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Next Bite is a wrap, but the relationships and a few key messages are vivid and fresh in the mind. To conclude things for the week, a short quote from Mirva Lampinen from a session on technology validation and optimization towards market launch that took place on Monday: "We are bringing startups to our ecosystem through cooperation on tech validation and the #EITFAN program as, in the end, this is a family business." To sum up, cooperation is key and we can only flourish when we support each other. Particularly when it comes to innovation. Case proven at #NextBite24. Until next time! 👋🏼 #EITFood #VTT #foodtech #foodinnovation #FutureofFood

🎉 What a week!! Our Demo Day and the F&A Next event were a big success.   🛥️ Yesterday, after a dynamic F&A Next day, we celebrated our successes with a charming boat tour through the canals of Amsterdam. It was the perfect ending to a week packed with engaging talks, insightful presentations from startups, scale-ups, investors, and corporates, all dedicated to revolutionizing the food and agri-sectors. 🗨️ Throughout the week, we delved into pressing issues within the food and agriculture industry, exploring innovative solutions. Highlights included high cuisine tastings made from commonly wasted foods and a critical session on water security, underscoring the importance of sustainable water management in the years to come. 🤝 Networking was, as always, a cornerstone of the event. We connected with numerous passionate startups and impactful investors and corporates, each bringing their vision for a sustainable future in food and agriculture. ⭐ Let's continue to accelerate the solutions we need in the food and agri-space. The future looks promising, and with the support and collaboration from this amazing community, we are on the right track to making significant impacts. Looking forward to next year’s events and the incredible innovations they will bring! 😄 PS: To the founders in our community: will we see you on the boat (again) next year? #sustainability #innovation #foodtech #agritech #startups #networking #futureoffood

German CEO: Talked to a Startup before - that´s not what we need (sic). My view: To decide for or against you need to compare. Or be lucky… Luck is beyond control so we match demand&solution in a structured way: - Specify & prioritize your task/problem - Scout and select options without regional limitation - Test, compare and evaluate in a objective manner - Decide for the best (or build the solution yourself). Sounds overly sophisticated but increasing and comparing options is our daily habit in personal E-Commerce. Is it also true for Startup Solutions? YES! At RootCamp we source solutions internationally and bridge to the specific/local demand. Regional limitation would only reduce matching probability of industrial/market demand and Startup solutions. Long story short: Our LandingPad with selected Spanish FoodTechs holds various solutions and products to match the demand of the food industry. 📢 You are invited you get in touch with founders at our collaborative Event “Taste of Tomorrow” and find your solution for the German market! Meet startup solutions for #biomanufacturing BioMixing S.L. #altprotein #altmeat Innomy, Let it V Foods, COCUUS, Gimme Sabor (previously Guimarana) #Functionality NUCAPS Oscillum #dairy Quevana Vegan Cheese 🔑 Keynote: Consumer Markets and Retail Landscape in Germany 🔭 2 Panels: "Cultivating Collaborations: Fostering Startup-Corporate Partnerships in Agrifood" & “New Trends in FoodTech Scene in Germany” As always: Open door, delicious fingerfood provided by the startups, cocktails and many more... Thanks to the organizing and coaching team Gaia Amatteis, Gereon von Ilten, Simone Poppe, Caspar Olenhusen at RootCamp - A SpinLab Company

