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This is a special one for me – Root Global has raised 8m€ from Point Nine led by Christoph Janz and is looking for new talents to join the team! During Christmas season in 2021, Maurice passed by my home to validate the very earliest ideas around Root together with BEWITAL agri GmbH & Co . KG. A nascent idea back then which was to meet brutal product-market fit in the subsequent years. Yet none of the following success really came as a surprise to me – in my chats with Maurice, he and his team continue to impress me for three things that inevitably pave the road to growth: 1️⃣ Customer Centricity: I don’t know any team that is more customer obsessed and is tailoring their go-to-market motion better to their unique target audience. Exemplified par excellence by their dedicated fundraising announcement towards customers: https://lnkd.in/d8VzCByj 2️⃣ Execution Excellence: The performance culture at Root is high – everyone is expected and enabled to do the best work they have ever done. 3️⃣ Clarity of Vision: Conversations are always centered on tomorrow – strategic foresight paired with ambitious tactical execution! 🍎 If you are looking to build Berlin’s next rocket ship, now is the time to join: https://lnkd.in/dUxDwkie

How does a 150-year-old dairy farm survive in today's market? Trevor Rose reveals the surprising strategies that transformed his family's legacy. In this episode, I sit down with Trevor Rose, General Manager of Milk Barn Creamery, to explore how his family transformed their five-generation dairy farm into a thriving local brand through innovation and unwavering dedication. The dairy industry is evolving rapidly, with shifting consumer preferences and stringent regulations. Milk Barn Creamery's journey from a small commercial dairy to a beloved local brand offers valuable insights for anyone in agriculture or family businesses aiming to succeed in this challenging landscape.🐄 Trevor brings a unique perspective on navigating the complexities of modernizing a family business while preserving its rich legacy. We discuss how the Rose family leveraged changes in state laws, embraced e-commerce, and diversified their product line to expand their market and increase profitability. Learn about: 🎯 Strategic Business Transformation 🎯 Product Diversification 🎯 Community and Family Commitment 🎯 Vision for the Future Discover how Milk Barn Creamery introduced artisan cheeses and award-winning ice cream, built strong community ties, and developed plans for an agro-tourism experience that blends tradition with innovation. This episode is packed with inspiration and actionable strategies. Whether you're in agriculture, running a family business, or navigating industry shifts, you'll find valuable lessons to apply to your own entrepreneurial journey. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to innovate and grow your business while honoring its core values. https://lnkd.in/g3vY5S97 #DairyInnovation #FamilyBusiness #AgricultureEntrepreneurship #BusinessTransformation

What an inspiring start to the EIT Food Next Bite 2024! The opening speech was a powerful reminder of why we’re all here – united by the shared mission to transform global food systems for healthier, net-zero, and resilient outcomes. Key takeaways: 1) Collaboration is essential – systemic change doesn’t happen overnight, but by working together and building trust, we can accelerate innovation. 2) The food system still faces big challenges – from food waste to the impact of agriculture on our planet, we have more to do. 3) EIT Food’s role – with over 600 startups supported in 2023 alone and €209 million in investment attracted, we’re seeing real impact, but we must push even further. #NextBite is all about connection – this event brings together thought leaders, and change-makers, investors, partners and innovators. Let’s use the time to think ambitiously and build relationships that will drive the change we want to see. RisingFoodStars are so excited to be part of this community and can’t wait to see what comes next. Let’s make the most of these days together as we collaborate, and accelerate, the transformation our food systems need! Marie Russier Magdalena Herrador Moreno Lena Marijke Wenzel Benoit Buntinx #NextBite2024 #FoodInnovation #RisingFoodStars #EITFood #Collaboration #SustainableFood

