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Raw Edge, at its core, a #circulareconomy #startup, contributing to a well thought-out food system through #upcycling. From the get-go, our aim has been to make our efforts count by helping lessen the impact on #planetaryhealth and support a more resilient food system and human health. Our goal is to valorise local raw ingredients in every target market through a three-tier franchise model, and as today's experience shows, improve supply chain collaboration. In doing so, we also help avoid unnecessary transportation, empower local communities through employment, and support people's health while enhancing health awareness more broadly. In providing our circular economy business model with a tangible structure and sufficient specificity, we have had a tremendous amount of help by ESG expert Mati Fjodorov (welcome on board!) and circular economy expert Kadi Kenk. Thank you! Onwards and upwards 😎 #rawedge #startup #betterfoodsystem #foodtech #fermentation #sustainability #mentors #planetaryhealth #esg #taltech #sciencebased

✨ Introducing the CIRCULAZE Top 22 Circular Economy Start-ups 2024 ✨   Meet Planet A Foods 👋   Founder/s: Dr. Sara Marquart, Dr. Maximilian Marquart Category: Food & Beverages Based In: Munich, Germany   What They Do: Planet A Foods is an innovative start-up dedicated to developing sustainable food products. Their main focus is on producing chocolate without the use of cocoa. Using proprietary technology, the company ferments plant-based ingredients to naturally recreate flavors. Natural ingredients and by-products of the food industry, such as oats, become the foundation for a variety of flavors. This approach allows the use of sustainable, local plants instead of importing cocoa plants from Africa or the Americas. Through fermentation and roasting, Planet A Foods produces ChoViva concentrate and ChoViva butter. Together, they form ChoViva – a cocoa-free chocolate with a delicious aroma and taste, while generating 90% less CO2. With this innovation, the company aims to drastically reduce the environmental footprint of chocolate production.   🔗 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e4zs3rbN   #CIRCULAZE #StartUps #CircularEconomy #CloseTheLoopOpenOpportunities

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠?♻️ At NoPalm Ingredients, upcycling is at the heart of what we do! It is the transformative process that turns agri-food sidestreams into our innovative yeast oils. 🪄 ✨ Upcycling supports a more sustainable future by repurposing resources that would otherwise go to waste. 🌍🌱 Want to learn more about how upcycling fuels our sustainable innovation? Scroll down here for more 👇 #NoPalmIngredients #Upcycling #Startups #Innovation #Foodtech #Biotech #Sustainability

Shoutout to Naman and his newsletter that highlights sustainability startups - Not My Problem. 🌍 Naman shares stories about startups that are working on solving issues like food waste, plastic pollution, e-commerce waste, energy efficiency, water crisis and many more. The climate crisis needs attention AND there are many people working hard to make a difference, though we often don't hear about them through all the noise. Follow Naman to learn about these incredible startups and support them where you can! 🙋♀️ #sustainability #climatechange #startup

Meet Coffeefrom (Italy), Laura Gallo a startup revolutionizing the circular economy by turning coffee waste into innovative, eco-friendly materials! ♻️☕️ CoffeeFrom is pioneering a sustainable approach to waste management in the coffee industry. They've developed a groundbreaking process that transforms coffee grounds from the food industry—typically destined for landfills—into versatile thermoplastic materials.  This innovative technology creates a new second-raw material, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics. As a crowning achievement of their journey in the Catalyse Program, CoffeeFrom had the exclusive opportunity to pitch their visionary solution in Paris to an esteemed Japanese delegation. This milestone moment paves the way for exciting possibilities, as it opens doors to one of the most dynamic and innovation-driven markets in the world—Japan! Is your startup innovating in ☀️ Climate, 🌽 Food, 👷 Manufacturing or 🚌 Urban mobility? Then EIT Community NEB Catalyse is looking for you! For its 2025 edition, Catalyse NEB will select 🚀 12 start-ups to receive: ✅ Funding and support worth €50,000 ✅ Access to investors ✅ Mentorship from industry experts ✅ Training to scale up their ideas, products, and services Catalyse, the only NEB accelerator on the market, supports start-ups in an 8-month programme that integrates the core NEB values of sustainability, inclusivity, and design beyond functionality into their business ideas. Ready to take your start-up to the next level? 📅 Application deadline: February 3, 2025 👉 All info & applications: https://lnkd.in/eq5JJegK EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology EIT Food #EITcommunity #startups #innovation

Our efforts to innovate within the seafood industry are featured on Undercurrent News! One of our recent report highlights the growing trend among startups to utilise seafood industry waste in developing new products. This sustainable approach not only helps reduce environmental impact but also opens up new avenues for creating value from by-products. It's inspiring to see startups and entrepreneurs rallying around this cause, driving positive change and demonstrating that sustainability can go hand-in-hand with commercial success! For more details, check out the full article on Undercurrent News: Over 100 startups utilize seafood industry waste in products (Undercurrent News) >> Link in the comments!

