NuCicer

Overview

NuCicer is a California-based crop genetics and biotechnology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Davis, CA. The company specializes in developing high-protein chickpea varieties that offer enhanced nutritional and functional properties. With the world’s most diverse chickpea breeding library, it aims to provide a scalable and sustainable plant-based protein source for the global food industry.

Innovative chickpeas from NuCicer contain up to 75% more protein than conventional varieties, making them a superior alternative to other plant proteins like yellow pea and soy. The product portfolio includes whole chickpeas, gluten-free functional flours, and plant-based protein powders, along with bespoke trait packages tailored for specific food product requirements. NuCicer operates through licensing and strategic supply chain partnerships to facilitate adoption across North America and Europe.

Basic Information

Industry	research
Founded	2019
Headquarters	Davis, California, United States
Revenue	23M

Contact Details

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

Agriculture & ingredients
Biotechnology research
Functional ingredients
Genetics
Food system innovation
Genetic diversity
Genomics
Genomic models
Biodiversity in crops
Biotechnology
Non-GMO breeding
Agriculture
Genomic library
Bioinformatics
High protein chickpeas
Plant-based foods
Regenerative agriculture
Plant breeding technology
Plant breeding
Trait selection
Plant genetics
Crop resilience traits
Crop resilience
Food system sustainability
Non-GMO
Wild chickpea traits
Crop improvement
Plant-based ingredients
Food applications
Ancestral genetics
Agriculture technology
Chickpea genetics
Sustainable agriculture
Food production
Genetic library
Genome editing alternatives
Plant genetic resources
Genetic diversity harnessing
Food ingredient innovation
Wild chickpeas
Protein enhancement
Climate resilience
Curated trait packages
Precision breeding
B2B
Services
Other grain farming
Information technology & services

Technologies Used

Amazon AWS
Gmail
Google Apps
Google Tag Manager
Mobile Friendly
Remote
Route 53

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