Startups in Foodtech
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Bar.on
Bar.on is on a mission to transform the distribution of fermented drinks through innovative dispensers - a hardware platform that instantly crafts high-quality, customizable drinks on demand. By digitizing the beverage production process and using advanced molecular mixing technology based on a set of flavor cartridges, we ensure superior taste and quality while drastically reducing the environmental impact.
planetary
Planetary provides critical infrastructure and proprietary BioBlocks™ fermentation technology to scale the global bioeconomy. Based in Geneva, it partners with agricultural players to convert low-value by-products into sustainable bio-based goods, starting with its mycoprotein production site in Aarberg, Switzerland. Planetary also develops fermentation-based biomaterials, offering a full-stack platform to scale biomanufacturing efficiently and sustainably.
La Coffolaterie SA
Coffola is a unique ingredient that replaces cacao with Arabica coffee beans, offering a 100% coffee flavor. Made with Swiss-roasted Arabica beans, Swiss sugar, milk powder, and sustainable cocoa butter, it provides a new way to enjoy coffee-based treats. Available in forms like bars, spreads, and coffee “nibs,” Coffola opens up creative possibilities for desserts and pastries, combining high-quality ingredients with the authentic taste of coffee.
Phenix
Founded in 2014, Phénix has evolved beyond a startup while maintaining its dynamic approach to tackling waste. It helps businesses, retailers, and manufacturers manage unsold goods to avoid waste, supports associations by donating unsold items, and empowers consumers to save money with its anti-waste app. Through expert guidance and an all-in-one platform, Phénix optimizes the value of surplus food and non-food items, reduces waste disposal costs, and improves fiscal efficiency.
Ugo Fresh
UgoFresh is a comprehensive ecosystem that connects all stakeholders in your supply chain within a real-time environment. Its goal is to optimize interactions, enhance supply chain efficiency, and significantly reduce waste in the ultra-fresh product sectors.
Freshflow
Uses AI to automate and revolutionize the fresh produce replenishment process and allow retailers to place the perfect order for every product, every time, across every season and major retail event.
Ida
Ida is a SaaS platform for fresh supply chain management, helping retailers optimize inventory for perishable goods like fruits, vegetables, meat, and fish. Using AI, it forecasts order needs to reduce losses, maximize margins, and ensure stock availability. Connected to central purchasing systems, Ida simplifies stock management for in-store teams and partners with supermarkets to minimize food waste while ensuring a sustainable and efficient fresh supply chain.
B4Food – BPtrace
B4FOOD promotes eco-friendly, high-quality food products while ensuring safe processes for consumers. Its SaaS solution, BP Trace, digitalizes operations across industries, offering modules for centralized insights, real-time traceability, and improved efficiency. Features like blockchain, No-code workflows, and AI enhance usability, transparency, and decision-making. A simple QR code reveals a product's journey, fostering trust, while specialized tools meet the food sector's unique needs.
Kheops
Kheops is a digital platform that bridges the gap between local producers and retailers to accelerate local commerce. It empowers producers by diversifying their sales channels, helping them expand within their region, and simplifying order management. For retailers, Kheops streamlines the sourcing process, making it easier to discover and connect with local producers, integrate new products, and manage orders efficiently. Retailers can enhance their product offerings, improve customer experienc
Holis
Holis is a SaaS platform that enables companies to analyze the life cycle (LCA) of their products by modeling their entire value chain and connecting their suppliers in an automated way. Using these LCAs, the platform then provides eco-design recommendations, quantifying the environmental impact reductions already achieved or still possible.
One Third
AI-powered, near-infrared scanning technology enables growers, food distributors, retailers and consumers to accurately predict the shelf life of fresh produce and minimize food waste.