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Endless Food Co is a pioneering food innovation company dedicated to creating sustainable, delicious alternatives to traditional chocolate. They focus on developing upcycled ingredients that mimic the taste, texture, and functionality of cocoa, without contributing to deforestation or relying on palm oil. The company, founded on the principle that great taste can drive the shift towards a more sustainable food system, has spent a decade perfecting its approach to sustainable gastronomy.

Reduced is a food production company focused on creating natural flavor enhancers from upcycled produce and organic surplus materials. By utilizing ingredients such as seaweed, shore crabs, and byproducts from egg-laying chickens and bull calf bones, Reduced aims to minimize food waste while providing consumers with sustainable, high-quality food products. The company’s approach not only promotes environmental responsibility but also enhances culinary experiences, making healthy and flavorful options more accessible in kitchens and homes.

Nanomik Biotechnology produces biofungicides using antimicrobial raw materials from microorganisms and plants, encapsulated in micro-sized biopolymers. These natural microcapsules adhere to fruits, opening within 24-48 hours to form an edible layer that prevents mold growth without harming humans or the environment.

Peelo is a European manufacturer of beeswax-based food packaging and wraps designed to keep foods fresh while reducing waste. The products are reusable, compostable alternatives to plastic wrap that enable households to preserve a variety of meals without single-use plastics, helping cut food waste. The company employs a production system that automates manufacturing to scale access to its packaging solutions.

Innomy is a company focused on producing fungi-based meat products aimed at creating more sustainable alternatives for meat and protein consumption. Utilizing various strains of mushrooms, Innomy develops high-protein foods that replicate the flavor and texture of animal meat, making them appealing to consumers seeking healthier options. The company leverages biotechnological processes involving fungal mycelia to create meat analogs and functional flours, while also revaluing by-products from various industries as raw materials. Through its innovative approach, Innomy is contributing to a more sustainable food industry by providing viable alternatives to traditional meat products.

Reduced is a food production company focused on creating natural flavor enhancers from upcycled produce and organic surplus materials. By utilizing ingredients such as seaweed, shore crabs, and byproducts from egg-laying chickens and bull calf bones, Reduced aims to minimize food waste while providing consumers with sustainable, high-quality food products. The company’s approach not only promotes environmental responsibility but also enhances culinary experiences, making healthy and flavorful options more accessible in kitchens and homes.

Willicroft is a plant-based cheese company based in Amsterdam, founded in 2018, that aims to provide sustainable alternatives to traditional dairy cheese. Drawing inspiration from the founders' dairy farming roots, the company emphasizes reducing the environmental impact of cheese production, which is known to be a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Willicroft's range of products is primarily made from ingredients such as cashews, coconut oil, fermented rice, quinoa, and nutritional yeast, showcasing a commitment to nutritious and sustainable sourcing. By utilizing fermentation techniques, Willicroft seeks to create delicious vegan cheese options that are both affordable and environmentally friendly. The company has achieved B Corp status, reflecting its dedication to social and environmental responsibility, and has begun cultivating beans locally in the Netherlands to further enhance its sustainable practices. With plans to expand into new markets in the UK, Germany, and the Nordics, Willicroft aims to become the world’s first net-positive plant-based cheese company, fostering a local supply chain that supports sustainable farming practices.

FloVision Solutions offers a platform that optimizes food industry operations by reducing waste. It uses machine learning algorithms to detect and analyze food waste, providing recommendations to users on how to minimize their 'food footprint' and save money.

Reduced is a food production company focused on creating natural flavor enhancers from upcycled produce and organic surplus materials. By utilizing ingredients such as seaweed, shore crabs, and byproducts from egg-laying chickens and bull calf bones, Reduced aims to minimize food waste while providing consumers with sustainable, high-quality food products. The company’s approach not only promotes environmental responsibility but also enhances culinary experiences, making healthy and flavorful options more accessible in kitchens and homes.

Zymoscope is a Denmark-based food-tech company that develops beer quality control instruments and fermentation monitoring systems. Founded in 2019 and based in Kongens Lyngby, it offers a non-invasive device that attaches to fermentation tanks to collect real-time data and generate accurate reports. The system provides remote access, instant alerts, easy data access, batch comparison, and simple, affordable operation, enabling breweries to monitor all stages of fermentation and the final beer. By delivering essential parameter measurements and real-time insights, Zymoscope supports process control and optimization to reduce waste and improve product consistency.

Nanomik Biotechnology produces biofungicides using antimicrobial raw materials from microorganisms and plants, encapsulated in micro-sized biopolymers. These natural microcapsules adhere to fruits, opening within 24-48 hours to form an edible layer that prevents mold growth without harming humans or the environment.

Nanomik Biotechnology produces biofungicides using antimicrobial raw materials from microorganisms and plants, encapsulated in micro-sized biopolymers. These natural microcapsules adhere to fruits, opening within 24-48 hours to form an edible layer that prevents mold growth without harming humans or the environment.

Zymoscope is a Denmark-based food-tech company that develops beer quality control instruments and fermentation monitoring systems. Founded in 2019 and based in Kongens Lyngby, it offers a non-invasive device that attaches to fermentation tanks to collect real-time data and generate accurate reports. The system provides remote access, instant alerts, easy data access, batch comparison, and simple, affordable operation, enabling breweries to monitor all stages of fermentation and the final beer. By delivering essential parameter measurements and real-time insights, Zymoscope supports process control and optimization to reduce waste and improve product consistency.

Miils develops a meal planning and nutrition platform that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized meal plans, offers nutrition coaching, integrates with e-grocery services, and provides customizable kit builders to support health-conscious individuals in maintaining a convenient eating routine. Its Healthy Food Suggestion Engine, described as patent-pending, can be implemented at the point of purchase in both in-store and online food retail globally, guiding users' choices with tailored recommendations. The company aims to improve health and well-being by delivering personalized, convenient nutrition options across shopping channels.