AI-Powered Cannabis-Infused Cereal Bars Are Real: $2M Investment Fuels Launch In Latin America

Zinger Key Points
  • Terraflos invests $2M in Nutri Co for global expansion and cannabis cereal bars.
  • Nutri Co to expand into Colombia and Argentina with AI-powered healthy foods.
  • Collaboration to develop cannabis-based foods and innovative functional ingredients.

By Javier Hasse via El Planteo

The Terraflos Group, renowned for its investments in technology and biology aimed at harnessing the power of plants, has announced a strategic investment of $2 million in the Peruvian company Nutri Co., El Planteo has learned exclusively. This investment will not only bring capital but also Terraflos’s vast experience and resources, supporting Nutri Co.’s growth and international expansion. The first notable product from this Nutri Co. line is a cannabis-infused cereal bar.

Nutri Co, which uses artificial intelligence to create healthy foods, has experienced explosive growth over the past year, leading the market in Peru and expanding to Mexico and Chile. With this investment, the company plans to extend its presence to Colombia and Argentina next year, capturing the attention of major retailers and consumers in new territories.

Carlos Noceda, co-founder of Nutri Co, expressed his excitement: "We are thrilled to partner with Terraflos. This investment will allow us to accelerate our growth and expand our operations, launching new products that enable us to continue democratizing access to nutritious products for more people."

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Nutri Co Cannabis Cereal Bars And The Future Of AI-Powered Healthy Foods

Facundo Garretón, founder of Terraflos Inc., added: "We see a great opportunity in Nutri Co to support a company aligned with our mission of improving health and wellness through natural, sustainable, and science-based products. We are eager to collaborate closely and help Nutri Co achieve its global goals."

Additionally, Daniel Núñez, co-founder of Nutri Co, commented: "Terraflos’s support not only validates our vision and business model but also provides us with the resources needed to continue innovating and expanding our reach. We are ready to bring our products to more consumers and make a positive difference in their lives."

Among the key projects of this collaboration is the development of cannabis-based foods and other innovative functional ingredients developed in the laboratories of Caliz.bio, another company linked to the Terraflos Group. The production of foods in Colombia through Nutripharma, also affiliated with the group, is also planned.

The partnership between Terraflos and Nutri Co not only marks a strategic milestone for both companies but also signifies a new chapter in the evolution of the health and wellness industry. With a shared vision of innovation and excellence, these companies are poised to transcend borders and redefine what is possible in the pursuit of a healthier and more fulfilling life.

Image courtesy of Terraflos

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