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Exciting news! 🎉 Região de Leiria featured BRAINR in a fantastic article highlighting our startup's ambitious journey. Dive into the full story here: https://lnkd.in/djtPHp5q #StartupSpotlight #Innovation #RegiãoDeLeiria #Foodtech #ManufacturingInnovation

This is why you should consider FoodTech for your startup investments In an era overwhelmingly dominated by giants in the food and beverage sector, what makes startups stand out? Innovation is an obvious answer, but I'd also argue that connecting with the consumer on a personal level is an even greater factor. Take these examples: Butternut Box - built a £500m+ business by making personalised fresh dog food YFood - built a €400m+ ready-to-drink business for busy lifestyles Vivera - built a €300m+ business by offering plant-based alternatives to flexitarians The power of these emerging companies lies in their agility, direct consumer connection, and commitment to sustainability. They are shaping growth but also setting new standards for the industry. And they drove blockbuster exits for investors. #ConsumerTrends #FoodAndBeverage #Sustainability #FoodTech

Check out this captivating article by Progressive Grocer, penned by @SanjayKumar, delving into how WayCool's innovative 'packaging as a service' solution is revolutionizing the food value chain for startups and SMEs. Dive into the intricacies of this vital industry as we transform the journey from farm to retail and beyond. Don't miss out on discovering the behind-the-scenes magic of one of the world's most crucial sectors! Click the link to read more.  #WayCool #ReimaginingTheFoodValueChain #TheWayCoolWay #ContractManufacturing #Innovation #WayCoolInNews

🤔 Are F&B trade shows still worth the investment? ⏳ Trade shows have been around since the Middle Ages, evolving from gatherings of merchants to world-renowned exhibitions like the Great Exhibition of 1851 at London’s Crystal Palace. But with many food startups now thriving online, is attending these shows still relevant, given the high cost of the booth ? I explore this in the latest edition of the Sesamers Foodtech newsletter. If you're not subscribed yet, drop a "📩" in the comments, and I’ll send it your way. Don’t forget to subscribe if you want to get it directly next week! https://lnkd.in/eN-BkuVU 👉 Plus, check out my article with 16 key tips to maximize your trade show experience : https://lnkd.in/e5shPv2P #Foodtech #tradeshows #startups #FandB

We’re thrilled to share that Winnow have placed #11 in the 2023 FoodTech 500 rankings! Inspired by the Fortune 500 and powered by Forward Fooding, the FoodTech 500 is the world’s first definitive list of the global entrepreneurial talent at the intersection between food, technology and sustainability. Now in its fifth year, the FoodTech 500 has gathered more than 1500+ applications from AgriFoodTech Startups & Scaleups globally in 2023, with 57 countries represented in the final list. We’re proud to be part of this global movement shaping the future of food. A special thanks to our clients and chefs, who are the real heroes of our story: using Winnow’s data, they’re pioneering sustainable habits in their kitchens and saving 45 million meals per year. To learn more about the FoodTech 500 and download the 2023 list click here!👇 https://lnkd.in/esgFx5sA #ForwardFooding #FoodTech500 #FoodTech #FoodWasteReduction #Innovation #WinnowWorks

Coming through! 🔥 It’s time for Startup of the day! We are proud to showcase Hoodlist, an innovative startup from the Incubateur HEC Paris, transforming the restaurant industry. 🍽️ Founded by Marc Tapiero, Hoodlist connects all restaurant data in one place, offering a 360-degree overview of operations. By providing intelligible insights, it helps restaurant owners maximize profitability and streamline their daily tasks. 💵 But where did this idea come from? 🧐 Founder’s note: “Having managed e-commerce ventures for 8 years, I realized many industries lacked access to tech tools. Passionate about food, I saw an opportunity to connect fragmented digital tools in restaurants. Thus, Hoodlist was born!” Restaurateurs, you know what to do now! 😉 #Innovation #RestaurantTech #StartupSuccess #IncubateurHEC #DataAnalytics #startupOfTheDay #BusinessGrowth

Addressing plastic waste is possible. The solutions are out there. Come and meet some of the Startups that are pioneering the way to make this world plastic free The Gap in Between in Valencia on 8th October (details in the post below). This article sums up well the challenges and the harmful impact of fossil fuel plastic. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dBZKVbvn

🚀 If you are the top 1% in the food or agri Industry driving innovation then $50,000 CAN BE YOURS - Register your food or agribusiness at the Green Shoots Startup Pitch Competition powered by Gulfood Green and get a chance to win and scale your business 🚀 Taking place at Gulfood Green 2024 from 24-26 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre the pitch competition will pit the most exciting food and agtech startups head-to-head, as they pitch in front of a jury of world-leading VCs, corporates, and prominent industry experts, to be crowned 2024 champion. Other Advantages to be a part of the Gulfood Green: 1. Get a chance to win the $50,000 cash prize fund to accelerate your startups growth.  2. Showcase your business in front of a jury of world leading VC’s, corporates and industry experts. 3. Engage in 1-on-1 networking with industry leaders, advisors, and mentors to scale your business. 4. Learn from panel discussions and workshops to equip yourself with tools and strategies to scale faster. Register now and get a chance to win the $50,000 prize: 🔥To participate in the Green Shoots Pitch Competition, you must be an exhibiting startup at Gulfood Green 2024, you can do so by booking a startup pod. 🔥Once registered as an exhibiting startup, keep an eye out for a confirmation on your pitching slot after the selection process or 🔥Reach out to Jamal Maxey, Sascha Dutta (nee Taylor), Diane Fermin Roeder or Meiraj A.I.  to learn more about how your pitch can stand out. 🔗 For more details, check the comments section below Get ready to pitch your way to success! 🌿✨ #GreenShootsPitch #GulfoodGreen #Sustainability #StartupCompetition #Innovation #PitchToWin #SustainableFuture

While these are a bit old news, announced a few weeks ago, we have just received the formal certificate recognising Eatable Adventures as one of the leading european startup-hubs by Financial Times and Statista; and we can't be happier. This is a team effort and we want to thank all our partners, mentors, clients, co-investors, LPs, and many individuals that externally support our activities on a daily basis. And very specially to over 100 Startups that pass through our incubation and acceleration programs programs each year; and the thousands of entrepreneurs and entrepreneur-to-be that attend our Hubs programs. Madrid Food Innovation Hub Eatex Food Innovation Hub Verona Agrifood Innovation Hub Spain Foodtech FoodSeed #agrifood #foodtech #agritech #agtech

🤔 Do you have the best Business Model for Scale your petcare activity? 🎤 Good question that Christophe Magaud is asking on this Petcare Innovation Europe panel to the 3 amazing startups that are Tails.com with Paolo Woods-Wyatt , Marleybones with Mikala Alexandra Wilson Skov and Tractive with Michael Hurnaus. ↗️ They spoke about subscription as part of the core value proposition vs being a cool add-on, but also retail distribution, outsourcing/owning capabilities, timing/location to scale and of course how your team will have to scale too. 💡 Never forget that customer stay because the product is good and that they love the experience, not because of subscription 😏 🩺 A healthy scale is not the fastest one. #petcare #innovation #startup