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🌟 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤: 𝐒𝐈𝐑𝐏𝐋𝐔𝐒 – 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝! 🌟 Check out what I came across this week: SIRPLUS! 🚀 A super cool startup dedicated to rescuing surplus food that would otherwise go to waste. Through their online shop and “Rescue Markets,” SIRPLUS brings these products back into the cycle at really fair prices. It’s a brilliant idea for anyone who cares about sustainability and mindful consumption. 🌱🥦 Their motto, "Freshly Saved," says it all: conserving resources, reducing waste, and enjoying great food at the same time. Who knew it could be so easy to make a positive impact against food waste? Take a look and start rescuing with them! 👉 www.sirplus.de #StartupFind #FoodRescue #Sustainability #SIRPLUS #ReduceWaste #FreshlySaved

Curious about what our Regional Director for DACH, Dominique Ertl, has been up to lately (besides saving food, of course)? She’s been busy sharing her ideas in Tagesspiegel Background and FOCUS online on how Germany can tackle its massive food waste problem🍜🥬🥫 Spoiler alert: her ideas can be adopted by any country! Dominique's top recommendations? Germany should be at the forefront, setting legally binding food waste reduction targets to cut its food waste by 2030 in line with the EU Commission’s recommendations. Additionally, regular supermarkets should nudge customers to choose products nearing their expiration dates first, then complement those saved goodies with their usual picks. To make this happen, supermarkets need to elevate the status of these near-expiry items, using effective attention-grabbing techniques in stores and promoting them better than ordinary stock🙌 Read all of Dominique's advice in her opinion piece in Tagesspiegel and Fokus (in German, but no worries—AI translations are here to save the day). Links in the comments!

We’re excited to see Infinite Roots® being recognised as one of Germany's most 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 by Handelsblatt. This recognition underscores our unique position at the cutting edge of the food industry. "𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮 𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘴, 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵-𝘶𝘱𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘎𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵." As pioneers in 𝐦𝐲𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐦-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬, we are leading the revolution to create a more sustainable future, and are committed to driving innovation in the food industry. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭; 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲. The study underscores the 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 in today’s food sector. At Infinite Roots, we’re pushing the boundaries to reimagine the future of food. 🌍 Discover more about the study and other innovative food startups. Linked below. #FoodInnovation #Sustainability #StartupSuccess #InfiniteRoots #FutureOfFood

Thanks to My Company Polska we can share a deep dive into the journey of Fresh Inset founders Andrzej Wolan and Krzysztof Czaplicki who, driven by a passion for making a difference, set the stage for Vidre+™ a cutting-edge technology that tackles food waste problem.  Read (in PL🇵🇱) the inspiring story on My Company Polska website and see how we're turning challenges into opportunities. 🌟💡 https://lnkd.in/e9G_ifaN #FreshInset #Vidre #FoodWaste #MyCompanyPolska

Europe can lead the way, but Germany is falling short of its potential when it comes to combating food waste. Every year, around 20 million tons of food are wasted in the EU — an insane figure that calls for bold action. Other countries are already taking a stand: 🇫🇷 France has laws that ban supermarkets from destroying unsold food. 🇮🇹 Italy offers incentives to donate food to those in need. But where does Germany stand? 🇩🇪 While there is some progress in the retail sector, Germany lacks legally binding targets. And perhaps even more concerning: the rest of the supply chain – from production to logistics – remains largely overlooked. Why does this matter? 👉🏼 Reducing food waste is one of the most effective actions we can take to combat climate change with often low investments 👉🏼 Donating or reselling overproduced food at lower price points supports lower income households in times of high living costs 👉🏼The EU has set clear goals, but Germany is lagging behind. What needs to change? To truly make an impact, we need to introduce binding commitments for the entire supply chain – from farm to fork. Europe has the chance to lead, but only if every player is held accountable. 👉 What do you think? What measures could push Germany to be bolder in the fight against food waste? Read the full article below ⬇️

Innocent Meat: A Pioneer in Sustainable Food Innovation Recognized by Handelsblatt In a world increasingly aware of the environmental and ethical impacts of traditional meat production, Innocent Meat has emerged as a beacon of innovation. Recently, the esteemed German business newspaper Handelsblatt recognized Innocent Meat as one of the top innovators in the industry, a testament to the company's groundbreaking contributions to sustainable food technology. Innocent Meat's journey is a powerful reminder that sustainable practices and cutting-edge technology can go hand in hand to create a better, more ethical food system. As the company continues to innovate, it paves the way for a future where meat consumption can be both delicious and conscientious. https://lnkd.in/gZcz43f2

Supermarkets, as key players in the food system, can influence #sustainability among consumers and producers through their product range, promotions, shops and policy. So how do German #supermarkets take responsibility for environmental sustainability? #Superlist Environment is launching in Germany to compare the contributions of ALDI Nord Group, ALDI SÜD, Edeka, Kaufland Deutschland, Lidl in Germany and REWE on  🌱 the protein transition 🚜 sustainable agriculture  🌳 climate plans Superlist is a multi-year research programme by think tank Questionmark. It compares supermarkets' contributions to a healthy, sustainable and fair food system throughout Europe. Questionmark is initiating this research project in Germany for the first time, supported by Madre Brava, Albert Schweitzer Foundation, and ProVeg Deutschland with advice from Deutsche Umwelthilfe. Superlist is also conducted in the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden and the UK. Questionmark is starting data collection for this Superlist after the summer. The report and ranking are expected early 2025.

Let us proudly present the next generation salad bar, called Arctic X. 🚀 We're setting a new standard in healthy fast food with our brand new game-changing salad bar. Built in Sweden and powered by our patented cooling system, Arctic X keeps food fresher longer all while looking, if you ask us, incredible! This isn’t just innovation; it’s a revolution. The advanced design, featuring energy-efficient cooling and self-closing hoods, is now mass-produced to meet global demand. Actually, the one thing that is not advanced about it, is operating it. With our AI-driven Arc Platform™, running a fresh and vibrant salad bar has never been easier. As it should be. We’re not just keeping up with the future – we’re leading it. #Innovation #FoodTech #Picadeli #ArcticX

German supermarkets are among the largest food retailers in Europe. Their size, and therefore their enormous purchasing and marketing power, gives them unprecedented influence on food production and consumption. The question this raises, to us at Questionmark Foundation, is to what extent these supermarkets use their influence to make the food system more sustainable. - Are their climate goals in line with Paris and do they have adequate plans to achieve these goals? - How do these supermarkets contribute to the necessary protein transition? - To what extent do these supermarkets contribute to the development of nature-inclusive agriculture? - Do their procurement policies prevent deforestation in palm oil and soy supply chains? Questionmark Foundation will answer these questions with the Superlist Environment Germany project, announced today. With the insights derived from Superlist, we will provide German supermarkets with direction in their sustainability strategies and kick off a race to the top among them. Moreover, Superlist insights will support German civil society in substantiating their advocacy work. Superlist Germany is part of Questionmark's broader Superlist program, also being implemented in the Netherlands, Belgium and tested in Sweden and the UK.

We need positive news when many struggle to survive in this critical but complex industry. Preventing food waste is a crucial issue in creating urban sustainable food systems. Foodtel, with its innovative platform, has already saved over 225 tons of food and prevented 3,000+ tons of CO2e emissions. It's great to see FoodBridge and Axel Johnson now investing in a more sustainable future