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Big waves ahead for the FunSea project! 🌊 🌱 Last week, Leonie Wagner and Miriam Gößmann gathered in Lübeck with an incredible team of partners—from SINTEF, Lund University, Aalborg University, Fraunhofer IMTE, Simrishamns kommun, and Seaweed Solutions—to push the boundaries of seaweed innovation! 🚀 The focus? Unlocking the full potential of brown and green algae as a game-changing food ingredient. We dived deep into:  ✅ Boosting nutritional quality & safety  ✅ Developing sustainable processing technologies  ✅ Finding smart ways to use side streams from biomarine industries Next up: The seaweed harvest! 🌱 We’re gearing up for the next phase of research and development—because the future of food is blue, and we’re making sure it’s delicious, nutritious, and sustainable. Special shoutout to SINTEF for launching a brand-new homepage dedicated to FunSea — a hub for all the latest updates! With the support of the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership, this project is driving real impact towards the EU’s vision of a climate-neutral blue economy by 2030. And BettaF!sh is beyond proud to be part of it. Stay tuned for more seaweed-powered updates! 🌊 💙 📸 Fraunhofer IMTE Sandy Bever-Schrot #FunSea #BlueEconomy #SeaweedInnovation #FoodTech #SustainableFuture

🚀 From niche to mainstream – now in the bakery! 🌊🥐 It’s official: plant-based fish alternatives are no longer just a niche product – they’re hitting the shelves of traditional bakeries! We’re beyond excited that Bäcker Wiedemann, a Berlin bakery with 125 years of tradition, is leading the way by bringing our TU-NAH Brötchen and TU-NAH Wholegrain Spelt Croissant to their stores. This isn’t just a milestone for us – it’s a sign of how food retail is evolving. #Wholesale and traditional bakeries are #transforming, recognizing that the future of food is sustainable, plant-based, and delicious. Transgourmet Deutschland GmbH & Co. OHG, one of Europe’s leading food wholesalers, has also added TU-NAH to its assortment, proving that the entire supply chain is shifting towards more sustainable options. Bäcker Wiedemann is the perfect example of how modernization and tradition can go hand in hand. Their expert bakers were skeptical at first – but once they tasted TU-NAH, they were hooked. Now, they’re not just adding a plant-based option – they’re redefining what’s possible in artisan baking! Big shoutout to Alexander Gerstung who saw us on TV and came up with this delicious partnership! 🏆 Who’s ready to taste the future? 💙🌱 Grab your TU-NAH Croissant at Bäckerei Wiedemann

Big day for Berlin’s food tech scene! 🌊 Today, Franziska Giffey, Senator for Economic Affairs and Mayor of Berlin, visited KitchenTown Berlin – one of the city’s key hotspots for #foodinnovation (and our second home 😉). She highlighted something we couldn’t agree more with: Berlin’s competence clusters, like KitchenTown Berlin and Food Campus Berlin, deserve more attention from policymakers. These places might seem small at first glance, but this is where the big ideas happen – startups, experts, and visionaries coming together to reimagine the future of food. 🌱 As a food tech startup ourselves, we’re thrilled to be part of this ecosystem and grateful for the growing recognition of Berlin as the place for food innovation. The potential is huge – and we’re just getting started! Thank you, Senator Giffey, for visiting and for your support in making Berlin the ultimate hub for food tech. Let’s make waves together! 🌊 📸 Valentin Pellio David Hampel, Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH, Olivia Hannemann, Senatsverwaltung für Wirtschaft, Energie und Betriebe, KitchenTown Berlin, Lukas Neuß, Katharina Petereit, Leonie Hahn, Lilith Gawol, Miriam Gößmann, Dr. Cornelius Lahme, Nicolas Hartmann, vly, BLUU Seafood

🌟 From Niche to Mainstream: BettaF!sh Teams Up with BILLA AG! 🌟 Big news for all fans of our TU-NAH and plant-based innovation: Our TU-NAH sandwiches are now co-branded with BILLA and BILLA PLUS! 🥪🎉 This collaboration is more than just a milestone—it’s a game-changer. Co-branding with BILLA’s own brand shows that we’ve made it to the mainstream, meeting the highest quality standards of one of Austria’s top retailers. 🌱✨ What does this mean? A bigger audience, new opportunities for processing partners, and a blueprint for future collaborations in the vegan food industry. Co-branding isn’t just the future—it’s happening right now. So, if you’re at BILLA AG or BILLA PLUS, grab a TU-NAH sandwich and be part of this exciting movement toward a more sustainable food future. Let’s make plant-based seafood the new normal! 🌊🐟 #CoBranding #Innovation #RetailSuccess #TU-NAH #SustainableFuture

