Beyond Impact

Yeastup is a food technology company based in Brugg, Aargau, founded in 2020, that focuses on promoting sustainability through the upcycling of by-products from the beer-brewing process. By transforming these by-products into high-quality ingredients, such as vegan protein and fiber, Yeastup contributes to a circular economy and provides versatile, natural alternatives for consumers. The company's ingredients are rich in essential and semi-essential amino acids, including branched-chain amino acids, making them suitable for a variety of applications in plant-based diets. Through its innovative approach, Yeastup is pioneering a new era of animal-free products that enhance global sustainability.

Founded in 2022, Ingrediome specializes in producing natural, identical animal muscle proteins using precision fermentation from blue-green algae. This innovative process enables the creation of meat and seafood alternatives with minimal environmental impact.

Renewal Mill is an ingredients company based in Oakland, California, that focuses on reducing food waste by upcycling byproducts from food manufacturing. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in transforming okara, a byproduct of soymilk production, into high-quality, gluten-free flour that is rich in protein and fiber. Renewal Mill uses this flour to create a variety of baked goods, including a vegan okara chocolate chip cookie, which are sold online and at select convenience stores in the Bay Area. The company's innovative approach not only addresses food waste but also aims to improve nutrition and promote a circular economy in the food industry. Additionally, Renewal Mill is exploring other byproduct sources from various nuts and legumes to expand its product offerings and reach nationwide distribution.

Paleo is a food ingredient company focused on plant-based foods. It develops ingredients to enhance taste, nutrition, and sustainability, enabling products that resemble real meat or seafood without animal use. The company specializes in bioscience-based ingredients, including animal-free heme proteins produced through precision fermentation. These bio-identical heme proteins are GMO-free and provide the same sensory and nutritional properties as animal-derived heme, helping brands create sustainable plant-based products that taste and feel like the real thing.

Algama is a pioneering food-tech company that harnesses the power of algae to create sustainable, nutritious food solutions. Founded in 2013, Algama aims to feed the world's growing population while preserving the planet by developing microalgae-based ingredients for various applications, with a focus on egg substitutes for bakery products.

Founded in Paris, France in 2019, GOURMEY specializes in developing and producing ethical foie gras using duck cell cultivation. This innovative process aims to create sustainable, high-quality meat products without force-feeding or animal slaughter.

It’s now well established that our unfortunate western eating habits have massive consequences for our health but also our planet and that our oceans are among the most fragile hence vulnerable environments. At SEAFOOD REBOOT, we believe that innovation should help bring forward more sustainable and natural food alternatives and that innovation should be inspired by nature. ​As a team, we’re all about creating, producing, and delivering the next generation of delicious plant-based seafood (comprising notably ingredients from algae origin) so that each and every one of us can contribute to a better world in a positive way while enjoying a delicious meal.

Founded in Maastricht, Netherlands, Mosa Meat specializes in developing cultured meat technology. It produces hamburgers by harvesting muscle cells from living cows, aiming to create a more sustainable global food system with reduced emissions and land use.

Jack and Bry to create a jackfruit food tech company delivering into multiple markets with a carbon-negative supply chain, resulting in a sustainable ecosystem where we can live life to the full. Providing the tastiest, meatiest, meat-free meats on the planet made from jackfruit. Jack and Bry is producing tasty, tender and nutritious alternatives for the meat and fish markets. Meeting global demand for flexitarians and meat-eaters, looking to reduce their intake. Jack & Bry is founded by Bryony Tinn-Disbury and Jennifer Pardoe in 2019and is located in London, England, United Kingdom.

SwissDeCode is a Swiss company based in Renens that specializes in food safety and compliance services for food manufacturers. Founded in 2016, it offers rapid onsite DNA testing solutions that allow production facilities to confirm food authenticity, safety, and origin. By providing plug-and-play systems, SwissDeCode enables factories to obtain food safety and quality certifications within the same work shift, facilitating immediate decision-making for inspectors. This approach not only addresses contamination threats but also transforms them into sustainable opportunities for food producers.

Back of the Yards Algae Sciences develops and produces high-protein plant-based ingredients, natural blue food colorants, biostimulants for vertical farming, and media/sera for cellular agriculture. With industrial-scale facilities in Chicago, they aim to make alternative proteins and sustainable farming methods affordable globally.

Founded in 2016, Les Nouveaux Affineurs produces and sells plant-based cheeses, replicating the texture and taste of dairy counterparts. It operates an e-commerce platform and supplies vegan shops, marketplaces, and restaurants. The company specializes in products free from animal products, additives, and preservatives.

Founded in Paris, France in 2019, GOURMEY specializes in developing and producing ethical foie gras using duck cell cultivation. This innovative process aims to create sustainable, high-quality meat products without force-feeding or animal slaughter.

