Agrasta connects food and beverage companies with audited low-carbon and regenerative farmers, providing traceable, primary processed ingredients to help businesses reduce their Scope 3 emissions. By utilizing accurate farm-level data, Agrasta enables farmers to earn a premium for their sustainable produce while supporting food organizations in meeting consumer demand for carbon footprint transparency.
Funding
$20K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Food and beverage companies face increasing pressure to reduce their Scope 3 emissions, but lack access to traceable, low-carbon ingredients. Existing industry estimates for carbon footprints are often inaccurate, hindering effective emissions reduction strategies. Consumers are also demanding greater transparency regarding the carbon footprint of the food they consume.
Solution
Agrasta connects food businesses with audited farmers who employ low-carbon and regenerative agricultural practices, providing a source of traceable, primary-processed ingredients. By leveraging accurate farm-level data, Agrasta enables food companies to significantly reduce their Scope 3 emissions and meet consumer demand for carbon footprint transparency. The platform offers verified regenerative and low-carbon farm produce processed into usable ingredients, such as flour or rapeseed oil, allowing businesses to source sustainable alternatives. Agrasta facilitates a direct connection between food buyers and farmers, supporting a more sustainable and transparent food supply chain.
Target Audience
Agrasta's primary customers are food and beverage companies seeking to reduce their Scope 3 emissions and meet consumer demand for carbon footprint transparency, as well as farmers looking to earn a premium for their low-carbon produce.
Features
- Platform connecting food and beverage companies with low-carbon and regenerative farmers.
- Traceable, primary-processed ingredients sourced from audited farms.
- Farm-level data verification using tools like Agrecalc, Farm Carbon Toolkit, and Cool Farm Tool.
- Detailed provenance information and carbon footprint data for each ingredient.
- Concierge service to assist with sourcing and pricing.
- Focus on key produce categories, including beef, lamb, malting barley, dairy, and wheat.
- Option for mass-balanced product where processing capabilities are restricted.