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Arcadia Biosciences Inc
Profile last edited on: 6/20/2013

Genetically modified food crops for increased efficiency and reduced environmental impact
TS Type
Small Corp
Status
Active
Year Founded
2002
Last Involved Year
2005

Key People / Management

Location Information

202 Cousteau Place Suite 200
Davis, CA 95616
   (530) 756-7077
   www.arcadiabio.com

Public Profile

Based in Davis, CA, with additional facilities in Seattle, WA. and Phoenix, AZ., in working collaborations with a significant range of industrial partners Arcadia Biosciences (RKDA) develops agricultural products designd to create added value for farmers while benefitting the environment and enhancing human health. Arcadia’s agronomic performance traits, including Nitrogen Use Efficiency, Water Use Efficiency, Salinity Tolerance, Heat Tolerance and Herbicide Tolerance, are all aimed at making agricultural production more economically efficient and environmentally sound. The firm is using genetic screening, advanced breeding techniques and genetic engineering that improve the environment and human health. The firm is currently developing produce with extended shelf life along with crops that are resistant to the effects of salt, while efficiently using nitrogen and water. Fresh produce is a critical part of a healthy diet, however, in order to maintain a year-round supply of consumer produce items production must occur in warm climates. As much as 30% of the food that U.S. consumers and restaurants purchase spoils and ends up in landfills, generating methane—a potent greenhouse gas. Arcadia has granted more than 70 technology licenses worldwide to major seed and consumer product companies.

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Headquartered
USA
Employment
35
Revenue
N/A
Public/Private
Publicly Traded
Stock Info
NASDAQ : RKDA
Received SBIR $$
Yes