Meet Coffeefrom (Italy), a startup beautifully led by Laura Gallo, which revolutionize the circular economy by turning coffee waste into innovative, eco-friendly materials! ♻️☕️ CoffeeFrom is pioneering a sustainable approach to waste management in the coffee industry. They've developed a groundbreaking process that transforms coffee grounds from the food industry—typically destined for landfills—into versatile thermoplastic materials. This innovative technology creates a new second-raw material, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics. As a crowning achievement of their journey in the Catalyse NEB program, CoffeeFrom had the exclusive opportunity to pitch their visionary solution in Paris to an esteemed Japanese delegation. This milestone moment paves the way for exciting possibilities, as it opens doors to one of the most dynamic and innovation-driven markets in the world—Japan! Is your startup innovating in Climate, Food, Manufacturing or Urban mobility? Then EIT Community NEB Catalyse is looking for you! For its 2025 edition, Catalyse NEB will select 🚀 12 start-ups to receive: ✅ Funding and support worth €50,000 ✅ Access to investors ✅ Mentorship from industry experts ✅ Training to scale up their ideas, products, and services Catalyse, the only NEB accelerator on the market, supports start-ups in an 8-month programme that integrates the core NEB values of sustainability, inclusivity, and design beyond functionality into their business ideas. Ready to take your start-up to the next level? 📅 Application deadline: February 3, 2025 👉 All info & applications: https://lnkd.in/eq5JJegK EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology EIT Food hashtag 🌞 You loved this post and would like to read more of inspiring success stories? Make sure you check out Catherine Breyssens's latest posts, as she's been sharing the journey of 9 of the Catalyse NEB startups from the 2024 cohort.

🌍 Shocking but true 🌍 Nearly 20% of food system emissions come from transportation! A simple way to help reduce this impact is by choosing to eat from local places that source their ingredients from nearby markets. By doing so, you're not only supporting the local economy but also contributing to a healthier environment. 💚 It's a small shift with a BIG impact, better for your plate, your community, and our planet! 🌱 #EatLocal #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #SupportLocal #ClimateAction #Innovation #startup #FoodIndustry

🌍 Europe takes the lead in the global Food & Climate VC funding In 2023, European climate-focused Food & AgTech startups attracted over $2 billion in VC funding, surpassing the United States in global climate Food & AgTech funding for the first time. Rising challenges from climate change and a growing population are constraining food systems: as the world reaches nearly 9.7 billion people by 2050, we must achieve a staggering 70% increase in food production to ensure global food security. In our Food for Climate Report 2024 with Dealroom.co, we analyzed how innovative Food and AgTech ventures are driving change toward a more sustainable future. Here are our top findings: 🍃 Fermentation-based startups have seen substantial growth, with funding increasing twelve-fold since 2020. In 2023, these startups secured $76 million in venture capital, accounting for 22% of the total investment in European alternative protein startups. 🍫 Alternative cocoa startups raised $69 million in 2023, more than doubling the previous year, responding to surging prices and environmental concerns. ♻ Sustainable packaging and biomaterials startups collectively secured over $100 million, with biomaterials alone growing by 238% year-over-year. “To address some of Europe's most pressing challenges, we urgently need to finance and support innovative food solutions that help us adapt to a changing climate and mitigate its effects, while securing our food supply,” said Christophe Maire, our Founding Partner. Read more on Vegconomist: https://lnkd.in/exx5aKS6

START-UP WEEKEND!!                             [N.22] BioFashionTech 🌍 Rotterdam, Netherlands 🍰 #CircularEconomy #BioRecycling 🚫 The textile industry generates significant waste, with 87% incinerated or landfilled, contributing to CO2 emissions and environmental degradation 💡 BioFashionTech offers a patent-pending biotechnology process to recycle mixed fiber waste into sugars and recycled plastics, providing eco-friendly inputs to biobased industries without harsh chemicals or energy-intensive methods 🍀 Reduces textile waste in landfills and CO2 emissions by transforming waste into valuable biobased products and recycled plastics, aligning with EU sustainability directives 💲 Pre-seed €350k by Q4 ’24 | Interested in connecting with potential investors ⚔ Fabiola Polli, Ph.D. #Sustainability, #Innovation, #CircularEconomy, #TextileRecycling Start-Up Monday!! and Start-Up Weekend!! are formats for showcasing innovative startups through an elevator pitch. If you're interested in collaboration or investment, don’t hesitate to reach out to them directly or contact me - I'm here to bridge connections. If you are a startup looking to introduce yourself, don't hesitate to get in touch; I'd be happy to assist. #StartUpMonday #StartUpWeekend #Startups