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"Today, alongside Done Properly, we face a significant challenge: we are scaling a new way to generate proteins that are friendly to both us and our planet." Join Claudio Pedreros Bustamante, COO of Done Properly, as he takes us through the pivotal decisions that have shaped our journey to become a leading mycoprotein producer in Latin America. Read more about the innovative approaches and strategic choices behind scaling a sustainable production model for mycelium protein here: https://lnkd.in/es6Q9HrR #Mycelium #LATAM #FoodTech #Mycoprotein #ScaleUp

**𝙄𝙎 𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍𝙎 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙉𝙀𝙓𝙏 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙐𝙋 𝙏𝙃𝘼𝙏 𝙒𝙄𝙇𝙇 𝙅𝙊𝙄𝙉 𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙂𝙀𝙉𝙀𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙀 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙂𝙍𝘼𝙈?** 𝗪𝗘 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥 development opportunities, modern facilities, technical expertise and commercial support.   𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 startups with revolutionary ideas in the world of ingredients, especially in the following areas: 🔵 𝘊𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘦𝘭 𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘴𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘴 🔵 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘦𝘭 𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘧-𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 🔵 𝘜𝘱𝘤𝘺𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 🔵 𝘕𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭, 𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵-𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘴 🔵 𝘓𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘥 𝘰𝘪𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝗪𝗛𝗬? Through Generate, the Innovation Hub of our Ingredient-Tech Platform, we are committed to supporting startups with customized, comprehensive programs that enable them to thrive and flourish in today’s competitive market. Ready to join us and bring your solution to the next level? APPLY NOW 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/dnSCZ7pE   #evolvingingredients #Generate #innovation

BGP Live Webinar  Side Stream Valorization - Profit From Co-products  Short, mid, and long term applications  In today’s AgriFoodTech sector, many B2B food ingredient companies are creating value by transforming co-products into new ingredients, incorporating upcycled ingredients, or collaborating with innovative side-stream valorization ventures. Long-term value shifts of food ingredients, combined with advancements in processing technologies, are enabling new, successful business models. While a standardized approach to upcycling is still developing, key questions are gaining importance: 🟩 What technologies are applicable as short, mid, and long term solutions?   🟩 What are the most promising end-markets for upcycled ingredients?  🟩 How do solutions compare on cost, performance, and sustainability? Recognizing that partnerships are crucial to success, we are excited to announce that BGP is organizing a webinar & networking event focused on commercial innovations for AgriFood Co-product valorization.  What to expect  🟩 External perspectives from leading innovators: Gain insights directly from experts in the field (speakers to be announced soon).  🟩 Targeted content: Learn about strategies, market applications, and sustainable solutions to make the most of co-product opportunities.  🟩 Expand your network: Engage with corporate leaders, scale-ups, investors, and other professionals in AgriFoodTech during structured networking session.    Stay at the forefront of innovation in side stream valorization.   📩 Secure your spot now via the link in comments and join us to connect and learn! 

The demand for organic, vegan, edible, and cruelty-free body and massage creams is reshaping the personal care industry. Meeting these consumer expectations, however, requires overcoming significant technological challenges—from achieving stable formulations to ensuring safety and sustainability. The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program offers businesses the chance to recover costs associated with their R&D efforts. 💡 With Ayming Canada’s expertise, your team can:  Maximize SR&ED claims for eligible activities.  Document processes efficiently.  Unlock funding for future R&D projects. Let’s transform challenges into growth opportunities. Check out the comment section to learn how we can support your R&D journey!

GEA has begun construction of its technology center for alternative proteins in Janesville, Wisconsin. Scheduled to open in 2025, the center will scale up the production of novel plant-based, microbial, and cell-based foods. “This investment underscores our commitment to innovation and sustainability in the food industry,” said Arpad Csay, who leads GEA Group's new food activities in North America, at the groundbreaking ceremony on 8 May 2024. The center will house pilot lines for cell cultivation and precision fermentation, bridging the gap between benchtop and commercial production of alternative proteins. “The technology center will offer foodtech businesses a platform to develop and derisk their processes to ensure technological and commercial viability. It helps startups in the sector implement a business strategy that requires little upfront investment. This way, we help accelerate the development of market-ready products.” #foodtech #alternativeproteins #scaleup #innovation #foodproduction

