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Using fruit waste to make healthier chickens thereby reducing use of antibiotics! phytoflock founder Albert Charles MBA '25 and BS Food Science '23, YES YES YES, more of this! #foodwaste #entrepreneurship #sustainability #antibioticresistance #poultryhealth #chickenfeed #startups

A journey towards a more sustainable world. 🌎   KIDEMIS is a startup that started out looking at mycelium fermentation in the food industry. When the team got deeper into the subject and exchanged knowledge with their industrial partners, they came to understand the magnitude of agrifood side streams produced every year and their potential in value creation to support aquafeed.   With their startup, they also want to raise public awareness about the situation with wild catch, the overall state of the oceans, and how crucial it is to act fast and address this issue. For the team, the biggest motivators are freedom, creativity and the ability to bring positive change, which led them to start their own business. 💡🚀   Their goal for the next six months is to start production as soon as possible and to achieve at least several tons per month of production capacity, but there are some challenges too: For many stakeholders, their product does not fit existing scenarios and there prevail some paradigms about aquafeed which they want to change.   With STAGE UP they want to challenge their idea with different groups and stakeholders, as well as learn from coaches and other participants.   For the further course of the competition, we wish Constantin Marakhov, Sean Wassermann, and John E. best of luck! 🍀 Artur Baldauf, Isabelle Hahn, Joëlle Prisi, Nadine Stiebellehner, Kaya Hellbach, Corsin Derungs, Danja Rutschi-Marthaler, Samuel Albrecht, Simon Nobs, Joëlle Hofer, Beatrice Rüfenacht

Off the back of the recent Future Food Tech Summit, Katie Rodwell and Rabobank sat down with FFA’s Chair Alex Worker to explore Aotearoa New Zealand’s modern and future food-tech vision, strategy and all the real opportunities awaiting us across Asia Pacific. Alex and Katie explore what’s needed to take advantage of this window before 🇳🇿 is left behind - starting with the opportunity as framed by The Good Food Institute, RethinkX and global experts: "New Zealand's agricultural sector has traditionally thrived on exports. Alex paints a picture of a potential future where this model evolves. Instead of solely focusing on exporting produce, New Zealand could develop, and license intellectual property related to cutting-edge food technologies. The road ahead isn't without its hurdles. Alex and Katie explore the challenges and decisions New Zealand needs to address, such as balancing embracing new technologies whilst maintaining export focus, creating a clear vision and strategy, navigating regulatory hurdles, access to funding to scale up innovations and collaborating with farmers in the food tech sector. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of food, agriculture, and New Zealand's role in the global food system." https://lnkd.in/gD-nP22W

Can food tech revolutionise our export market? We recently had the privilege of tuning into RaboTalk's Growing Our Future podcast with Alex Worker, and his insights really struck a chord. First up – what exactly is meant by ‘food technology’? Right now, we’re in Generation 1 of the food tech wave, moving into second generation along the innovation curve. We're seeing the rise (with some falling) of new plant based, alternative protein products that have hit the market. Alex discusses where he thinks the food tech world is heading: 🌅Horizon 1: Less processed plant-based technologies offering better nutrition 🌅Horizon 2: Precision fermentation using naturally sourced or gene edited ingredients 🌅Horizon 3: Cell based products from recreated cell lines including meat profiles 🌅Horizon 4: Molecular farming Food technology isn't just about creating new products; it's about revolutionising how we produce, distribute, and consume food. There's immense potential for New Zealand to lead in sustainable food production and export … but: What’s holding us back? ➡️Compared to other countries, including Singapore and Australia, we're facing challenges, particularly in accessing adequate funding for scaling up food technology ventures. ➡️Traditionally, our focus has been on investing in farming and manufacturing assets, but to thrive in this space, we’ll need a modern food tech strategy that goes harder and faster. We’ll need a model shift from being a marketing and product-led export economy, to creating technologies here that can then be licenced around the world. So – how do we do that? ➡️ We need to start by adapting how we raise financial capital, AND how we support the people capital in this space. As Alex points out, this isn’t easy. Risk capital is needed to frontload a lot of the required investment before revenue is generated. There’s potential for food tech to seriously contribute to our goal of doubling export value, by exploring new funding models and incentivising entrepreneurs to innovate and scale their ventures. Alex imagines a future where our farmers, consumers, and the economy as a whole benefit from cutting-edge food innovations designed in New Zealand. We highly recommend giving this podcast a listen. Future Food Aotearoa (FFA) Nutrition from Water™ (NXW) AGMARDT (The Agricultural and Marketing Research and Development Trust) The Good Food Institute Leaft Foods Zespri International Fonterra #FoodTech #Innovation #Sustainability #TeHono 

