Agrain by Circular Food Technology

Yesterday marked Denmark’s Overshoot Day. If everyone lived as we do in Denmark, by March 19th, 2025, we would have used up ALL of the planet’s available ecological resources for the year. On top of that, Denmark is only the 11th country to already have an overshoot day this year – making Denmark’s ecological footprint amongst the highest globally. The bottom line is that we’re using the planet far faster than it can regenerate. If this isn’t a serious wake-up call that we need to do whatever we can to reduce pressure on ecological resources, such as sea areas, farmland, and forests… 🚨 we don’t know what is. Making the most of existing resources instead of consuming new ones is essential. When it comes to food, that means wasting nothing and upcycling more. It means consuming less and replacing foods that are ecologically demanding with foods that are resourceful and restorative – for people and the planet. At Agrain, the solution couldn’t be clearer. Swap 1kg of regular flour with Agrain spent grain flour and you’ve saved 2m2 of land use. If everyone in Denmark 🇩🇰 used 1kg of upcycled flour every month for one year? We could save nearly as much land as the area of Copenhagen. So let’s stop borrowing resources from the future. Let’s make them count today. ♻️ Every Grain Counts Aviaja Riemann-Andersen Martin Thomsen Selcuk Yildirim Philip Guttenbrunner Marta Benedet Sepher Bashari Bente Hjortskov Ema Kosova Anna Verlinde Moe Brandi Michael Forster Kjell Redecker Stig Juhl-Rasmussen #OvershootDay2025 #Denmark #EcologicalFootprint #UpcycledFood

We’re thrilled to have placed at # 285 on the 2024 FoodTech 500 list - as one of 20 companies within the domain of ‘Upcycled Ingredients, Food Surplus & Waste Efficiency’ featured on the list. 🤩🎉 Excitingly, the 2024 list reveals ‘Sustainable Ingredients and Circularity’ as one of the major growth areas outperforming the market since 2019. 📈 We are so proud to be recognised as front-runners in this area, chosen from over 1,420+ innovative companies at the intersection of food, technology and sustainability. Thank you to Forward Fooding for including us on the list! Learn more about the FoodTech 500 and download the official report at the link in the comments. ♻️ Every Grain Counts Aviaja Riemann-Andersen Martin Thomsen Selcuk Yildirim Philip Guttenbrunner Marta Benedet Sepher Bashari Bente Hjortskov Ema Kosova Anna Verlinde Moe Brandi Michael Forster Kjell Redecker Stig Juhl-Rasmussen Karoline Lund Andersen #FoodTech500 #ForwardFooding #AgriFoodTech #Innovation #Startups

Italian tradition meets circular innovation! Personally, I always opt to buy fiber-rich foods - not only for my own health but especially for my kids. When it comes to pasta, I don't particularly enjoy whole-grain pasta, but I still buy it due to the lack of better alternatives. My colleague Marta may have changed that for good! She, together with Mulino Terrevive from Rossano Veneto, Italy, has created an amazing dried pasta. You still get the source of protein (12,6%) and high fiber (6,5%), but with a softer texture and better ability to hold sauces. This is more than just "whole-grain" pasta - it's innovation in the form of Italian craftsmanship using organic and sustainable ingredients. #Pasta #SpentGrains Agrain by Circular Food Technology

