They’re called superfoods for a reason, and they have the power to add value to both your health and your wealth. Specialty food items remain in high demand due to recent health trends, with growth in mushroom production being driven by consumer preferences. With some varieties reaching prices as high as $200 a pound, investors are starting to take notice, too.
Read moreThe Rise of Plant-Based Food Marketing
Consumer eating habits are gradually changing away from meat-based, giving the plant-based product industry sustainable growth and a bright future. According to Nutrition Business Journal, 26% of consumers have cut down on meat in the past year, and this number could potentially rise.
Read more5 Agriculture Investing Trends to Watch in 2019
Agriculture produces the world’s food, fuel and fiber and is rapidly being impacted by technology, regulation, and changing consumer preferences. As the industry evolves to feed an ever-growing global population, here are some investment trends to watch in 2019.
Read more5 Ways to Make Money With Investments In Agriculture
There are many reasons to invest in agriculture: it is a low-risk investment that keeps pace with inflation and increases in value over the long-term, it is a tangible asset that provides benefit to the community, and it can diversify a portfolio. But how exactly does an investment like this make money? Depending on the investment and the type of farm, investors can profit through several different ways. We’ve covered five of the most common ways agriculture generates returns below.
Read moreFollowing Food Demand - Investing in Protein
Doing a quick Google search of "best way to lose weight," the first suggestion that pops up is "eat a high-protein breakfast." With a few more searches on weight loss and dieting, high-protein seems to be a common phrase in many headlines, including Which High-Protein Diet Is Best: Atkins, Dukan, or Ketogenetic? These diet trends are constantly talked about in news articles and on social media, and they don't seem to be going away any time soon. Protein, in many forms, is in high demand from consumers, and now is the time to cash in on it.
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