Biotech4Food’s Post

📆 SAVE THE DATE ❗ 👉 Wagralim, the Agri-Food Innovation Cluster of Wallonia, the coordinating partner of the Biotech4Food project, will participate in the Pitchperfect & Boost the European Bioeconomy 2024. 📌 It is a two-day cross-border and cross-sectoral pitching, matchmaking and networking event aimed to connect the industry with innovative (bio-based) technologies, innovators with investors and to create 🆕 partnerships for the future. ➡ As we get closer to the event, we will update you with some more information ℹ and we will show you how Wagralim, the Agri-Food Innovation Cluster of Wallonia is visiting the event. This is our first post from a new section where we will share events across the European territory and that are directly related to biotechnologies 🔬 , innovation and the agri-food industry. 📍 Powered by Ingredients for a Circular Economy European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) | Wagralim, the Agri-Food Innovation Cluster of Wallonia | Valorial, le réseau innovation agri-agro | Flanders' FOOD | Agrifood Clust-ER | Innov'Alliance - Le pôle de compétitivité de la Naturalité Agroalimentaire Nutraceutique Cosmétique Arômes Parfums | CNTA | NAGRIFOOD - CLUSTER AGROALIMENTARIO DE NAVARRA | ANFACO-CECOPESCA | #AgrotechnologyExportCluster | ATECluster Thessaloniki Greece | Vésale Pharma | BRETAGNE CHIMIE FINE | Region of Central Macedonia | MARIA GOULAPTSI | FENGA FOOD INNOVATION SAS | ARTECHNO sa | THT | Ingredalia S.L. | Atelier du Fruit | Bugslab | Avecom | Calidris Bio | Ε.Β.Υ.Π. Ε.Ε. / EVYP LLP | COCONT #innovation #Biotech4Food #B4F #SMEs #biotechnology #valuechain #agrifood

🧠 In the last few months, #brainstorm sessions were organised by each Biotech4Food partner to gain further insights into the main #barriers faced by actors in the agri-food #biotechnology 🔬 industry, and the potential solutions to address industrial #challenges and barriers – including building pilot plants within the territories. 🤝 Major industrial actors Danone and Michelin recently announced, in partnership with the American company DMC Biotechnologies, Inc., and Crédit Agricole Centre France, the creation of the Biotech Open Platform, located in one of the Biotech4Food project regions. 👉 With an initial #investment of 16 million euros, this platform aiming to develop advanced precision #fermentation processes will be located in Clermont-Ferrand, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It is supported by both private and public actors, including the Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Clermont Auvergne Métropole, the French company Greentech and the Université Clermont Auvergne. ℹ The project’s initial focus will be on the #acceleration of precision fermentation development through scaling-up 📈 of products and processes; an initial demo-scale production line is to come in #2025. 📍 Powered by Ingredients for a Circular Economy European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) | Wagralim, the Agri-Food Innovation Cluster of Wallonia | Valorial, le réseau innovation agri-agro | Flanders' FOOD | Agrifood Clust-ER | Innov'Alliance - Le pôle de compétitivité de la Naturalité Agroalimentaire Nutraceutique Cosmétique Arômes Parfums | CNTA | NAGRIFOOD - CLUSTER AGROALIMENTARIO DE NAVARRA | ANFACO-CECOPESCA | #AgrotechnologyExportCluster | ATECluster Thessaloniki Greece | Vésale Pharma | BRETAGNE CHIMIE FINE | Region of Central Macedonia | MARIA GOULAPTSI | FENGA FOOD INNOVATION SAS | ARTECHNO sa | THT | Ingredalia S.L. | Atelier du Fruit | Bugslab | Avecom | Calidris Bio | Ε.Β.Υ.Π. Ε.Ε. / EVYP LLP | COCONT #innovation #Biotech4Food #B4F #SMEs #biotechnology #valuechain #agrifood

🧠🌱 Regional brainstorm: biotechnology in the French South-East agri-food industry A few days ago, Innov'Alliance - Le pôle de compétitivité de la Naturalité Agroalimentaire Nutraceutique Cosmétique Arômes Parfums organised a roundtable session to discuss the challenges, barriers, and potential solutions in the application of biotechnology in the agri-food industry of the Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Région Sud - Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 🚧 Participants found that significant #barriers in their use were current legislation, consumer perception, and the lack of adequate infrastructure at regional level. 🤔 How do we address these barriers? Concrete ideas emerging from the discussion included: -     To maximize collaboration and work in #collective effort; -     To map the regional #ecosystem of agri-food #biotechnology actors; -     To build a regional #strategy around agri-food biotechnology; -     To set up pilot plants in our territories, reflecting on the model of #public-#private partnerships. 📢 Efforts are underway by Innov'Alliance - Le pôle de compétitivité de la Naturalité Agroalimentaire Nutraceutique Cosmétique Arômes Parfums to continue building on these ideas, both with the actors of the agri-food industry, as well as with the relevant regional political actors. Powered by Ingredients for a Circular Economy European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) | Wagralim, the Agri-Food Innovation Cluster of Wallonia | Valorial, le réseau innovation agri-agro | Flanders' FOOD | Agrifood Clust-ER | Innov'Alliance - Le pôle de compétitivité de la Naturalité Agroalimentaire Nutraceutique Cosmétique Arômes Parfums | CNTA | NAGRIFOOD - CLUSTER AGROALIMENTARIO DE NAVARRA | ANFACO-CECOPESCA | #AgrotechnologyExportCluster | Vésale Pharma | BRETAGNE CHIMIE FINE | Region of Central Macedonia | MARIA GOULAPTSI | FENGA FOOD INNOVATION SAS | ARTECHNO sa | THT | Ingredalia S.L. | Atelier du Fruit | Bugslab | Avecom | Calidris Bio | Ε.Β.Υ.Π. Ε.Ε. / EVYP LLP | COCONT #innovation #Biotech4Food #B4F #SMEs #biotechnology #valuechain #agrifood