HIP 2025 Highlights Sustainability & Food Waste Law - Agrain x MasterD Featured! Last week, HIP - Horeca Professional Expo International took place in Spain, spotlighting sustainability and Spain’s upcoming food waste prevention law. A key takeaway? The industry is shifting, and education plays a vital role in driving change. At the event, HIP 2025, the magazine #ÑamÑam by FACYRE was shared with attendees, featuring an interview with our Spanish partner, Master D, where Agrain’s upcycled spent grain flour was highlighted as a key ingredient in sustainable baking education. Thank you Raquel Contador Torres for your great work on the article. Since 2023, Master D students have been learning how to integrate upcycled ingredients into their baking, shaping the next generation of chefs who will work in a more sustainable food system. With new regulations on the horizon, the hospitality industry must adapt - and we’re proud to see future chefs already leading the way! Find our mention on pages 100-101 of the magazine: https://lnkd.in/duimNDW5 Want to learn how upcycled flour can elevate your baking or food business? To find out more, visit agrainproducts.com or get in touch 👇 Marta Benedet | Key Account Manager 📲 +45 31 51 12 59 📨 mbe@circularfoodtech.com Selcuk Yildirim | Key Account Manager 📲 +45 22 55 98 32 📨 syi@circularfoodtech.com Martin Thomsen | CCO 📲 +4531204215 📨 mth@circularfoodtech.com Every Grain Counts ♻️ #SustainableFood #Upcycling #FutureOfFood #FoodInnovation #Agrain #MasterD #BakingWithPurpose #FoodEducation #GastronomySustainability Aviaja Riemann-Andersen Martin Thomsen Marta Benedet Selcuk Yildirim Sepher Bashari Bente Hjortskov Ema Kosova Anna Verlinde Moe Brandi Michael Forster Kjell Redecker Philip Guttenbrunner Stig Juhl-Rasmussen

We might be all smiles, but don't be fooled - we’re here to shake up the food system. 👊💥 By upcycling spent grain into nutritious and flavourful ingredients, we're proving that effective and delicious sustainable food solutions are within everyone's reach. And if you're in Copenhagen, you're in luck! You can find us at Madværkstedet - fødevaremesse (Stand M5018) until 17:00 and get a taste today! ♻️ Every Grain Counts Aviaja Riemann-Andersen Martin Thomsen Selcuk Yildirim Philip Guttenbrunner Marta Benedet Sepher Bashari Bente Hjortskov Ema Kosova Anna Verlinde Moe Brandi Michael Forster Kjell Redecker Stig Juhl-Rasmussen Karoline Lund Andersen #Madværkstedet2025 #UpcycledFood #SpentGrain #Upcycling

As with all food innovations, consumer acceptance of upcycled foods is essential to their success. But while production of upcycled foods appears to be booming, eating them is still far from the norm. So, what do consumers really think about these novel products? And what can producers of upcycled foods do to get more people on board? 💡 Find out in the latest edition of Food Circle! ♻️ What's your experience with promoting or trying upcycled foods? Do you have ideas or suggestions we haven't mentioned? Drop them in the comments!👇 Aviaja Riemann-Andersen Martin Thomsen Marta Benedet Selcuk Yildirim Sepher Bashari Bente Hjortskov Ema Kosova Anna Verlinde Moe Brandi Michael Forster Kjell Redecker Philip Guttenbrunner Stig Juhl-Rasmussen #FoodCircle #UpcycledFood #Newsletter #ConsumerAcceptance

How do we turn sustainable and plant-rich food into a taste experience that excites? 🌱 That’s the question our CEO and co-founder, Aviaja Riemann-Andersen, will be tackling at Madværkstedet alongside Emil Andersen from PerfectSeason. With Johanne Sønderlund Birn as moderator, we will explore how green dishes can create joy for both people and the planet. And of course with an opportunity to taste along the way! 📅 11th March 2025 | 14:00-14:30 📍 Madværkstedet - fødevaremesse | Copenhagen Find the link to the event and the full programme at Madværkstedet in the comments. We hope to see you there or at our Stand, M5018 👋 Martin Thomsen Marta Benedet Selcuk Yildirim Sepher Bashari Bente Hjortskov Ema Kosova Anna Verlinde Moe Brandi Michael Forster Kjell Redecker Philip Guttenbrunner Stig Juhl-Rasmussen #Madværkstedet2025 #Fødevaremesse #Messe #PlantBased #FutureFood

