A growing global population projected to reach 9 billion in 2050;
1
THE
OPPORTUNITY
Globally, Agri-Food is a $7.8 trillion industry, employing well over 40% of the world’s population.
The Agri-Food supply chain is largely inefficient with an increasing number of demands and constraints being placed on it, making the need for Agri-Food technology and innovation ever more important. Agri-Food market demands include:
Impacts of climate change;
Changing consumer demands including increased demand for protein in emerging markets and less processed food in the western world;
Limited natural resources, particularly land and water;
Food waste: of food that’s grown is wasted and food waste account for 8% of greenhouse gas emissions.
Inefficiency
- Delays in the legacy supply chain produce excess costs and waste.
- Between the Mexican producer and the ultimate consumer in Phoenix there are at least: 3 Brokers, 2 Distributors, and 3 Shippers.
- Phoenix produce businesses are spread all over the metro area making one-stop shopping imposible.
- Most produce business facilities are dated and operate below industry standards.
food loss
At every stage of the production and supply chain. FAO and the ERS estimates that 30% of the total available food supply at the retail and consumer level went uneaten.
wasted food
Deployment of IT and AI solutions are critical to minimize food losses through the introduction of monitoring and sustainable practices at every stage of food viability to maximize value and impact.
technology driven solutions
- Traceability and food safety
- Inventories selected by quality
- Real time alternate market assessment
- Options for “ugly” produce
- Last stage options for “wasted” food: Protein, Composte, Energy
2
THE
SOLUTION
CREATION OF AN ECOSYSTEM
To develop an integrated Agri-Food Innovation Center devoted to the creation of smart technology-driven sustainable solutions for the sector and community
Market Village
Farmer's Market
Retail
Event space
Office space
International Marketplace Services
More than 400,000 sf wholesale distribution center (Services to be offered to SME farmers and distributors) Traceability & Food Safety Market Intelligence Consolidation Reshipment Packing & Repacking Processing services Integrated logistics and distribution services Marketing E-commerce Finance & Insurance
Innovation
Research
Education programs
Incubation of Startups
Recreation
20-acre Community parks
Biking trails
Hiking trails
3
WHY
PHOENIX
Phoenix is the 5th largest populous city in the US after NY, LA, Chicago and Houston and the fastest growing in the country.
There is no Wholesale Produce Market in the entire five state Mega-region . As Phoenix metropolitan area continues to grow, the demand for fresh produce will increase dramatically.
4
COMMUNITY
BENEFITS
Transformation
Transformation of a Food Desert into a vibrant Food Eco-system
Job creation
in food distribution, logistics, and urban farming
Market access
for local producers
Better prices
for producers and consumers
Direct consumer access
to fresh fruits and vegetables
Delivery
of nutrition and food industry educational programs
Added recreation
and park facilities
Community gardening
opportunities
Event venue
Creation of a community
Sustainable circular economy
Inclusive engagement
Follow this link:
Del Rio Redevelopment – Arizona Fresh: Agri-food Innovation Center