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Orbisk is a developer of automated food waste monitoring equipment aimed at enhancing sustainability in the food system. The company provides hospitality organizations with a waste bin outfitted with a scale and a smart camera that employs artificial intelligence image recognition algorithms. This technology allows for the identification of food waste ingredients through images, enabling restaurants to accurately quantify the volumes of food they discard. By offering actionable insights through a user-friendly dashboard, Orbisk helps organizations identify and optimize inefficiencies in their food-providing processes, ultimately leading to significant reductions in wasted food and improvements in both sustainability and profitability.

Sallea is focused on advancing sustainable practices in meat and fish consumption through the development of innovative cellular agriculture structures. By enabling cells to grow into textured, flavorful whole cuts, Sallea's approach ensures that its products are cruelty-free and safe for consumers. This commitment to unique methods aims to reshape perceptions of protein sources, making them more environmentally friendly and ethically produced. Additionally, Sallea has developed salt templates designed to create a framework filled with liquid magnesium, enhancing the absorption of mineral nutrients. This technology minimizes the need for a second surgery to remove implants, offering medical researchers a competitive edge over traditional titanium implants.

Foreverland Food, an Italian food-tech startup, specializes in producing alternative chocolates made from carob and other forgotten crops. Their products are vegan, caffeine-free, and gluten-free, catering to various dietary preferences and restrictions. By utilizing these sustainable ingredients, the company aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and promote a healthier, more environmentally friendly future.

Nutrumami is a forward-thinking startup focused on enhancing plant nutrition and flavor to support a more animal-free future. The company specializes in developing ingredients and flavors derived from sustainable green resources, promoting a plant-based diet. By providing these innovative products, Nutrumami aims to help clients reduce their reliance on animal-derived nutrients, contributing to a healthier and more environmentally friendly food system.

Nūmi is a biotechnology company dedicated to revolutionizing infant nutrition. It specializes in developing in-vitro-engineered milk, a novel alternative to breast milk, designed to provide the same nutritional benefits. The company's innovative process involves recreating the composition of breast milk, incorporating key bioactive molecules such as lactoferrin, human milk oligosaccharides, antibodies, and taurine. This allows Nūmi to offer a solution for women experiencing breastfeeding challenges, enabling them to provide their babies with the nutrition typically found in breast milk.