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Have you heard about ÄIO's collaboration with Valio and VTT fueled by our participation at the EIT Food Accelerator Network?  Check out this amazing Food & Beyond post to get to know how Estonian and Finnish technologies are changing the world's foodtech industry!🚀

I always talk about how important collaboration is. Here is a perfect case example what is good collaboration in practis.

The WWF Food Systems Innovation Framework helps decision-makers consider the scale of change that needs to be applied in a specific food system and the innovation that will deliver it most quickly. Key Transformational Levers: -Natural Resource Management: optimize land use, restore biodiversity, increase carbon storage -Governance & Institutions: develop national dietary guidelines that emphasize human health and environmental sustainability, implement taxes that decrease the affordability of foods high in fats, sugars and salt -Education: Increase research and development opportunities in domestic universities  -Technology: Adopt high-tech food production methods and develop alternative proteins -Trade: Design trade policies to prioritize the supply of nutritious foods over foods manufactured high in fats, sugars and salt  Finance: Provide financial support that increases the availability, affordability and appeal of nutritious foods

#Paris-based #foodtech #StandingOvation secures €3 million in funding by the State for its “CASPEX” project. This funding was obtained through the “Agrifood Resilience and Capacity” call for projects of the France 2030 Investment Plan, which is run by Bpifrance. In addition, #Bpifrance has provided €1 million in #funding for the project in the form of the Green Invest EU Investment Loan. Standing Ovation, the winner of the #FrenchTech 2030 competitors, puts the circular economy at the centre of its industrial growth and seeks to assist agri-food producers on their journey towards more #sustainable production. By creating alternative proteins made by precise #fermentation, the company hopes to play a significant role in the #food transition and address the issues around food #sovereignty. The “CASPEX” project aims to develop a line for the #purification of proteins (caseins) acquired through precision fermentation, enabling the first industrial manufacturing of dairy product #ingredients. Standing Ovation was established in 2020 and has created a #patented technology that enables precise #fermentation to produce caseins without using animal products. The primary protein found in milk is #casein, and producing it through fermentation presents a significant obstacle for the #development of alternate protein sources. Standing Ovation Romain Chayot To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #standingovation #funding #eustartup

We are pleased to introduce SomaTech Ltd, a redefining sustainable solutions company in the Food Industry, and a participant in Bord na Móna's Accelerate Green Grow Programme. In a world where sustainability is paramount, innovation in the food industry is not just a trend; it's an imperative. At SomaTech, they are spearheading a revolution, pioneering sustainable solutions that redefine the very essence of food production. From farm to fork, SomaTech's holistic approach ensures every step of the food supply chain is optimized for sustainability without compromising on quality or taste. Dive into the latest feature article on Business Plus Magazine to explore how SomaTech is leading the charge towards a greener, more efficient future for food production. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e-eh7SxW Elaine Negi, Nicola McDaniel, Resolve Partners, Angela Duffy MBA PhD, Alan Costello, David Scanlon #BordnaMóna #AccelerateGreen #AG24 #sustainability #greenfuture #innovation #renewableenergy #Environmental #CarbonFootprint #WasteReduction

Government support for sustainable diets is gaining momentum with recent funding developments. The Japanese government has allocated $27.7 million to two alternative protein startups, UMAMI UNITED and IntegriCulture, aiming to bolster the nation's economy and enhance food security. Similarly, the European Innovation Council (EIC) Work Programme 2024 is set to invest €50M ($54.65M) in supporting startups scaling up alternative protein production, focusing on precision fermentation, animal-free foods, and repurposing existing sidestreams. These investments signal a growing commitment to advancing sustainable food solutions on a global scale. https://lnkd.in/dcpZQr-A https://lnkd.in/gBbMkptN #Sustainability #AlternativeProteins #GovernmentFunding