Bench Mark. ‘A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.’ Startup companies across industry sectors beginning with the automotive pioneers of the early 1900s to today’s entrepreneurs in the biotech, green energy, retail, and textile industries have consistently faced long-shot odds with success rates typically between 10% and 20%. These examples are relevant to the emergent industrial hemp sector as well. There are many entrepreneurs along all points on value chains working to get their feet on steady ground developing technologies, growing the crop, or producing and marketing new biobased products made from hemp. Success depends on securing funding, leveraging partnerships to establish efficient supply chains, and adopting business models that align with emerging market demands that can compete with other biobased products already in the market. Oregon State University’s Global Hemp Innovation Center and our university and federal laboratory collaborators are grateful for the private-public partnerships we have with start-up companies doing research to help them make science-based decisions that increase the odds of their long-term success. There is a good deal of literature discussing start-up success and how to improve the odds. Here is one reference: https://lnkd.in/gbRUEv2Y Support for our collaborations are made possible by support from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Sustainable Agricultural Systems program and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT ..... The April 1st, 2024 session of the IPAK-EDU Director’s Science Webinar featured the research of Alexis Baden-Mayer. The research she presented weaves a timeline of people and organizations, from the end of the 19th century to the present, and raises serious questions about the future of food and the intentions of the actors and organizations involved. Part 3 (The Rise of Synthetic Food) of the webinar published by Scientia Liberia on May 25th, 2024, is accessible through the Organic Consumers Association website here: https://lnkd.in/gctu9tMs or directly here: https://lnkd.in/ggy83745 For context, read Part 1 (The Plot to End Farming) here: https://lnkd.in/gMJuy3uf and Part 2 (The Plot Thickens) here: https://lnkd.in/gxBDvDy7 Do you agree? What are your thoughts? WinSolutions | Winning Impact supports and invests in #innovators, #entrepreneurs, #startups, and #smallbusiness with viable disruptive innovations in #biodiversity, #healthyfood, #nutrition, #healthcare and #renewableenergy spaces with the aim of SECURING future SUSTAINABLE LIFE on our planet.

Ziemann Holvrieka – Your Trusted Partner for Advanced Fermenter Production   How can advanced fermenters revolutionize the future of protein production?  Our latest video provides exclusive insights from the "The Future of Protein Production" event, where I had the privilege of speaking about the latest innovations in bioreactor and fermenter production. Discover how Ziemann Holvrieka is pioneering solutions to elevate protein production to the next level.   At Ziemann Holvrieka, we are your trusted partner in the production of advanced fermenters. We support companies in the novel foods and alternative proteins sectors, helping them scale from lab to industrial scale production. With our expertise and tailor-made solutions for bioreactors and fermenters, we manage the entire process – from design and manufacturing to on-site installation.   A special thanks to the event organizers for an outstanding exhibition. Peter Mortimer Nick Bradley 🌱🥩   If you are looking for an experienced partner to support your journey towards large-scale production, let’s connect. Together, we will shape the future of protein production with advanced fermentation technology from Ziemann Holvrieka. Music Source: Music by Mikhail Smusev from Pixabay #ZiemannHolvrieka #Bioreactors #AdvancedFermenters #ProteinProduction #Innovation #Startups #NovelFoods #TheFutureOfProteinProduction #ScalingUp #Fermentation

🌍 Tehnopol is part of the Northbound Scaleups (NBSCALE) project, designed to help companies expand to new markets. One of the participating companies, Raw Edge, recently explored opportunities in the UK to broaden its target markets. Raw Edge is a science-driven foodtech company that valorizes local biological resources, such as non-retail-grade vegetables. Using an innovative fermentation technology, they extend the shelf life of raw materials, enhance nutritional value, and create delicious, healthy products. Beyond this, the company actively contributes to reducing food waste and supporting gut health. 🥕💪 Read more about the insights gained from Raw Edge UK's visit and what’s next for them. Link in the comments! 👇 Northbound Scaleups (NBSCALE) is a joint project by Tehnopol, Turku Science Park Ltd, and Movexum AB. 🌟

GFI senior corporate engagement innovation manager Laine Clark explores the challenges facing today’s alt protein innovators, opportunities for new + diversified funding sources, and why she is optimistic for the future of the industry. Read more in our blog 👉 https://bit.ly/49B3S1W Like most sectors, the #alternativeprotein space has experienced a recent downturn in #funding, but that is expected in any nascent industry, particularly against the backdrop of global economic contraction. Funding declines will lead to natural and healthy industry consolidation, and some promising startups will continue to build and grow, ultimately resulting in a stronger sector that excites investors.