🎉 Exciting News from Octavia/Smithville, OK! The grand opening of the Three Rivers Meat Company, supported by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, marks a pivotal moment for local food accessibility, food sovereignty and tribal economic development. 🏭 Facility Features: As a USDA-certified meat processing facility that includes a retail area and cafe, Three Rivers offers an array of fresh meats, produce, and value-added products. 🌱 Community Impact: This initiative greatly reduces the travel time for residents who previously drove an hour to buy fresh produce and meats, enhancing local access to nutritious food. 🤝 Partnership Dynamics: This project is the result of a collaboration among tribal members Dusty Nichols, CRPC®, Brandon White, Jason Hering, and Dr. Brad Morgan, featuring an on-site USDA inspector to enable interstate meat distribution. 🍴 Strategic Fit and Food Sovereignty: Aligned with the Choctaw Nation's 2023 launch of the Choctaw Beef program, Three Rivers serves as a cornerstone for the tribe's efforts to achieve food sovereignty—ensuring the community's ability to access and control their own food supply. 🥩 Retail and Dining: Beyond processing, the facility boasts extensive freezer and cold storage, a cafe with fresh and deli meats, house-made cheese, and precooked items, enriching the community's culinary landscape. For more insights on how this project enhances food sovereignty and supports the Choctaw Nation, visit IndianGaming.org. #ThreeRiversMeatCompany #ChoctawNation #FoodSovereignty #LocalFood #Sustainability #CommunityDevelopment

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

Being the Founder of an AgTech startup comes with its fair share of challenges. One of the most common? → Getting prospects to understand the types of value that our Micro-Farms offer. Whether that’s from a business standpoint or a personal one. Some fail to realize that people don’t partner with Babylon just because we bring a fun spin to traditional farming. People partner with Babylon because we’re introducing people to a much higher quality product. That not only makes your food last longer…and taste better!! But also: 👉🏻 Uses 0 pesticides or chemicals 👉🏻 Has higher nutritional value 👉🏻 Utilizes 90% less water 👉🏻 And a lot more flavor. We are here to transform the culinary experience in your office, in your home & in your schools. Check out the below to see what I mean first hand ⤵️

Listen to Daniel Lubetzky's story and how he scaled KIND primarily by bootstrapping and growing the company with profits and non-equity investment (debt and other capital structures) until bringing in an Institutional PE investor. It is a great lesson to entrepreneurs. I often counsel companies that equity is a great option, but not the only option. They should be selecting equity investors not only for the capital -- but also the expertise, experience in areas the entrepreneur is not strong, key relationships with potential customers and/or suppliers and guidance along the way. For working capital and capital for organic growth, #commercialbank loans and other #alternativelending options is likely the best choice.

The next 'in conversation with' blog is here! This is my series of blog posts where I talk to inspirational people working in the world of food policy. Today’s ‘in conversation with’ features Louis Bedwell. Have a read about what Louis means when he talks about 'defying convention' in food policy, his views on how to fix the broken food system, what people working in food policy can learn from the world of disruptors, accelerators and innovators and of course....what's for dinner. https://lnkd.in/eYnqTwx2

ONE SeedPod is set to empower manufacturing and production businesses, fostering innovation, sustainability, and the development of future foods.🌱 🚧 Construction by Robertson Group is in full swing, and ONE SeedPod is on track to open in early 2025, marking a significant milestone for the Aberdeen City Region Deal innovation project. 💬 Neil Freckingham, ONE’s Food Hub Director, shares, “ONE SeedPod is a unique industry innovation hub for food and drink. It’s where ambitious businesses will find a home for growth, supported by facilities, expertise, and industry connections all under one roof.” 🤩 What to expect at ONE SeedPod: ✅ Food-safe manufacturing units for scaling production. ✅ Entrepreneurial education and expert mentoring. ✅ Support for established companies through innovation, technology adoption, and global consumer focus. 💬 David Kilshaw OBE, Chair of the Food Hub (NES) board, believes this hub will position Scotland’s food and drink businesses at the forefront of innovation, low-carbon manufacturing, and premium market development. Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/edqWb5wB Opportunity North East Limited Aberdeenshire Council The Scottish Government Scottish Enterprise UK government SRUC #ONESeedpod #ONEfooddrinkagriculture #opportunitynortheast #transformingyourregion #foodinnovation #aberdeen #scotlandfoodanddrink #abzdeal #ONESeedPodInnovation #FutureOfFood #ScotlandInnovationHub

🌽🍎 Are you managing a Food or Foodtech accelerator and interested to connect to other European accelerators? 🖇 Get connected via our Food-scalEUp Virtual Forum and discover the start-up agrifood acceleration ecosystem in Europe and beyond. Details below ⤵️ #agrifood #acceleration #foodtech #VirtualForum