A deep dive on regenerative ag? ✅ Understanding supply chain challenges? ✅ ✅ Coming together for a healthier, sustainable tomorrow? ✅ ✅ ✅ Join me and other leaders and entrepreneurs across the food and ag value chain at this year's Food | Ag | Ideas Week. Learn more and RSVP: https://lnkd.in/g7MtgUZa

At NextGen Purpose, we have two phrases that are near and dear to our hearts, and you'll see them everywhere: ‘Better-for-you’ and ‘Better-for-the-planet’. Sounds good, right? If you're familiar with us, you'll know why these phrases define us. But if you're new here, let me give you a little introduction.  NextGen Purpose is a media-driven community dedicated to providing entrepreneurs with the resources and mentorship they need to make healthier, more informed food choices accessible to everyone. We're a global network of food enthusiasts, working tirelessly to raise awareness about regenerative agriculture and better-for-you and better-for-the-planet food practices. We dream of a world where every person knows the story behind their food - its origin, its journey, and its integrity. Unfortunately, the industrial scale of food production has made this connection hard to maintain.  It's become a money-making machine, leaving many people oblivious to the ecosystem of farm-to-table.  Over the past five decades, food practices have become questionable, and we've lost touch with why we eat, how we should eat, and what food should really be like. The quality of food has suffered due to this process, losing some of its essential nutrients and flavor.  But guess what?  We're here to change that. We're on a mission to make better-for-you food accessible to all and to promote regenerative agriculture and food practices that are better-for-the-planet.  With the current state of mass food production causing devastation to our planet, our mission is a part of the fight against climate change.  Better food practices equal a better planet. It's as simple and as monumental as that. Are you intrigued and want to learn more about regenerative agriculture?  Join us on our podcast, Essential Ingredients.  We can't wait to welcome you to our community! Join the conversation, share your stories, and be a part of the change we're creating.  Link down below.  -------------- Hi, I’m Justine Reichman, your friendly neighborhood, Founder & CEO of NextGen Purpose and Host of the Essential Ingredients Podcast  Our mission is to boost driven, forward-thinking folks & and initiatives in the regenerative food scene. Follow along for more. #FoodInnovation #RegenerativeFood #SustainableEats

 💡 If you are curious to understand what will be the key technologies in food/climate/agritech that VCs will focus on in 2024 take a look at this FoodHack's Investor Predictions Article is a great summary of what 20+ practicioners believe will be our priorities for the year ahead. Humbled to be part of it representing Grey Silo Ventures (thanks Laura Hodgkiss) alongside many familiar faces. Snapshot of some of the topics: 💊 Food as medicine 🌾 Fossil-free fertilizer 🧫 Enabling technologies 🔄 Side stream valorisation 🌿Regenerative agriculture 🛠️ Infrastructure and hardware 👵 Longevity and healthy ageing ☕ Traditional foods and crop innovation Read the article: https://lnkd.in/dwMMEyzr

Join us for the closing plenary session: ‘Agriculture, Food Safety, and Sovereignty: The Role of Social Entrepreneurship Innovations.’ Explore emerging approaches and opportunities in transforming Africa’s food systems for sustainability, resilience, and community empowerment. Together, let’s envision a future of healthy, environmentally friendly, and socially just food systems. #FoodSecurity #SustainableAgriculture #AACOSE7 #AACOSEWeek #socialentrepreneurship #changemakers 3Zero

Way to #niche it, #BreadAndButterVentures! | #FoodMatters #Technology #VentureCapital #VC #Business #Entrepreneurship #Startups #SmallBusinessesMatter #SmallBiz #SMB #SME #EconomicDevelopment #Minneapolis #TwinCities #Minnesota

Reflecting on an Inspiring Webinar, "Labtory," with Dr. Prof. Tilo Hühn What an incredible journey we had during the "Labtory: The Future of Food Production" webinar! Tilo Hühn from the ZHAW Institut für Lebensmittel- und Getränkeinnovation took us on a fascinating exploration of the future of food, blending innovation with practicality in ways that inspired us all. Key Highlights 💡 "All Streams are Mainstreams": Tilo emphasized that in the evolving landscape of food production, all innovative pathways are crucial. Whether it's lab-grown meat, sustainable farming, or advanced processing techniques, each stream contributes to the mainstream of future food solutions. 💡 Laboratory Concept: The fusion of laboratory and factory is here. Tilo introduced us to the "Labtory" model, where cutting-edge lab research seamlessly integrates with factory production processes. This approach enhances efficiency and ensures the highest standards of quality and sustainability. This webinar was a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation in shaping the future of our food systems. Thank you to Tilo Hühn for sharing his expertise and vision and to all the participants for making it an interactive and enriching experience. Did you miss the live event? You can watch the webinar on-demand on our YouTube channel. Just click the link in the comments.