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When a chocolate alternative saves 80% in carbon emissions AND wins over industry giants like Lindt and Deutsche Bahn, you know it's special. That's Planet A Foods. Their ChoViva product is now in 42,000+ stores across Europe, and with this €30M Series B, they're scaling production from 2,000 to 15,000 tons to meet surging demand. Why it matters - The $130B chocolate industry relies on cocoa farming that drives deforestation and massive water consumption. Dr. Sara Marquart and Dr. Maximilian Marquart are proving we can enjoy our favourite foods while being sustainably minded. We love doubling down on founders solving global problems! 🍒 Next up for Planet A: UK and France in Q1 2025.

Combining great #taste with #sustainability and superior #economics is simply fascinating. That's what happens when #delicious alternatives to #cacao like #Choviva enter the market. We at ZINTINUS are very glad to be part of Planet A Foods growth round, on their way to become a #wonderful and more #sustainable #ingredient for a wide range of #consumer products. Looking forward to supporting Planet A Foods together with our partners in growing the relevance of Choviva within the sector. Burda Principal Investments, World Fund, Bayern Kapital, Cherry Ventures, Tengelmann Ventures, AgriFoodTech Venture Alliance and Omnes. #FoodInnovation #ClimateAction #FutureOfFood

Flying in from halfway around the world, Terra Bioindustries (Canada) presents a solution to valorise agri-food side streams, producing high-value proteins and sugars at 50% lower emissions. Following their presentation, Lim Hock Chuan, Deputy CEO of Temasek Foundation pointedly noted that there are many players in the food waste space, how then does Terra Bioindustries distinguish itself from these existing players? Steve George, CEO of the company, shared that brewer's spent grains are rarely upcycled - just 1% is. On top of this, most upcycling takes the format of producing flour. Terra Bioindustries aims to create products that have large market utility and are not for example, limited to baking needs. Watch the action LIVE on LinkedIn: bit.ly/TLC2024FinaleLive. The Liveability Challenge 2024 is presented by Temasek Foundation and organised by Eco-Business. #TheLiveabilityChallenge #TLC2024 #LiveableCities

Start your morning right with a cup of NESCAFÉ, he coffee that brings the world to you! 🌅☕ ☕🌍 The relationship between humans and coffee is sacred, rooted in centuries of tradition. Today, NESCAFÉ, Nestlé’s largest coffee brand, unveiled the NESCAFÉ Plan 2030 to make coffee farming more sustainable. We will invest over one billion Swiss francs by 2030, supporting coffee growers in transitioning to regenerative agriculture. With Nestlé’s financial support for regenerative practices, we aim for net zero greenhouse gas emissions. 🌱 David Rennie, Head of Nestlé Coffee Brands, said, “Climate change pressures coffee-growing regions. With ten years of NESCAFÉ Plan experience, we are accelerating efforts to combat climate change and address social and economic challenges.” Key points of the NESCAFÉ Plan 2030: • 100% responsibly sourced coffee by 2025 • 20% of coffee from regenerative methods by 2025, 50% by 2030 • Financial support for farmers transitioning to regenerative agriculture Philipp Navratil Head of Coffee Strategic Business Unit at Nestlé, added, “As the world’s leading coffee brand, NESCAFÉ aims to impact coffee farming globally. We want coffee farmers to thrive and have a positive environmental impact.” The NESCAFÉ Plan 2030 is our commitment to a sustainable and prosperous future. 🌿☕ #NESCAFÉPlan2030 #SustainableDevelopment #NestléGoodLife Start your morning right with a cup of NESCAFÉ, the coffee that makes a difference! 🌅☕

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼: 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗔 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 🍫 The global chocolate industry, worth $130 billion, is at a crossroads. Climate change, deforestation, biodiversity loss, and volatile cocoa prices are jeopardizing its future. But what if there was a way to enjoy chocolate without compromising the planet? 🌍 Planet A Foods is Revolutionizing the Future of Chocolate and leading the charge toward a more sustainable food industry. Using innovative production processes, the company creates natural, future-proof ingredients that don’t rely on limited resources like cocoa. The flagship product, ChoViva, is the world’s first cocoa-free chocolate alternative made from sunflower seeds—proof that indulgence and sustainability can go hand in hand. “Planet A Foods combines scientific excellence with a clear focus on sustainability. Scaling innovations like ChoViva is a significant challenge, and we believe the right support is crucial to unlock full potential. Therefore, we are excited to support Planet A Foods with knowledge, networks and capital on their journey to becoming a market leader in sustainable food and to make a positive impact on both the environment and the food industry." Christian Neuss We look forward to a successful collaboration with the great team around Dr. Maximilian Marquart, Dr. Sara Marquart and Stefan Rost and the opportunity to jointly lead the industry towards a sustainable and resilient future. Together with Burda Principal Investments, we led the round, which was completed by World Fund, Bayern Kapital, Cherry Ventures, Tengelmann Ventures, AgriFoodTech Venture Alliance and Omnes. Sara Böcking Eugenia Alfine #Sustainability #FoodInnovation #ClimateAction #FutureOfFood #PlanetAFoods

