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"Maybe skip the dog and the story". Pocotein: A simple portmanteau of Poco, my former shelter dog (passed away), and protein. When I first pitched the concept to a potential business partner at the idea stage of my venture I mentioned specifically that one of the major goals are: Raise awareness about the dark side of the pet trade/industry in Japan For this purpose I wanted Poco on the ice cream packaging. That didn't go well with the other guy, who absolutely loved the concept (and is now actively trying to make his own protein ice cream brand) but didn't like the branding and thought it wasn't going to go down well with the consumers. I had to stay true to what I believed in and how I was going to run my company so we parted ways. That was in May 2022. Fast forward to July 2024 and I'm in a meeting that had the potential to change my life forever. The chief buyer for LIFE supermaket is sitting across from me and tastes the ice cream. He takes a look at the package and asks: Is this a dog? I had no plans to bring up Pocos story but my gut feeling told me to go with it and just spill it out. - "Yes, it was a shelter dog I took care of a couple of years back. She was used as a breeder dog and basically only gave birth to pups for money and profit. When she could no longer do it, she was thrown away. My dream is to raise awareness about things like this and like it is in Sweden, ban pet shops. That's why I started this company." The same day I get an email from the buyer who wrote that he really liked my passion and that he's looking forward to helping me out on my journey by selling Pocotein in all Life stores in Kansai. I had an opportunity to supercharge my journey at the idea stage and make quick progress but I decided to stick to what I believed in. Never trade your ideals, dreams and beliefs for potential (big) money if it doesn't feel right to you. #pocotein #icecream

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗸𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁? It's all about a fresh dog food factory, modeled after a meal delivery system tailored to the individual dietary needs of dogs 🥩 🔸 The planned investment is over $350 million, 🔸 The facility, spanning 40,000 m², will create hundreds of jobs, 🔸 The first deliveries are scheduled for mid-2025. 𝗣𝘀𝗶 𝗕𝘂𝗳𝗲𝘁, a Polish brand, was acquired in 2023 by Butternut Box | B Corp, a UK-based company that operates in the UK, Poland, Ireland, the Netherlands, and more recently in Germany. This large new factory, backed by a Polish startup, is a major step for the pet food industry in Poland. It’s worth considering the long-term impacts this venture will have on the local market and the Central European pet food sector. 🔸 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁? 🤔 🔸 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁? ⚖️ #PsiBufet #ButternutBox #PetFood #PetIndustry #Poland #Europe

Yesterday was another milestone in the evolution of sustainable food solutions within the EU, as we witnessed the first official tasting of cultured meat—specifically, a sausage 🌭. This innovation represents a significant leap forward in the field of alternative proteins, addressing critical issues of sustainability ♻ and animal welfare 🐷 . While the debut of cultured meat in Europe opens exciting possibilities, it's essential to approach this development with a balanced perspective 🔍 . Cultured meat offers a promising alternative to traditional livestock methods, potentially reducing environmental impact and improving animal welfare. However, there are challenges ahead including 1️⃣ scaling production, 2️⃣ achieving cost-effectiveness, and 3️⃣ consumer acceptance that need to be thoughtfully navigated. See the initial and genuine reaction of the renowned Dutch chef Ron Blaauw-Amsterdam: https://lnkd.in/eVGSJSB7 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 For those intrigued by this groundbreaking event and considering a career in alternative proteins, we encourage you to explore our comprehensive career guide 🛣 , which provides valuable insights and resources to help you make an informed decision about your path in this innovative field. You can find the guide here: ➡ https://lnkd.in/e99wHPaq ⬅ This is just the beginning of a fascinating journey. Let's continue to engage critically and creatively as we explore the full potential of alternative proteins.

Commented Live Session #6 is here 📣 Last Friday, we had an insightful live session where we reviewed the landing page of Dosty Petcare. Discover key insights on effective landing pages and get a sneak peek at new Commented features and updates! You can watch the video from https://lnkd.in/dwszbaaX #collaboration #commented #productivity #landingpage #review

Enji’s dogfooding and Kaizen I’m a strong believer in dogfooding (https://lnkd.in/d2NqNiG6). It’s a pretty obvious thing to do–use the product you developed to understand it as a user. I remember when we developed GoDee (https://godee.vn/en), I moved to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to ride our buses and use the system we created. I regularly brought other developers to the city to also experience rides. I ask my Mad Devs LLC employees to use Enji.ai as often as possible to resolve production tasks. If we don’t do it every day, we can’t improve the product. If you don’t eat your own dogfood, you won’t experience a client’s pain, and your product will just be a copy of your own hallucinations. When you’re dogfooding, it’s good to come up with use cases through the Kaizen method that will let you improve the product in small ways that aren’t initially obvious (https://lnkd.in/dQKa89DD). These small ways are what create the whole picture. One small task on the wording, one for a new link, to change fields, to even out a page, and others from each Mad Devs employee will lead to a bit better product in a month and an absolutely better one in a year. Let me repeat this: I understand kaizen to be more than just a replacement for brainstorming interfaces, but a form of “cleaning up your desk,” when you can fix something obvious and make your life easier. I make myself use the product no matter how gnarly it is. Recently, I was looking for ways to evaluate the performance of one particular employee with Enji. That led me to compare GitHub accounts with users, and I was very upset with the interface. So, I generated small tasks like “Remove this from the top” and “Add this there.” By no means was this a solution to the problem, but it was something. That’s Kaizen.

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 🤩 Neele-Vat Bierbrouwerstraat Our location in Hoogvliet is one of our older locations, but still pretty cool to look (and work) at! Some details of this location: ✅ 23,000 pallet spaces; ✅ 6,000 m² of VAL-area; ✅ Storage of food & feed products, as well as non-dangerous goods Which location would you like to see highlighted next? Let us know in the comments section! ⬇️ #neelevat #worldwidelogistics #warehouse

**Learning and Growing with Meatington** Starting Meatington was a thrilling experience for our family. My brother, his wife, his daughter, and I were filled with enthusiasm and excitement as we embarked on this new venture. However, as with any new business, we encountered several unexpected challenges along the way. In our eagerness to get things rolling, we realized the importance of timing and sequencing in business operations. For instance, understanding the market needs and solidifying our product before assembling a dedicated sales and marketing team proved crucial. We also discovered the significance of managing expenses carefully, especially during the initial setup phase. This taught us valuable lessons about strategic planning and resource allocation. Additionally, navigating the market's perception of frozen foods required us to focus on educating consumers about the benefits of our products. We leveraged social media to highlight how frozen food can be as healthy, if not healthier, than fresh options. We also participated in fairs like Aahaar, where we engaged with the audience and the press, discussing the benefits of frozen snacks. These experiences have been invaluable learning opportunities, shaping Meatington into the brand it is today. They reinforced the importance of flexibility, continuous learning, and teamwork. What challenges have you faced in your journey, and how did you overcome them? Share your stories below! Ashutosh Malik Aashna M. Suresh Mansharamani ⭐ #LearningAndGrowing #BusinessJourney #Resilience #Innovation #Flexibility

Packaging design for yummy treats to spoil your dogs 🐕 I must confess I did this little passion project because I so badly want a dog 😂 #design #packaging #dog #pet #petfood #treats #dogtreats #passionproject #graphicdesign #branding #productpackaging #productdesign

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