🤔What is Biotech4Food Project for? 👇🏻 One of the reasons for this project was the need to have a general overview of the biotechnology situation in Europe 🌍 and, in particular, in each region. 📌In order to get this picture, a whole work package was designed: The Strategic Implementation & Roadmapping of the project. The information we aim to obtain from this phase of the project is: ▶ Opportunities, challenges and needs of the agri-food sector. ▶ Identification of regional biotechnological strengths and expertise by identifying relevant research and technology organisations (RTOs), companies, etc. capable of addressing the challenges of the agri-food industry. ▶ Identify existing barriers and obstacles to the rapid adoption of biotechnology in the agri-food sector. ▶ An overview of the availability and equipment of living laboratories, pilot facilities and technology platforms. ▶ Regional strategies for biotechnology development, relevant projects and available regional funding. With all this information, the Biotech4Food partners will be able to write 📝 a recommendation for regional and European authorities, providing them with relevant and strategic information on the value chains of biotechnologies. 📍 Powered by Ingredients for a Circular Economy European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) | Wagralim, the Agri-Food Innovation Cluster of Wallonia | Valorial, le réseau innovation agri-agro | Flanders' FOOD | Agrifood Clust-ER | Innov'Alliance - Pôle de compétitivité de la Naturalité et des filières du végétal | CNTA | NAGRIFOOD - CLUSTER AGROALIMENTARIO DE NAVARRA | ANFACO-CECOPESCA | #AgrotechnologyExportCluster | ATECluster Thessaloniki Greece | Vésale Pharma | BRETAGNE CHIMIE FINE | Region of Central Macedonia | MARIA GOULAPTSI | FENGA FOOD INNOVATION SAS | ARTECHNO sa | THT | Ingredalia S.L. | Atelier du Fruit | Bugslab | Avecom | Calidris Bio | Ε.Β.Υ.Π. Ε.Ε. / EVYP LLP | COCONT #innovation #Biotech4Food #B4F #SMEs #biotechnology #valuechain #agrifood

Earlier this month, I was pleased to represent Flanders' FOOD at the Industrial Biotechnology & Biobased Economy (IFIB) Congress in Bologna, Italy, as part of the European project Biotech4Food. Read my insights in the article. #IFIB #innovation #biotechnology #valuechain

🧠 Another brainstorm session! 👉 As part of the @Biotech4Food project, Innov'Alliance - Le pôle de compétitivité de la Naturalité Agroalimentaire Nutraceutique Cosmétique Arômes Parfums has been working on an analysis of the state-of-the-art of the use of #biotechnology in the French South-East #agrifood industry. Several interviews were conducted with actors of the agrifood industry, but also biotech solution providers, and researchers. These were supplemented by surveys and desk research, with the goal to identify regional strengths, opportunities, but also hurdles and barriers to overcome. 📍 Following this analysis, Innov'Alliance - Le pôle de compétitivité de la Naturalité Agroalimentaire Nutraceutique Cosmétique Arômes Parfums is hosting a complementary brainstorm session, grouping together several actors from the food industry, biotech solutions providers, and regional actors (Auran - Agence d'Urbanisme de la Région Nantaise + Région Sud - Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) to further discuss this state-of-the-art, as well as possible regional stratagems to strengthen the use of biotech in the food industry. 🔬 Biotech4Food is funded by #I3Instrument, under the coordination of Wagralim, the Agri-Food Innovation Cluster of Wallonia, and powered by the S3 (Smart Specialisation Strategy) Partnership Ingredients for a Circular Economy, with Innov'Alliance - Le pôle de compétitivité de la Naturalité Agroalimentaire Nutraceutique Cosmétique Arômes Parfums as one of its members. European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) | Wagralim, the Agri-Food Innovation Cluster of Wallonia | Valorial, le réseau innovation agri-agro | Flanders' FOOD | Agrifood Clust-ER | Innov'Alliance - Le pôle de compétitivité de la Naturalité Agroalimentaire Nutraceutique Cosmétique Arômes Parfums| CNTA | NAGRIFOOD - CLUSTER AGROALIMENTARIO DE NAVARRA | ANFACO-CECOPESCA | #AgrotechnologyExportCluster | Vésale Pharma | BRETAGNE CHIMIE FINE | Region of Central Macedonia | MARIA GOULAPTSI | FENGA FOOD INNOVATION SAS | ARTECHNO sa | THT | Ingredalia S.L. | Atelier du Fruit | Bugslab | Avecom | Calidris Bio | Ε.Β.Υ.Π. Ε.Ε. / EVYP LLP | COCONT #innovation #Biotech4Food #B4F #SMEs #biotechnology #valuechain #agrifood

