31 May 2022
Our Open Call for Sustainable Food Solutions 2022 received a new record of over 300 pitches by 220 startups and scale-ups from 41 different countries. Our partners selected 128 of those to meet during 1-on-1 introduction meetings at our Matchmaking Event on April 21st. Curious to find out which ones received the most invitations? Below you can find a selection of promising international startups and scale-ups to definitely keep your eye on!
Greencovery
(The Netherlands)
Greencovery has developed a new technology that helps food manufacturers recover valuable products from their side-streams in effective ways. Their solution has been successfully implemented to produce amino acids and proteins from side-streams of the food industry. Visit website
Imagindairy
(Israel)
Imagindairy strives to change the dairy industry by introducing sustainable, animal-free dairy proteins and products. They offer innovative technology at the forefront of precision fermentation and a talented, goal-driven team to execute it. Visit website
Anulife Group
(The Netherlands)
AnuLife develops novel plant-based ingredients to replace animal-based ingredients in finished food and beverage products. Their ingredients are nutrient-dense and have the taste and texture that consumers demand. Visit website
Yeap
(Israel)
Yeap produces protein made out of spent yeast, incorporating a circular model. Their unique production process uses downstreamed yeast and converts it into upcycled food. Visit website
Burgs Foods
(The Netherlands)
Burgs Foods is an insect-based food producer. With their insect processing technologies, they are able to turn raw crickets and grasshoppers into a high quality, nutritious ingredient for various consumer products. Visit website
Green Cell technologies
(South Africa)
Green Cell Technologies is a tech and development company that has a patented technology for materials that have protein in them to be processed into a fine, and if needed dried, emulsion. Visit website
Delta Food Innovators
(The Netherlands)
Delta Food Innovators offers a wide range of creative solutions to make food healthier and tastier. They prioritize sustainability by valorizing fruit and vegetable side streams as well as by supporting fair business practices. Visit website
MakeGrowLab
(Poland)
MakeGrow grows a new generation of materials and resources to replace fossil-fuels in packaging. Their goal is to mimic the symbiotic process of nature to counter pollution. Visit website
MPF & Multiflour
(The Netherlands)
Multiflour supplies unique food ingredients for innovative food concepts. They have extensive knowledge of the full production chain of grains, pulses and plant proteins. Visit website
ODS Protein
(Spain)
ODS Protein produces alternative proteins through a fermentation process, with an ideal formulation and texture to be incorporated in food products. Their mission is to develop sustainable solutions for protein consumption. Visit website
Sibö
(The Netherlands)
Sibö is a biotechnology company focused on the development of clean, efficient, and sustainable insect-based & bio-active components as highly functional food ingredients for food manufacturers. Visit website
Altein
(India)
Altein develops functional protein ingredients from indigenous legumes and other plant-based sources. Their aim is for consumer brands to replace animal-based protein with plant-based. Visit Linkedin
B'ZEOS
(Norway)
B'ZEOS is the future of sustainable packaging. They make seaweed-based and home compostable packaging: their solution is validated by the market and shown to be effective in fighting plastic pollution and decarbonizing the economy. Visit website
Grainstone
(Australia)
Grainstone creates advanced food ingredients and biomaterials using food waste streams, powered by renewable energy. They started with brewers spent grain, in a manner that maximizes value and minimizes waste. Visit website
Bioweg
(Germany)
Bioweg combines fermentation, material science and molecular simulations to create and sell advanced sustainable and bio-based ingredients. Their ingredients are 100% biodegradable, globally scalable, and sustainably produced using green chemistry principles. Visit website