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👩🌾 At Fresh, we build new companies that accelerate a circular and regenerative food system. We do that by working alongside founder to address the world’s most pressing problems through scalable impact-ventures. 🧑🏽💻 We love to see mission-driven people turn their passions, ideas, and ideas into ventures that change the food system. Here are 10 markers that help spot future founders. 🏃🏽♂️➡️ If you see yourself or someone in these markers, apply to the fresh program here (before the 1st of July): https://lnkd.in/eTNZzcMJ 👉 Have questions? Look at our FAQ’s here: https://lnkd.in/e6Citd3A #regenerativeagriculture #CircularEconomy #FoodInnovation #JoinUs #GreenFuture #Sustainability #Innovation

Great headline, great article, great honor to play a central role in this Grist article that sheds light on the rise of "beanless coffee" startups. https://lnkd.in/en6CVQFd From cell-culture to a more botanical approach… Each startup active in this #CoffeeFreeCoffee domain works in its own unique way to address the challenges facing the coffee industry. We’re proud to see that Northern Wonder stands out with:   🌳 Our commitment to only using non-tropical ingredients, ensuring a 100% deforestation-free product.   🛒 Being the global leader in distribution: A range of our #CoffeeFreeCoffee is available at almost 700 supermarkets worldwide.   📑 Backing our sustainability claims with clear Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data that, as mentioned in the Grist article, "impressed" Professor Emeritus Mike Hoffmann. -> Our beanless coffee uses approximately a twentieth of the water, generates less than a quarter of the carbon emissions, and requires about a third of the land area associated with real #coffee.

“Let’s imagine a row of dominoes: food waste is the first domino. If it falls, it triggers a series of challenges at the social and ecosystem levels, such as economic losses, food insecurity, and increased environmental impacts.” Village Capital’s Daniela Guerrero shares how food waste in Latin America’s food system – and all the systems connected to it – presents numerous opportunities for innovative solutions. Learn more about our learnings from Bogotá, Santiago, São Paulo, and Mexico City as part of the “Reshaping Consumer Behavior 2024” program in partnership with Posner Foundation. Now in its second year, the program will support ten startups in Latin America to decrease food waste and food insecurity by focusing on empowering and informing consumers, improving food center processes, and reducing loss risk in production. Startups in #LatAm, check out the link in the comments for more information about the open applications, which close very soon! https://lnkd.in/gTR_dEYd

Exploring the Trends: New Startups Shaping the Food and Beverage Industry - The International Food and Drink Event 2024 #IFE24 has come to a close, with an abundance of major brands like Yoplait, Sears, and Flora attending, it’s hard to make a space for yourself when you’re a start-up company. This year was no exception, but we’ve done the legwork for you and spoken with some of the newcomers to this world of food and drink. What defined the start-ups at this year’s show? What new and innovative ideas did they bring to the market? Or, was it all just something we’ve seen before, with a facelift hiding the bland, repetitive products underneath?... - https://lnkd.in/ew3dYrVY

How to be innovative in the food industry :)

🏆 Seedtrace 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐩 5 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 2024 🎉 We are very honoured to be among the selection of top sustainable companies in the international "Future of Business" magazine IMPAAKT. In the interview following the nomination, my co-founder Ana Selina Haberbosch and I speak about our values and the inspiration behind the creation of Seedtrace. It has been quite a journey and we're more than excited to make this year one of big steps towards more transparency, responsibility and sustainability in food & beverage supply chains. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞: 💬 What advice would we give to businesses looking to improve their sustainability practices and transparency? 💬 How does this transparency benefit both businesses and consumers in today’s market? 💬 What future trends do we foresee in the realm of supply chains and sustainability? Find the article: https://lnkd.in/dR88BaYK Reach out to us directly if you also want to make a tangible difference in improving sustainability and transparency within your supply chains. #Sustainability #FromSeedToShelf #SupplyChainTransparency #Traceability #FromHumanToHuman #SustainableBusiness #FemaleLedBusiness #FemaleCEO #WomenInBusiness

🌍 Amsterdam's food sector is witnessing transformative trends, including a shift to alternative protein sources, digitalisation, and agritech innovations enhancing supply chain efficiency. ♻️ Circular practices, such as urban and vertical farming, shorter supply chains, and improved waste processing, are gaining prominence. 💡 Collaborative efforts by research platforms like AMS Institute and startups like Green Food Lab are driving transformative projects, redefining food security, and reshaping health and environmental perspectives. 🍏 The city is at the forefront of shaping a future-focused food ecosystem with startups like Crisp and De Nieuwe Keuken B.V. who are focusing on shifting the mentality around the local food industry. 🚀 Read a full rundown of Amsterdam's role in the global food transition 👇https://lnkd.in/ewk2BUzZ #Amsterdam #FoodInnovation #Sustainability #FutureOfFood #InnovationHub

Amsterdam's food sector is exemplary of a commitment to research, innovation, and sustainability, shaping the region’s role as a global leader in the ongoing food transition. As the article describes, 'Improved on-site food waste processing is gaining prominence, such as what we do at The Waste Transformers | Turn your own food-waste into value' though on-site modular biodigesters converting food waste into clean energy and natural fertilizer. #foodwaste #wastemanagement #biodigester #cleanenergy #facilitymanagement

🌍 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲🌱 Today, on October 16th, we celebrate #WorldFoodDay, an important opportunity to reflect on the importance of innovation and cooperation in building more sustainable and inclusive #FoodSystems. This year's theme, “𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲” is a goal that the #Food4CEProject fully embraces. 🎯 Through the creation of 5 local #InnovationHubs and 1 Transnational Hub, #Food4CE is helping #AFNs address challenges related to #Logistics, #Digitalization, and #DistributionSystems. Our #KnowledgeTransferPlatform and #MatchmakingPlatform enable #AlternativeFoodNetworks to share #BestPractices, improve #LogisticsEfficiency, and foster new #BusinessSolutions. By facilitating collaboration between #FoodProducers, #LogisticsProviders, and #PolicyMakers, Food4CE is laying the groundwork for a more resilient and equitable food system across Slovenia, Italy, Austria, Hungary, and Poland, inspiring sustainable practices beyond borders. 🤝🏻 On this World Food Day, we celebrate the importance of supporting initiatives that help build fairer, more resilient, and sustainable food systems, which are key objectives to ensure a better future for all. Today, we celebrate the power of #innovation, #cooperation, and #sustainability. ℹ️ Learn more about the Food4CE project: https://lnkd.in/d_nSvaSA

🚀 As the CEO of ChickP and member of Forbes Business Council , Liat Lachish Levy has penned an article that highlights how science and technology are propelling the food industry towards sustainability. Inspired by her children's environmental awareness, Liat shares her experience that led to a pivotal role in the global food tech industry, particularly in alternative protein sourced from chickpeas. With the market projected to reach $290 billion by 2035, ChickP is at the forefront of sustainable innovation. Let's collaborate, innovate, and lead the way towards a greener and more sustainable food future. Follow us! 🌍🌿 #ChickPProtein #SustainableFuture #FoodTech #InnovationLeadership Read the full article in the first comment.