Exciting times in Israeli agrifood tech! 👉 https://okt.to/iyXVJx 🌿🚀 Q1 2024 has spotlighted five companies entering a hyper-scale phase, and they're not just growing—they're revolutionizing. Here’s what our Agrifood and Climate Sector Lead, Alon Turkaspa, had to say about this stellar bunch of startups: “It's no surprise that these five companies are the most watched by investors as they enter hyper-scale phase. BeeHero and Beewise are each uniquely disrupting the bee industry, not only safeguarding the future of pollination but also strengthening global food security. CropX is skillfully navigating agritech scaling challenges by broadening their value proposition with a holistic approach to actionable information for growers. Remilk has made history by receiving a "No Questions Letter" from the FDA and approval from the Singapore Food Agency, marking a regulatory first in Israel this April. Meanwhile, PoLoPo is pioneering molecular farming with its innovative SuperAA platform, offering a scalable, cost-effective alternative to traditional protein production methods that could transform plant-based foods and bolster global food security.” Stay tuned—these bold and determined companies are reshaping our food ecosystem! #AgriFoodTech #Innovation #Sustainability #IsraeliTech

📢 Check out the Biotech4Food blog! EXCITING NEWS ❗ Today we've just published the first #article 📝 on our website about what Biotech4Food is, its objectives 🎯 and partners. We also talk 🗯 about the importance of #innovation and the application of new technologies to achieve a more #sustainable ♻ agri-food industry. 👉 We want to use this platform (the blog) to inform you about events, progress of the project, training sessions, news from the sector or biotech concepts. So CHECK IT OUT and keep up to date with the latest news. 🆕 Powered by Ingredients for a Circular Economy European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) | Wagralim, the Agri-Food Innovation Cluster of Wallonia | Valorial, le réseau innovation agri-agro | Flanders' FOOD | Agrifood Clust-ER | Innov'Alliance - Le pôle de compétitivité de la Naturalité Agroalimentaire Nutraceutique Cosmétique Arômes Parfums | CNTA | NAGRIFOOD - CLUSTER AGROALIMENTARIO DE NAVARRA | ANFACO-CECOPESCA | #AgrotechnologyExportCluster | ATECluster Thessaloniki Greece | Vésale Pharma | BRETAGNE CHIMIE FINE | Region of Central Macedonia | MARIA GOULAPTSI | FENGA FOOD INNOVATION SAS | ARTECHNO sa | THT | Ingredalia S.L. | Atelier du Fruit | Bugslab | Avecom | CALIDRIS 28 | Ε.Β.Υ.Π. Ε.Ε. / EVYP LLP | COCONT #innovation #Biotech4Food #B4F #SMEs #biotechnology #valuechain #agrifood 🖱 Click on the link below to read our first publication 👇

GEA has begun construction of its technology center for alternative proteins in Janesville, Wisconsin. Scheduled to open in 2025, the center will scale up the production of novel plant-based, microbial, and cell-based foods. “This investment underscores our commitment to innovation and sustainability in the food industry,” said Arpad Csay, who leads GEA Group's new food activities in North America, at the groundbreaking ceremony on 8 May 2024. The center will house pilot lines for cell cultivation and precision fermentation, bridging the gap between benchtop and commercial production of alternative proteins. “The technology center will offer foodtech businesses a platform to develop and derisk their processes to ensure technological and commercial viability. It helps startups in the sector implement a business strategy that requires little upfront investment. This way, we help accelerate the development of market-ready products.” #foodtech #alternativeproteins #scaleup #innovation #foodproduction

Exciting times in Israeli agrifood tech! 👉 https://okt.to/1ntTbK 🌿🚀 Q1 2024 has spotlighted five companies entering a hyper-scale phase, and they're not just growing—they're revolutionizing. Here’s what our Agrifood and Climate Sector Lead, Alon Turkaspa, had to say about this stellar bunch of startups: “It's no surprise that these five companies are the most watched by investors as they enter hyper-scale phase. BeeHero and Beewise are each uniquely disrupting the bee industry, not only safeguarding the future of pollination but also strengthening global food security. CropX is skillfully navigating agritech scaling challenges by broadening their value proposition with a holistic approach to actionable information for growers. Remilk has made history by receiving a "No Questions Letter" from the FDA and approval from the Singapore Food Agency, marking a regulatory first in Israel this April. Meanwhile, PoLoPo is pioneering molecular farming with its innovative SuperAA platform, offering a scalable, cost-effective alternative to traditional protein production methods that could transform plant-based foods and bolster global food security.” Stay tuned—these bold and determined companies are reshaping our food ecosystem! #AgriFoodTech #Innovation #Sustainability #IsraeliTech