🌱 A Cocoa-Free Future for Chocolate 🍫 Exciting news in the sustainability space! Nukoko, a UK-based start-up founded just two years ago, is revolutionising chocolate. They've secured strategic investment from German ingredients giant Döhler, catapulting their fava bean-based, cocoa-free chocolate closer to industrial scale. This partnership underscores the growing demand for sustainable, ethically sourced, and eco-friendly food alternatives. Nukoko's innovative process transforms fava beans into a sustainable chocolate alternative, tackling significant challenges including rising cocoa prices, environmental impact, and socio-economic issues like child labour and deforestation. This breakthrough could reduce emissions by up to 90% compared to traditional cocoa-based chocolate production. With the first products yet to hit the shelves, anticipation is building for a healthier, greener sweet treat. Support from Döhler, a leader in fermentation technology, is vital. Their backing will help scale Nukoko's operations by 2025 and enhance the viability of their pioneering solution. This collaboration aligns with Döhler's mission to foster sustainable food innovations. 🔎 #SustainableFood #Innovation #ClimateTech

🌱 A Cocoa-Free Future for Chocolate 🍫 Exciting news in the sustainability space! Nukoko, a UK-based start-up founded just two years ago, is revolutionising chocolate. They've secured strategic investment from German ingredients giant Döhler, catapulting their fava bean-based, cocoa-free chocolate closer to industrial scale. This partnership underscores the growing demand for sustainable, ethically sourced, and eco-friendly food alternatives. Nukoko's innovative process transforms fava beans into a sustainable chocolate alternative, tackling significant challenges including rising cocoa prices, environmental impact, and socio-economic issues like child labour and deforestation. This breakthrough could reduce emissions by up to 90% compared to traditional cocoa-based chocolate production. With the first products yet to hit the shelves, anticipation is building for a healthier, greener sweet treat. Support from Döhler, a leader in fermentation technology, is vital. Their backing will help scale Nukoko's operations by 2025 and enhance the viability of their pioneering solution. This collaboration aligns with Döhler's mission to foster sustainable food innovations. 🔎 #SustainableFood #Innovation #ClimateTech

🌱 A Cocoa-Free Future for Chocolate 🍫 Exciting news in the sustainability space! Nukoko, a UK-based start-up founded just two years ago, is revolutionising chocolate. They've secured strategic investment from German ingredients giant Döhler, catapulting their fava bean-based, cocoa-free chocolate closer to industrial scale. This partnership underscores the growing demand for sustainable, ethically sourced, and eco-friendly food alternatives. Nukoko's innovative process transforms fava beans into a sustainable chocolate alternative, tackling significant challenges including rising cocoa prices, environmental impact, and socio-economic issues like child labour and deforestation. This breakthrough could reduce emissions by up to 90% compared to traditional cocoa-based chocolate production. With the first products yet to hit the shelves, anticipation is building for a healthier, greener sweet treat. Support from Döhler, a leader in fermentation technology, is vital. Their backing will help scale Nukoko's operations by 2025 and enhance the viability of their pioneering solution. This collaboration aligns with Döhler's mission to foster sustainable food innovations. 🔎 #SustainableFood #Innovation #ClimateTech

Plant-Based Growth The plant-based revolution is here to stay! With demand for plant-based options soaring, major food companies like Tyson Foods and Nestlé are diversifying their portfolios to include more sustainable alternatives. As the market matures, we can expect innovation to continue driving change. #PlantBased #FoodTrends #Innovation"

𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐚𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐁𝐎𝐒𝐒 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐔𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 & 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 Have you ever witnessed a company completely 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲? Look no further than Oatly! Just a decade ago, Oatly was a small player in the alternative milk market. But then, they adopted a revolutionary approach: Exponential Blue Ocean Shift (𝐄𝐁𝐎𝐒𝐒). EBOSS combines rapid innovation with Blue Ocean Strategy, allowing companies to create entirely new market spaces (blue oceans) free from cutthroat competition. Here's how Oatly leveraged EBOSS to achieve meteoric growth: 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧: Oatly recognized that consumers craved a plant-based milk option that tasted great, was environmentally friendly, and offered a healthy alternative to traditional dairy milk. Traditional dairy giants focused on replicating dairy taste, leaving a gap for a truly innovative option. 𝐄𝐁𝐎𝐒𝐒 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: They utilized EBOSS principles to develop a unique oat milk formula with a superior taste and creamy texture. Additionally, they emphasized their commitment to sustainability, resonating with environmentally conscious consumers. 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: Oatly's oat milk revolutionized the way people thought about plant-based alternatives. They captured a massive new market segment of health-conscious and environmentally aware consumers, experiencing explosive growth and leaving established dairy companies scrambling to keep up. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oatly's success story is a powerful testament to the transformative potential of EBOSS. It highlights how a small company can break free from the red ocean of competition and achieve unparalleled success within a well-established industry. Are you ready to unlock your organization's blue ocean? #EBOSS #BlueOceanStrategy #Growth #Innovation #Disruption #FoodTech 𝐏.𝐒. In the comments below, share your thoughts on companies that might be using EBOSS to disrupt their industries!