The Kitchen - FoodTech Hub

Day 8 is an Israeli food technology company specializing in the production of plant-based protein ingredients. It employs a proprietary extraction method to create Rubisco-based proteins, offering nutritional benefits akin to animal proteins. The company's primary focus is on producing taste-neutral, cost-effective, and vegan protein supplements, catering to the growing demand for plant-based functional ingredients.

Meala develops clean-label texturizinng proteins enabling simpler, healthier, and more sustainable food.

Torr FoodTech is an innovative food technology startup focused on transforming the snacking industry through its advanced freeze-drying technology. The company specializes in creating superfood snack bites that combine fruits, vegetables, and grains into unique and flavorful products. By utilizing proprietary techniques that employ pressure and ultrasonic energy, Torr eliminates the need for sugary binders, allowing for the production of healthier snacks without compromising taste. This approach enables food companies to offer more nutritious options to consumers, positioning Torr as a key player in the evolution of multi-ingredient snacking.

Forsea is a cultivated meat company with proprietary, breakthrough technology to produce fish and seafood in a very similar way to nature.

Maolac is a producer of specialized nutrition products that focuses on functional milk proteins designed for both humans and animals. The company utilizes advanced artificial intelligence and protein intelligence to develop bio-active compounds that address specific health needs. Their offerings include powder mixtures that promote immune protection, support healthy aging, enhance gut health, alleviate joint pain, and improve skin conditions. By providing indication-specific functional proteins, Maolac enables consumers to achieve improved well-being through precision nutrition tailored to their individual requirements.

Yofix develops and manufactures dairy-free, soy-free fermented plant-based foods enriched with probiotics. Their products include yogurt alternatives, drinks, desserts, and frozen yogurts, all made from cereals, lentils, grains, and seeds, offering a clean label with no artificial additives or preservatives.

Mush Foods is a New York-based food technology company that cultivates edible mushroom mycelium. Its flagship product, 50CUT, integrates seamlessly with real animal meat, reducing the carbon footprint by half while enhancing nutrition and taste.

Better Juice Ltd., established in 2017 and headquartered in Rehovot, Israel, specializes in developing biotechnology systems that reduce sugar content in fruit juices using non-GMO methods. The company, founded by a team of experienced food industry professionals including a biochemist and microbiology academician, aims to provide consumers with healthier beverage options while maintaining natural flavors. Better Juice's technology converts monosaccharides and disaccharides into prebiotic fibers and sugars, enabling industrial juice producers to lower or eliminate sugar content in their products through a single-step process. The company is supported by The Kitchen FoodTech Hub – Strauss Group’s incubator, which fosters innovative food-tech ventures aiming to disrupt the global food system positively.

ANINA Culinary Art is a food technology company that designs and applies innovative methods to prepare foods using natural ingredients, with a focus on reducing food waste by utilizing imperfect produce and avoiding artificial additives. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Rishon Lezion, Israel, the company develops products and technology that promote sustainable eating experiences.

Torr FoodTech is an innovative food technology startup focused on transforming the snacking industry through its advanced freeze-drying technology. The company specializes in creating superfood snack bites that combine fruits, vegetables, and grains into unique and flavorful products. By utilizing proprietary techniques that employ pressure and ultrasonic energy, Torr eliminates the need for sugary binders, allowing for the production of healthier snacks without compromising taste. This approach enables food companies to offer more nutritious options to consumers, positioning Torr as a key player in the evolution of multi-ingredient snacking.

Founded in 2018, Zero Egg is an Israeli food-tech company that develops plant-based eggs. These eggs replicate the taste, appearance, and functionality of real eggs, enabling consumers to use them in various recipes such as omelets, baked goods, pasta, and sauces.

Vanilla Vida develops vanilla cultivation and processing solutions, aiming to address supply constraints in conventional vanilla production. The company describes end-to-end control from seed to client, including growing and curing steps, to ensure consistent quality. It promotes a proprietary cultivation process intended to enhance natural vanilla ingredients and flavors, and reportedly employs techniques described as genetic modification to alter vanilla bean metabolism in ways that increase flavor. The firm also uses image processing technology for disease detection, quality control, and plant behavior pattern identification, supporting farmers with oversight across the value chain. By focusing on natural flavor beans and efficient production, Vanilla Vida seeks to offer farmers affordable beans and reduce dependence on synthetic materials used by the broader food industry. The approach emphasizes quality, traceability, and innovative methods to improve vanilla supply while supporting growers.

Amai Proteins develops novel sweet protein ingredients intended as healthy sugar substitutes for the food and beverage industry. By applying agile integrative computational protein design and precision fermentation, the company creates hyper-sweet designer proteins that are tasty, stable, sustainable, food-compatible, and cost-effective. These ingredients are designed for broad mass-market use and support plant- and dairy-based protein products.

RiLBiTE Ltd is a food-tech startup based in Netanya, Israel, that specializes in the production and sale of plant-based minced meat. Founded in 2018, the company has developed innovative technology that allows for the mixing and binding of plant ingredients to create clean label dishes with diverse shapes, textures, and flavors. This technology enables the creation of various food applications, including alternatives to meat, eggs, ice cream, chicken, and fish, all without the use of ultra-processed ingredients. Through its unique production line, RiLBiTE aims to provide healthier and more sustainable options in the meat alternative industry.

