in the sector. 👀 Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/ereaX-XE #diversity #inclusion #innovation #culture #teamwork

📈 We all use math, whether in big or small ways. At FA Bio, it would be remiss not to recognize the power of math in our daily work on this Math 2.0 Day. ➕ From the simple tasks like weighing out media recipes, measuring fungicide growth, and performing dilution calculations, to the more complex endeavours such as statistical tests and mathematical analysis of field trial growth data, math is integral. It helps us identify the clear front runners in our search for beneficial microbes for crop sustainability and the damaging microbes that need to be suppressed. ➗ We also appreciate the mathematical advancements in technology that have led to the invention and improvement in PCR thermal cyclers, DNA Sequencing technologies, growth chambers, incubators, autoclaves, and much more, equipment that is key to our work. Tools that provide accuracy to the third decimal place and beyond, making our work more efficient and accurate. These advancements assist us in the exciting discoveries that propel us forward on the path to agricultural sustainability. #Math20Day #Agriculturalsustainability #Innovation #Technology #DataAnalysis

🎉 FA Bio is happy to announce the appointment of Mark Hollingworth as Chief Financial Officer, as we continue building an experienced senior management team to support us through our next phase of growth and development. 🌎 Mark is passionate about sustainability and supporting innovative and ambitious companies in bringing new products to market. With over 25 years’ experience in financial management and a strong background in biotech and contract research, Mark is a valued and trusted advisor and executive team member. 🍄 We are excited to have Mark join the FA Bio team to help drive our vision and financial strategy forward. #CFO #agritech #sustainableagriculture #bioproducts #microbes #growthjourney

📅 As we enter the second half of 2024, we take a moment to reflect on and celebrate the successes of the past six months; secured a £5.3m investment from Clean Growth Fund, Pymwymic, and Ship2B Ventures, made significant advancements in our field trials, received funding to assess the effects of drought stress on the global food crop maize, welcomed two new Directors, Sophie Pickering, CFA and Jonathan Tudor, who bring exciting perspectives and vision, and launched our new company values, setting a strong foundation for our future. 💪 These achievements are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the FA Bio team. A daily passion for new discoveries, building comprehensive libraries, working efficiently and collaboratively, and striving for better results make all of this possible. 👀 Looking ahead, we are filled with excitement for what's to come. We eagerly anticipate the start of new projects, the continuation and expansion of field trials, the addition of new team members, advancements in environmental sustainability, and the progression in the development of our bioproducts. And, of course, we look forward to the unknown discoveries that await us. ❤️ May you continue to be inspired and follow your passion, as you never know what the second half of this year will bring. We hope the rest of your 2024 is filled with exciting discoveries, both personal and professional. 🍄 Happy Second Half of the Year Day and a joyful 1st of July to all! #secondhalfoftheyearday #discovery #inspired #bioproducts #agriculturalsustainability #bioproduct

📣 We are proud to introduce our newest member of the growing FA Bio team, Tom Wilkes, who joins us as a Research Scientist. 🌎 Tom is an experienced researcher and lecturer in environmental microbiology and agricultural sciences and has worked closely with farmers, landowners and estate stakeholders to address changes for sustainable agriculture. He has more than 11 years’ experience in microbiology and has a specialist interest in molecular, environmental and agricultural microbiology and microbial genetics. 🍄 FA Bio’s diverse team of experts is actively contributing to a more sustainable agricultural sector with their valuable insights and efforts. #teamgrowth #diversity #agritech #sustainableagriculture #bioproducts #microbes #research