🌱#Veganuary 2025: Say Hello to our SAL-NOM Can! 🌊🐟 This Veganuary, we’re beyond excited to launch our newest seaweed-based star: the SAL-NOM Can! Perfect for pasta, bagel, sushi, or straight out of the can (we won’t judge 😉), it’s the plant-based revolution your kitchen has been waiting for. 🌱 🛒 Available Now: 🛍️ In our online shop – delivered right to your doorstep. 🏪 Find our SAL-NOM can already at Müller Markt and BUDNI Handels- und Service GmbH & Co. KG and we keep working hard to bring SAL-NOM to more shelves near you. Let us know in the comments: Where shouldn’t SAL-NOM be missing? 📣 Your voice can make a splash! Tag your favorite stores or simply spread the word about SAL-NOM. Together, we can bring sustainable, ocean-friendly food to more plates. #SALNOM #Veganuary2025 #PlantBasedFuture #SeaweedRevolution #FoodNews

2024, you’ve truly been one for the books – a year filled with growth, grit, and milestones that made waves! 🌊 Reflecting on this incredible journey, we can’t help but feel immense pride and gratitude for everything our small but mighty BettaF!sh team has accomplished. Here are some of the #highlights (trust us, it wasn’t easy to choose!) that defined this year: 🌱 25 Million Touchpoints During Veganuary 🌱 Seaweed-powered TU-NAH made its mark across Germany and beyond, with bold, game-changing partnerships like Deutsche Bahn and Pizza Hut. Who knew Veganuary could taste this good? 🥄 The SAL-NOM Jar #Launch From dream to reality! Countless R&D sessions, taste tests, and determination brought our SAL-NOM Jars to shelves and tables. It’s a flavor-packed milestone we’re beyond proud of. 👩🏼🔬🔬 FUNSEA Project Kick-Off in Trondheim The future of #seaweed innovation is here! This EU-backed research initiative, launched with our amazing partners in Trondheim, is unlocking the untapped potential of seaweed. 🏆 #Award Wins Winning the KfW Sonderpreis and the EIT Food Market Innovation Prize was a huge honor, but these awards mean so much more than recognition. They’re proof that pushing boundaries and building a sustainable ocean economy truly matters. 🛒 TU-NAH Cans Hit Supermarket Shelves Seeing TU-NAH in the REWE Centermarkt near our HQ was a personal highlight. But the real win? Rolling out to more REWE stores, making plant-based seafood accessible to even more people. 🚀 🌱 First Batch of B2B #Ingredients Delivering our first batch of B2B ingredients was a huge step for us. Seeing our seaweed innovation integrated into other products is just the beginning of something big! 🤝 Visit from Cem Özdemir Hosting Germany’s Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture was a true honor. Sharing our vision for #sustainable seafood was inspiring – and seeing him fall in love with our seaweed brownies? Pure joy! 🍫🌊 None of these milestones would have been possible without the incredible people around us: 🔹 Our BettaF!sh team, who pour their hearts into this mission every single day. 🔹 Our partners and supporters, who help us dream bigger and go further. 🔹 Our community, who continue to cheer us on, one jar, can, and TU-NAH pizza at a time. As we dive into 2025, we’re ready to dream even bigger, create even better, and keep building a future where seafood is sustainable, delicious, and kinder to our planet. 🌎 2025, let’s make even bigger waves together. Who’s with us? 🌊💙 #seaweed #innovation #2024recap #futureoffood #thankyou

What an incredible event! 🌿🚀 It was inspiring to be surrounded by so much #innovation, creativity, and passion for shaping the #futureoffood. A big thank you to Aramark Deutschland for organizing this Marketplace in Hamburg and giving us the opportunity to showcase BettaF!sh TU-NAH alongside other game-changers in the #food industry. Let's keep making waves together! 💚🐟

