Elysabeth Alfano

3 weeks ago | advisorpedia.com | Elysabeth Alfano

Introduction Tariffs on food are often viewed as a burden, raising prices for consumers and straining international trade relationships. However, for investors, these trade barriers can create significant opportunities in food innovation. By increasing the cost of imported goods, tariffs can incentivize local production, drive technological advancements, and accelerate investment in alternative food solutions. This is the main focus of the VegTech™ ETF.

1 month ago | advisorpedia.com | Elysabeth Alfano

The conversation around impact investing has never been more urgent—or more fraught. As political rhetoric swirls and sustainable investing becomes a misunderstood and controversial topic, one thing remains clear: sustainable investing is not a trend; it is a strategic necessity. These critical themes are addressed in depth on the podcast Upside & Impact: Investing for Change, hosted by theVegTech™ InvestCEO, Elysabeth Alfano.

1 month ago | advisorpedia.com | Elysabeth Alfano

As R.F. Kennedy Jr. pushes forward at lightning speed on Make America Healthy Again (MAHA), corporations, investors, and policymakers are under mounting pressure to take meaningful action toward food systems transformation. But the real question is—will 2025 be the year capital flows into the sector at scale?

1 month ago | advisorpedia.com | Elysabeth Alfano

For decades, the image of the American farmer has remained a nostalgic fixture in the national consciousness—small, family-owned operations, passing down generational wisdom, and serving as the backbone of the U.S. economy. However, the reality of modern farming tells a different story—one of increasing consolidation, economic pressure, and a shifting power dynamic.

1 month ago | advisorpedia.com | Elysabeth Alfano

We have all been feeling the pressure of rising egg prices. Why are egg prices up so much...again? The answer illustrates the non-resilient nature of the global food supply system. Let's take a look. Almost 80 billion chickens a year live in filthy and overcrowded factories and this spreads disease. Disease eviscerates the bird stock and sends prices soaring. Since the living conditions don't change, neither do the economics.