🌟 Earlier this week Food ingredients Europe crowned the winners of the Startup Challenge, and we are delighted to see two EIT Food Accelerator Network alumni, Fabumin and Yeastime S.r.l., amongst the winners. The Fi Europe Startup Challenge is a unique competition for innovative startups offering ingredients, products, services, or digital solutions for the food and drink industry. It takes place during Fi Europe, one of the world’s largest ingredient trade shows, where 1,500 exhibiting companies and over 25,000 industry stakeholders gather each year. A total of 20 startups across four categories took part in the 2024 Startup Innovation Challenge, pitching before judges on Monday 18 November and then in front of the Food ingredients Europe audience at the Innovation Hub on 19 November. 👏 Huge congratulations to all the trailblazers leading the way in innovation, disruptive technology and ground-breaking solutions that will drive the industry forward. Here are the five Startup Challenge winners: 🥇Most Innovative Plant-based or Alternative Ingredient: Fabumin  🥇Most Innovative Foodtech Solution: Yeastime S.r.l.  🥇Most Innovative Food or Beverage Ingredient: Perfat Technologies  🥇Most Innovative Service or Digital Solution Supporting the F&B Industry: Natural Trace 🥇Most Innovative Sustainable Solution: Akoua Juice "It is a great privilege to be among such great ideas and inventors. When I saw their pitches today [at the Startup Challenge award ceremony], I was overwhelmed by the creativity, the desire and the ability to change the world. To be considered as one of them is quite amazing.” Adi Yehezkeli, CEO and Co-founder of Fabumin  “Receiving such an award from such an international environment and international event means a lot. Food Ingredient Europe is amazing: lots of companies from small to big in one space. I really recommend taking part in the Startup Challenge." Pierfrancesco Mazzolini CEO and Co-founder of Yeastime S.r.l. This prestigious award highlights the startups' commitment to revolutionising the food and biotech industries with leading technologies driving efficiency and sustainability. #foodsystemtransformation #startupacceleration #agrifoodtechinnovation #fieurope #foodingredients 

Rising Trends in Food & Beverages Startups: A New Era of Innovation Discover how cutting-edge startups in the food and beverage industry are redefining consumer experiences and driving growth through innovative solutions. Read the full blog for more insights: Visit our website https://lnkd.in/egpyX4md #FoodInnovation #FandBStartups #StartupTrends #FutureOfFood #BestvantageInvestments #InnovativeStartups #StartupGrowth #FoodTech #ConsumerExperience #InvestingInTheFuture

🚨 Attention Food Tech Innovators: Your Breakthrough Moment Awaits! 🚨 The clock is ticking ⏰ on your chance to shine at the FMItech Pitch Competition @Midwinter 2025! 🎯 Why YOU need to enter NOW: - Showcase your game-changing food tech to industry leaders - Gain unparalleled exposure and potential investment opportunities - Network with the biggest names in the food industry 🔍 Who we're looking for: - Tech startups revolutionizing any aspect of the food industry - Visionaries with less than $5 million in funding - Innovators ready to take their ideas to the next level 🗓️ Mark your calendars: Deadline is September 6, 2024 Don't let this opportunity slip through your fingers! Whether you're tackling sustainability, supply chain efficiency, or creating the next food tech breakthrough, we want to hear from YOU. 👉 How to enter: https://shorturl.at/5URqU Know a startup that could benefit? Tag them below! Let's amplify the reach of this amazing opportunity! 🔊 FMI- The Food Industry Association Think Blue #FMItechPitch #FoodInnovation #StartupOpportunity #ThinkBlue Remember: Your groundbreaking idea could be the next big thing in food tech. Don't hesitate – apply now and let your innovation shine! 💫

🎙 #Startups #CALL! 🔥 The Good Food Makers Program call is out again! Selected startups will co-develop innovative solutions with Barilla managers on specific key challenges. 💡 Read below this year's challenges and how to #apply! Join us for 8 immersive and fruitful weeks! 💪

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

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

🤔 This year's FoodTech 500 is bigger than ever! We are now accepting applications for the 2024 FoodTech 500. And we're making this edition the biggest one yet! Still thinking, "What's in it for you/your company?" Here are just some of the benefits you can enjoy when you become a finalist: 🔸 Ecosystem Enabler: We’re enabling more opportunities for companies to address specific challenges by creating meaningful connections, strategic partnerships, and gaining access to our partner’s programs (e.g., hubs, incubators, accelerators, competitions, etc.). 🔸‘Industry Honorable Mentions’: To recognize AgriFoodTech’s best and brightest and their outstanding contributions and innovations, we’re launching the ‘Industry Honorable Mentions’ in various verticals, involving a selection of key Industry Players as part of the judging panel. 🔸Global Exposure: Leveraging media partners and regional hubs, startups that make the FoodTech 500 will receive significant exposure through various channels, including press releases, blog articles, and dedicated social media outreach. This is your chance to get noticed on a global scale. Ready to let the world know about your work? Send in your application before 31st July to fast-track your way to success: https://lnkd.in/eMP64QU But that's not all! Learn more about this year’s FoodTech 500 here: https://lnkd.in/eBziBnEH #ForwardFooding #FoodTech500