🌱 Big News! A Perfect Match for Sustainability and Quality in Food Service 🌱 We are beyond thrilled to announce our partnership with HOFMANNs, a pioneer in tailored, deep-frozen meal solutions for community, healthcare, social catering, and kindergartens. Together, we’re diving into a collaboration that combines BettaF!sh's innovative seaweed-based TU-NAH with HOFMANN’s dedication to high-quality, nutritious meals. ✨ Why This Partnership Matters: 🌊 Shared Values: Both BettaFish and HOFMANNs prioritize sustainable practices and exceptional ingredient quality. 📦 Innovation Meets Tradition: HOFMANN's, with its roots dating back to 1960, brings a legacy of excellence that aligns beautifully with our mission of reimagining the seafood experience. 🌱 Sustainability in Action: HOFMANN's ingredients are sourced regionally around Baden-Württemberg, and their meals are crafted to retain vital nutrients and flavors. Add TU-NAH to the mix, and the result is delicious, sustainable, and planet-friendly. 🍝 Introducing Penne TU-NAH: Our collaboration kicks off with a star dish: Penne TU-NAH! This vegetarian delight is crafted for those who crave an indulgent yet light pasta experience: Featuring a vegan TU-NAH alternative made from seaweed. Ready to try it? Add Penne TU-NAH to your Teamlunch! With express delivery from HOFMANN’s trusted logistics partner, it’ll be on your plate in no time. 🌟 🚀 This partnership marks a huge step in making plant-based seafood alternatives accessible across the food service industry, from hospitals to kindergartens, empowering more people to make sustainable choices without compromising taste or quality. Thank you so much for this awesome partnership Clarissa A. Johanna Berg Anna Gavrilovic Felix Kliemann Lisa-Marie Kuhn 🌊 #BettaFish #HOFMANNS #PenneTUNAH #SustainableFood #FoodServiceInnovation #SeaweedRevolution #PlantBasedFuture

What an inspiring two days at the Food ingredients Europe fair in Frankfurt! 🌍✨ This event, renowned for connecting the brightest minds in the food industry, proved to be a transformative experience for the BettaF!sh team. 👥 Team in Action: Thorsten Behnk, Leonie Wagner, Pau Martí Garriga, and Miriam Gößmann dove headfirst into the action, meeting ingredient companies, research institutes, and distributors. From forging valuable new connections with research and scale-up companies 🧫 to reinforcing relationships with our existing partners, the networking opportunities were unparalleled. 🚀 We’re thrilled about the promising ways these collaborations could shape the future of sustainable food innovation. 🎤 Star Moment: The absolute cherry on top—Leonie Wagner delivered a fantastic pitch at the Innovation Hub on "How Innovation and Collaboration Can Build a Better Food System". She totally rocked the stage, sparking conversations and inspiring the audience with our vision for a sustainable ocean economy. 🌟💖 🌿 Seaweed’s Role in the Future of Food: Events like FIE remind us of the untapped potential of seaweed to revolutionize the food industry. While some innovative companies have already introduced fantastic seaweed-based ingredients, many opportunities remain to further integrate this versatile and sustainable resource into food products. Events like FIE reaffirm why collaboration is key in revolutionizing the food system. Here's to pushing boundaries, embracing innovation, and creating a better future for food. 🌱 Laura Elphick Food ingredients Europe #FIConference #Innovation #Collaboration #Sustainability #Seaweed #BettaFish

🌟 Be part of the plant-based revolution! 🌟 Our innovative, seaweed-based SAL-NOM is in the running for the V-Label Germany awards—but we need your vote to make a splash! 🌊🐟 Why vote for SAL-NOM? 🌱 Eco-Friendly Ingredients: Seaweed grows without fresh water, fertilizer, or arable land—making it one of the most sustainable food sources on the planet. 🌍 Protecting Oceans: By embracing plant-based seafood, we help preserve marine ecosystems and reduce overfishing. 📅 Voting closes on November 30th, so now is the time to act! Here’s how you can make a difference: 1️⃣ Click here: https://lnkd.in/exg8Nf9D 2️⃣ Select SAL-NOM 🥗 3️⃣ Share this post with your friends and network to amplify our impact! Let’s show the world that plant-based fish is the future of sustainable food. Your vote is a step toward a healthier planet, one bite at a time! 🌍💚 Thank you for your support—together, we’re making waves for change. 🌟 V-Label ProVeg Deutschland #VLabelGermany #VoteNow #SustainableSeafood #PlantBasedRevolution #SALNOM