Madværkstedet, here we come! 👩🍳🌾 On March 11-12, Copenhagen’s biggest food inspiration fair is back – and so are we! Agrain will be joining an incredible lineup of food innovators, chefs, and industry professionals from the Danish food scene, all under one roof at Lokomotivværkstedet. We’ll be showcasing how upcycled spent grain flour can boost nutrition, elevate texture, and add bold flavour to a wide range of food products – including yours! Drop by 🥖 Stand M5018 and taste the difference for yourself. If you’re a food professional, mark your calendar and grab your ticket to Madværkstedet - fødevaremesse here: https://lnkd.in/ev84gfwB  We look forward to seeing you!   ---- Curious but can’t make it to the fair? Get in touch 👇 Selcuk Yildirim | Key Account Manager 📲 +45 22 55 98 32 📨 syi@circularfoodtech.com Marta Benedet | Key Account Manager 📲 +45 31 51 12 59 📨 mbe@circularfoodtech.com Martin Thomsen | CCO 📲 +4531204215 📨 mth@circularfoodtech.com ♻️ Every Grain Counts Aviaja Riemann-Andersen Sepher Bashari Bente Hjortskov Ema Kosova Anna Verlinde Moe Brandi Michael Forster Kjell Redecker Stig Juhl-Rasmussen Karoline Lund Andersen #Madværkstedet2025 #UpcycledFood #FoodInspiration

We are excited to share that Agrain has been included in the 2024 FoodTech 500 list by Forward Fooding - for the third year in a row! 🎉 This is a prestigious recognition that celebrates innovative companies at the intersection of food, technology, and sustainability. It's an honour to be among the talented group of entrepreneurs selected from over 1,420+ applicants across more than 50 countries. Thank you to Forward Fooding for including us on the list! We're so excited to see the full list and official ranking on March 18th! 🙌 Learn more about the FoodTech 500 at the link in the comments. ♻️ Every Grain Counts Aviaja Riemann-Andersen Marta Benedet Selcuk Yildirim Martin Thomsen Sepher Bashari Bente Hjortskov Ema Kosova Anna Verlinde Moe Brandi Michael Forster Kjell Redecker Philip Guttenbrunner Stig Juhl-Rasmussen Karoline Lund Andersen #ForwardFooding #FoodTech500 #FoodTech #AgriFoodTech #Innovation #Startups

Food waste is just the tip of the iceberg. 🗻 When we waste food, we waste EVERYTHING that went into producing it: We waste the land, water, and energy it took to grow, harvest and transport. We waste the hard work and love poured into it. Yet still one-third of all food produced is wasted, with almost half of that being lost between harvest and retail. 🌾 On top of that, agriculture is responsible for 80% of global deforestation, 70% of terrestrial biodiversity loss, and consumes 70% of the world’s freshwater. Those are some BIG losses when we realise we are throwing one-third of that away. 🤯 That’s why, at Agrain, we couldn't be more sure that the future of food is upcycled. Upcycling sidestreams that are traditionally considered ‘loss’ or ‘waste’ into new foods means conserving resources that we can't afford to lose. Plus, it means creating delicious and nutritious foods without the need for more resources like land and water. Everything we need is already there – so why not use it? Using upcycled ingredients in your foods is the easiest way to be a part of the solution towards a sustainable and circular food system. To find out more, visit agrainproducts.com or get in touch 👇 Selcuk Yildirim | Key Account Manager 📲 +45 22 55 98 32 📨 syi@circularfoodtech.com Marta Benedet | Key Account Manager 📲 +45 31 51 12 59 📨 mbe@circularfoodtech.com Martin Thomsen | CCO 📲 +4531204215 📨 mth@circularfoodtech.com Every Grain Counts ♻️ Aviaja Riemann-Andersen Sepher Bashari Bente Hjortskov Ema Kosova Anna Verlinde Moe Brandi Michael Forster Kjell Redecker Philip Guttenbrunner Stig Juhl-Rasmussen Karoline Lund Andersen #FoodWaste #Upcycling #CircularFoodSystems #FutureOfFood