Greenforce specializes in the development and sale of plant-based food products, focusing on sustainable meat and milk alternatives. The company offers a range of 100% vegan items made from high-quality raw materials sourced from reputable suppliers, ensuring transparency throughout its value chain. Greenforce aims to provide cruelty-free vegetable-based meat substitutes, particularly in easy-to-mix powder form, catering to the needs of vegan customers. By delivering high-protein and environmentally friendly alternatives, the company addresses the growing demand for sustainable food sources, positioning itself to help secure protein supplies for future generations.

Greenforce specializes in the development and sale of plant-based food products, focusing on sustainable meat and milk alternatives. The company offers a range of 100% vegan items made from high-quality raw materials sourced from reputable suppliers, ensuring transparency throughout its value chain. Greenforce aims to provide cruelty-free vegetable-based meat substitutes, particularly in easy-to-mix powder form, catering to the needs of vegan customers. By delivering high-protein and environmentally friendly alternatives, the company addresses the growing demand for sustainable food sources, positioning itself to help secure protein supplies for future generations.

Jack and Bry to create a jackfruit food tech company delivering into multiple markets with a carbon-negative supply chain, resulting in a sustainable ecosystem where we can live life to the full. Providing the tastiest, meatiest, meat-free meats on the planet made from jackfruit. Jack and Bry is producing tasty, tender and nutritious alternatives for the meat and fish markets. Meeting global demand for flexitarians and meat-eaters, looking to reduce their intake. Jack & Bry is founded by Bryony Tinn-Disbury and Jennifer Pardoe in 2019and is located in London, England, United Kingdom.

SwissDeCode is a Swiss company based in Renens that specializes in food safety and compliance services for food manufacturers. Founded in 2016, it offers rapid onsite DNA testing solutions that allow production facilities to confirm food authenticity, safety, and origin. By providing plug-and-play systems, SwissDeCode enables factories to obtain food safety and quality certifications within the same work shift, facilitating immediate decision-making for inspectors. This approach not only addresses contamination threats but also transforms them into sustainable opportunities for food producers.

Ocean Hugger Foods, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing plant-based alternatives to traditional seafood dishes. Founded in 2015, it offers innovative products such as Ahimi, a plant-based substitute for raw tuna made from tomatoes; Sakimi, a carrot-based alternative to salmon; and Unami, an eggplant-based version of eel. These products are designed to provide consumers with healthier options that replicate the taste and texture of seafood while addressing concerns about sustainability and environmental impact. Ocean Hugger Foods aims to cater to those seeking delicious and responsible seafood alternatives without the associated health risks, such as mercury.

LIVEKINDLY is a plant-based media and brand collective focused on creating a sustainable, cruelty-free global food system. Through LIVEKINDLY Media it produces digital content that informs and engages the vegan community on health, ethics, environment, and lifestyle, including vegan recipes and guides. The collective owns a portfolio of plant-based brands and collaborates with seed growers, producers, and distributors to scale plant-based products, and has invested in infrastructure to convert traditional meat facilities to plant-based production. It also operates Kindmind, a program offering plant-based meal plans, shopping guides, and expert sessions. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, LIVEKINDLY aims to broaden access to plant-based food and sustainable living worldwide.

Renewal Mill is an ingredients company based in Oakland, California, that focuses on reducing food waste by upcycling byproducts from food manufacturing. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in transforming okara, a byproduct of soymilk production, into high-quality, gluten-free flour that is rich in protein and fiber. Renewal Mill uses this flour to create a variety of baked goods, including a vegan okara chocolate chip cookie, which are sold online and at select convenience stores in the Bay Area. The company's innovative approach not only addresses food waste but also aims to improve nutrition and promote a circular economy in the food industry. Additionally, Renewal Mill is exploring other byproduct sources from various nuts and legumes to expand its product offerings and reach nationwide distribution.

BlueNalu cultivates seafood products from fish cells using vertical farming methods. Established in 2017, it aims to provide sustainable, high-quality alternatives to conventionally sourced seafood.

Algama is a pioneering food-tech company that harnesses the power of algae to create sustainable, nutritious food solutions. Founded in 2013, Algama aims to feed the world's growing population while preserving the planet by developing microalgae-based ingredients for various applications, with a focus on egg substitutes for bakery products.

Founded in 2015, SuperMeat is an Israeli biotech and food-tech company that produces cultured meat from chicken cells in a controlled environment. This process reduces land use by 99% and water consumption by 90%, minimizing environmental impact while ensuring food safety without antibiotics.

Founded in Maastricht, Netherlands, Mosa Meat specializes in developing cultured meat technology. It produces hamburgers by harvesting muscle cells from living cows, aiming to create a more sustainable global food system with reduced emissions and land use.