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BIOHM is a pioneering microbiome company focused on enhancing digestive health by addressing the role of fungi alongside bacteria. With over 20 years of research backed by the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Ghannoum has developed a unique understanding of how harmful bacteria and fungi interact to create digestive plaque, a barrier that disrupts gut balance. BIOHM offers a range of whole probiotics and gut microbiome testing kits designed to educate consumers about their gut health. The company’s innovative products utilize dual-action technology to break down digestive plaque and neutralize harmful microorganisms, thereby promoting a balanced microbiome. By providing personalized insights into gut health, BIOHM empowers individuals to make informed choices regarding their diet, lifestyle, and supplements to optimize their digestive well-being.

Blue Stripes Cacao Shop specializes in chocolate products and related confectioneries, focusing on upcycling the entire cacao pod. The company employs processing techniques that preserve the nutrient content of previously wasted parts of the cacao, such as the shell and fruit. This approach allows Blue Stripes to offer healthy cacao products while providing a unique and experiential retail environment that enhances the customer experience. By combining the goodness of cocoa with innovative retail strategies, Blue Stripes aims to create additional market opportunities.

Novameat is a company focused on developing innovative technological solutions for producing plant-based foods to address the challenges posed by conventional animal agriculture. Through its proprietary micro-extrusion technology, Novameat creates vegan meat substitutes that closely mimic the texture, appearance, taste, and nutritional properties of various animal meat products, including beef steaks. The company's mission is to support a sustainable and efficient food supply system that meets the needs of the growing global population while promoting health and humane practices. By providing affordable and healthy plant-based meat options, Novameat aims to contribute to a more sustainable future in food production.

It’s Fresh! Food Freshness Technology company, delivering freshness solutions to the fresh produce industry, based on consumer-friendly advanced materials innovations. Our discrete It's Fresh! controllers purify the air around perishable produce, inside the pack from field to fork; helping our customers deliver fruit that is fresher for longer, thereby significantly increasing sales, and slashing unnecessary waste - right into the consumer's home. www.itsfresh.com

Equinom is a food-tech company focused on developing sustainable, non-GMO plant-based ingredients through innovative agricultural practices and advanced technology. It addresses the challenge of inadequate crop production for human consumption, as many crops are traditionally grown for animal feed, requiring costly processing to make them suitable for food. By leveraging its proprietary Manna™ technology platform, Equinom employs artificial intelligence to accelerate the development of high-yield, naturally bred crops that enhance the taste, nutrition, and affordability of meat and dairy alternatives. This approach not only ensures quality and consumer satisfaction but also promotes biodiversity and climate resilience, critical for future food security in the face of climate change. Collaborating with various partners, Equinom has gained recognition as a reliable supplier of premium ingredients, supported by notable investors that bolster its position in the rapidly growing plant-based food market.

Novameat is a company focused on developing innovative technological solutions for producing plant-based foods to address the challenges posed by conventional animal agriculture. Through its proprietary micro-extrusion technology, Novameat creates vegan meat substitutes that closely mimic the texture, appearance, taste, and nutritional properties of various animal meat products, including beef steaks. The company's mission is to support a sustainable and efficient food supply system that meets the needs of the growing global population while promoting health and humane practices. By providing affordable and healthy plant-based meat options, Novameat aims to contribute to a more sustainable future in food production.

It’s Fresh! Food Freshness Technology company, delivering freshness solutions to the fresh produce industry, based on consumer-friendly advanced materials innovations. Our discrete It's Fresh! controllers purify the air around perishable produce, inside the pack from field to fork; helping our customers deliver fruit that is fresher for longer, thereby significantly increasing sales, and slashing unnecessary waste - right into the consumer's home. www.itsfresh.com