Shout out to Blendhub , a member of the World Economic Forum’s New Champions community. With the support of the World Food Program HZero Innovation Hub for Latin America and the Caribbean and Siemens Colombia, Blendhub is organizing an #openinnovation workshop to connect multi-sectorial stakeholders for co-creation of sustainable agri-food solutions in Bogota, Colombia on April 23-24. The goal is to generate partnerships around customized #food production for better nutrition. Blendhub upcycles surplus food or scraps, such as orange peels, which would otherwise wind up in the garbage, by using a dehydration technique that transforms them into valuable powdered food ingredients with a high nutritional value and long shelf life, a process founder and CEO Henrik Stamm Kristensen’s calls fresh2powder2fresh. The end-product can be turned into liquids, solids or gels that are edible for five years, providing affordable nutritious meal ingredients for lower and no income families. The Spanish company uses a platform business model that allows startups and SMEs around the globe to use this approach to launch healthy and affordable food and nutrition in sustainable global supply chains, with an aim of having a real impact on food security and climate change. https://lnkd.in/dmxnxeRA

As I look forward to participate in the Food ingredients Europe (19-21 November), I thought of sharing how KeyGene is contributing to the innovation in this segment, one groundbreaking contribution at a time. Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing some of our most impactful, publicly shareable advancements. DM me if you are there and would like to have a chat! Innovating Sustainable Ingredients As a leading Technology Innovation for Crop Improvement company, it is our passion to contribute to the plant-based diet shift by boosting the breeding of crops ideal for the production of plant-based proteins. We have joined forces with Royal Agrifirm Group, Ebro Ingredients, ME-AT, and Upfield Nederland to start FabaFood, a value chain consortium that aims to substantially contribute to locally produce and use plant-based proteins for great food. FabaFood is developing and testing modern food-grade Faba bean varieties that are up for the challenge in terms of quality, taste, color, texture, and protein content. The FabaFood consortium is financially supported by EFRO Oost 2021-2027

☕ The coffee of the future is brewing in the #GreaterZurichArea! Two #foodtech startups are revolutionizing coffee and dairy production, each of them recently securing CHF 5 million in funding. 🥛 Cultivated Biosciences is redefining #dairy alternatives with its yeast-derived cream. Their solution promises the creaminess of traditional dairy without the environmental impact. With the new funding, the company aims to scale up production and introduce its sustainable ingredients to the market by 2025. 🍫 Food Brewer is creating cell-cultured #cocoa and #coffee. Their pioneering method involves cultivating plant cells under controlled conditions, allowing for the production of cocoa and coffee without agricultural hurdles like land use, climate dependency, and ethical concerns. They also plan to scale up their operations with the new funding. 🌐 In the Greater Zurich Area, these startups' success stories are part of a broader narrative. This region is a vibrant hub for food and #agritech, underscored by an extensive network of industry leaders, research institutions, and disruptive startups, all converging to tackle global #food and #sustainability challenges. 🔍 Want to be part of the ecosystem shaping the future of food? Explore the foodtech ecosystem in Greater Zurich here: https://okt.to/LZ3tFQ. Get in touch and let us introduce you to the heart of food #innovation!

🥩 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗧-𝗨𝗽 Ants Innovate is at the forefront of creating plant-based meat alternatives that taste just like the real thing. Thanks to a collaboration with A*STAR and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), they’ve harnessed cutting-edge technology to tackle challenges in flavour, texture, and #sustainability. This innovation is the result of joint efforts by A*STAR scientists, Dr Chen Qimin and Dr Ng Shengyong, alongside Yvette Tay, a student SIT. The project was made possible through A*STAR’s Technology for Enterprise Capability Upgrading (T-Up) Programme and SIT’s Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP). “With T-Up’s support, we were able to launch the products into the market in 2022, doubling in revenue in 2023. This initial market entry provided a ready test-bed for subsequent product innovations and established Ants Innovate as a significant player in the alternative protein market.” -Prof Hanry Yu, Co-founder of Ants Innovate Join us at SME Tech Day 2024 to hear more T-Up success stories: https://lnkd.in/g8ztAhgM #InnovateWithASTAR #Innovation #Sustainability #FoodTech #AlternativeProteins #SWITCH2024