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Building the infrastructure to automate procurement for the foodservice industry. The foodservice industry is a highly competitive market that relies on low-profit margins and manual dated processes. Food distributors are using primarily phone calls, SMS, and emails to take orders from their customers, which leads to bad customer service, limited availability, and an unscalable business. Cerve is building an easy-to-use ordering platform for hospitality services and institutions that streamlines their ordering process, increase transparency and availability while creating automated and seamless sales operations for foodservice distributors.

PantaPåsen is exactly as it sounds. A solution for plastic bags. PantaPåsen wants to reduce the number of plastic bags that end up in the garbage and in the environment by giving the bag a value in monetary terms in the form of a pledge/deposit – just like empty bottles and beer cans. This gives the consumer an incentive to recycle plastic bag.

Grogro AS, founded in 2018 and based in Lierskogen, Norway, specializes in manufacturing fresh, organic baby food products aimed at infants and toddlers. Established by nutritionist Malin Bruset and a team of four businesswomen, the company focuses on nurturing child development by offering nutritious, flavorful food options that rival homemade meals. Grogro's mission is to transform the prepared baby food market by promoting awareness around children's nutrition and encouraging healthier consumption habits. The company utilizes innovative high-pressure technology to produce its premium organic food, ensuring that the nutritional value and taste of the ingredients are preserved. Grogro's offerings are also gluten and milk-free, catering to the dietary needs of young children.

Fort Deli is a food import company. we develop together according to customers' needs. Fort Deli is well known in Finland for concepts such as Hank’s Sauces, Nonna’s Sauces, and Texas Pete Hot Sauce, and is an established supplier of frozen products, sauces, and condiments in Finland.

NutraQ AS is a privately held company based in Oslo, Norway, that specializes in the development, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of nutritional supplements, medical devices, and skincare products. Founded in 2009, NutraQ offers a range of brands, including VitaePro, Oslo Skin Lab, Provexin, and Maxulin. The company operates through direct-to-consumer subscription models, providing customers with easy access to its products. In addition to its core offerings, NutraQ provides supply chain services, encompassing ingredient sourcing, product manufacturing, packaging, and distribution. The company's expertise extends to dietary supplements and immune-modulating ingredients, which are utilized in food, beverages, and personal care products.

Eastern Condiments Pvt Ltd. produces and markets spices and food products. It offers spice powders, spice mixes, masala blends, pickles, breakfast powders, whole seeds, beverages, rice powders, ready to cook products, and other products. The company sells its products through distributors. It exports its products to Europe, the United States, the Middle East, and internationally. The company was founded in 1983 and is based in Kochi, India with additional offices in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru. Eastern Condiments Pvt Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Eastern Group.

Farmforce AS is a Norwegian company founded in 2017, specializing in a digital platform designed for agricultural businesses, including aggregators, exporters, and processors, to enhance their relationships with smallholder farmers. The platform facilitates the digitization of contract farming and outgrower schemes, allowing users to efficiently organize, manage, and monitor a large number of farmers. It offers services that improve productivity and mitigate risks by providing real-time information on yield forecasts and harvests, as well as access to digital records for managing cash and input loans. Additionally, Farmforce's solution promotes visibility and traceability in the food supply chain, supporting sustainable sourcing and improving the quality of life for farmers while also protecting the environment.

PantaPåsen is exactly as it sounds. A solution for plastic bags. PantaPåsen wants to reduce the number of plastic bags that end up in the garbage and in the environment by giving the bag a value in monetary terms in the form of a pledge/deposit – just like empty bottles and beer cans. This gives the consumer an incentive to recycle plastic bag.

Grogro AS, founded in 2018 and based in Lierskogen, Norway, specializes in manufacturing fresh, organic baby food products aimed at infants and toddlers. Established by nutritionist Malin Bruset and a team of four businesswomen, the company focuses on nurturing child development by offering nutritious, flavorful food options that rival homemade meals. Grogro's mission is to transform the prepared baby food market by promoting awareness around children's nutrition and encouraging healthier consumption habits. The company utilizes innovative high-pressure technology to produce its premium organic food, ensuring that the nutritional value and taste of the ingredients are preserved. Grogro's offerings are also gluten and milk-free, catering to the dietary needs of young children.

VIBBIO AS is a Norwegian company that offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed for video creation, primarily aimed at marketing and communication teams. Founded in 2016 and based in Jar, Norway, VIBBIO enables users to produce high-quality videos that align with their branding and publishing goals without requiring advanced video production skills. The platform streamlines the video creation process, significantly reducing both costs and time while maintaining brand consistency across various channels. VIBBIO provides tools for packaging text and visuals into engaging videos, along with a 2TB media library for organizing assets. The service includes a volume-booster feature for efficiently creating multiple video versions and a built-in marketplace for additional services like filming, translation, and stock materials. VIBBIO seeks to make smart video production more accessible and automated, catering to a range of applications including marketing, internal communication, and recruitment.

Healthily, incorporated in 2013 and headquartered in London, is a leading provider of a personalized health assistant application that serves smartphone users globally. The app is designed to help individuals identify, treat, and manage health conditions by offering tailored information on potential causes and recommended actions, including when to seek medical advice. By integrating responsive artificial intelligence with trusted medical insights, Healthily delivers a user-centric experience that empowers users to understand their health and make informed decisions. The app has gained popularity among millions worldwide, and its innovative approach to online clinical safety has garnered support from prominent investors and health organizations.

SR Food A/S is a Danish company based in Randers that specializes in the production and sale of a diverse range of food products. Founded in 2002, it focuses on convenience items, ready meals, fresh pasta, charcuterie, and dairy products, catering primarily to the Scandinavian market. The company also offers a variety of other food items, including doughs, barbecue and sausage products, tapas and snacks, organic products, and bacon. SR Food aims to provide customers with affordable access to fresh food and snacks. As of May 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Dragsbæk A/S.

Cederroth International AB is a manufacturer and distributor of a diverse range of products in the personal care, healthcare, wound care, household, and first aid sectors, primarily in Europe. The company's personal care offerings include soaps, shower gels, creams, deodorants, and dental products, while its healthcare segment features over-the-counter pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements. Cederroth specializes in wound care solutions, providing a variety of plasters, including sports and burn plasters, as well as comprehensive first aid equipment like kits and dispensers. In the household category, it offers cleaning products, washing detergents, and household essentials. Cederroth markets its products under several well-established brands, including Salve, Allévo, and L300. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Sweden, Denmark, Poland, and Spain, ensuring strong control over its production processes. Founded in 1895 and headquartered in Upplands Vasby, Sweden, Cederroth has a longstanding presence in the market and operates as a subsidiary of Weifa ASA.

Dansk Droge manufactures and markets a wide range of health-related consumer products, including the Futura, Gerimax, Livol.

Tinde is leading Norwegian online marketplace and service provider for property services. The marketplace (www.tinde.com) offers users the ability to search a database of residential and professional real-estate objects for sale and rent. The service is distributed through real estate agents.