Founded in 2018, Zero Egg is an Israeli food-tech company that develops plant-based eggs. These eggs replicate the taste, appearance, and functionality of real eggs, enabling consumers to use them in various recipes such as omelets, baked goods, pasta, and sauces.

Better Juice Ltd., established in 2017 and headquartered in Rehovot, Israel, specializes in developing biotechnology systems that reduce sugar content in fruit juices using non-GMO methods. The company, founded by a team of experienced food industry professionals including a biochemist and microbiology academician, aims to provide consumers with healthier beverage options while maintaining natural flavors. Better Juice's technology converts monosaccharides and disaccharides into prebiotic fibers and sugars, enabling industrial juice producers to lower or eliminate sugar content in their products through a single-step process. The company is supported by The Kitchen FoodTech Hub – Strauss Group’s incubator, which fosters innovative food-tech ventures aiming to disrupt the global food system positively.

Inspecto Solutions Ltd is an innovative company that develops a portable nanoscale scanner designed to detect food contaminants quickly and efficiently. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Israel, Inspecto Solutions aims to enhance food safety by providing a solution that allows farmers, producers, suppliers, buyers, retailers, and quality assurers to receive rapid results. Unlike traditional detection methods that are often expensive and complex, Inspecto's technology enables users to check for early signs of contamination within minutes and at a significantly lower cost. The company's platform also includes a cloud-based application that integrates big data analytics and blockchain technology, ensuring secure data storage and facilitating real-time analysis for multiple contamination parameters. This comprehensive approach helps improve business performance by enhancing traceability and quality assurance throughout the food supply chain.

Yofix develops and manufactures dairy-free, soy-free fermented plant-based foods enriched with probiotics. Their products include yogurt alternatives, drinks, desserts, and frozen yogurts, all made from cereals, lentils, grains, and seeds, offering a clean label with no artificial additives or preservatives.

Amai Proteins develops novel sweet protein ingredients intended as healthy sugar substitutes for the food and beverage industry. By applying agile integrative computational protein design and precision fermentation, the company creates hyper-sweet designer proteins that are tasty, stable, sustainable, food-compatible, and cost-effective. These ingredients are designed for broad mass-market use and support plant- and dairy-based protein products.

Aleph Farms is an Israel-based food technology company that uses cellular agriculture to produce animal products in a sustainable and ethical way. Founded in 2017 and based in Ashdod, the company develops lab-cultured meat through proprietary three-dimensional bioprinting systems, using cells sourced from a living cow without slaughter. Its goal is to improve sustainability, food security and animal welfare in food systems, while bringing products to market under its Aleph Cuts brand. Aleph Farms has demonstrated cultivated products such as thin-cut steak and ribeye, as well as lab-cultured collagen, and plans to commercialize additional beef products grown from non-genetically engineered cells. The company emphasizes reducing environmental impact and advancing humane alternatives in meat production.

Flying Spark Ltd, established in 2014 and headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel, specializes in the production of protein powder derived from fruit fly larvae. The company's primary products are dietary protein whole powder, reduced fat powder, and oil, all of which are rich in essential nutrients like iron, calcium, magnesium, and dietary fibers, as well as amino acids. These products cater to various industries, including food and feed for human consumption, and cosmetics, due to their white color, mild taste, and aroma, which facilitate easy incorporation into diverse applications.

BactuSense is a company specializing in the development of a real-time, label-free bacteria detection device. This innovative technology addresses the critical delay of 2-3 days typically associated with identifying contamination in food, drinking water, and hospital environments. BactuSense's optical biosensor utilizes silicon-based microchips to rapidly identify live bacteria, distinguishing them from dead ones and specific bacterial strains. By enabling quick diagnosis of pathogens, the device helps prevent costly food recalls and protects the reputation of food producers. Additionally, it provides continuous monitoring for water supplies and patient conditions in hospitals and clinics, enhancing safety and efficiency in various sectors.

Flying Spark Ltd, established in 2014 and headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel, specializes in the production of protein powder derived from fruit fly larvae. The company's primary products are dietary protein whole powder, reduced fat powder, and oil, all of which are rich in essential nutrients like iron, calcium, magnesium, and dietary fibers, as well as amino acids. These products cater to various industries, including food and feed for human consumption, and cosmetics, due to their white color, mild taste, and aroma, which facilitate easy incorporation into diverse applications.

Deep Learning Robotics LTD, founded in 2015 and based in Ashdod, Israel, specializes in designing and manufacturing robotics and automation equipment tailored for the packaging, assembly, handling, quality control, and pick-and-place sectors. The company has developed a unique vision-based robotic controller that leverages advanced machine learning algorithms, allowing robots to learn and replicate tasks by observing human actions. This patented technology facilitates automation opportunities that traditional robotic devices cannot achieve, enabling clients to automate processes efficiently and cost-effectively. Through its innovative approach, Deep Learning Robotics aims to simplify complex workflows and enhance operational productivity across various industries.

Yofix develops and manufactures dairy-free, soy-free fermented plant-based foods enriched with probiotics. Their products include yogurt alternatives, drinks, desserts, and frozen yogurts, all made from cereals, lentils, grains, and seeds, offering a clean label with no artificial additives or preservatives.