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Sesame Summit 2027
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IFFB: Innovative Co-Packing Solutions
3 min

IFFB: Innovative Co-Packing Solutions

Lebanon-based International Factory for Food and Beverages (IFFB) is reshaping the beverage industry by offering premium co-packing services for energy drinks, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages. Founded in 2021, IFFB…

Amber Yu · 8 Oct 2024
Retail Robotics Solutions: Robot-Cashier Technology
3 min

Retail Robotics Solutions: Robot-Cashier Technology

Retail Robotics Solutions (RRS) is advancing rapidly with its innovative AI technology in corporate catering and self-service restaurants. Founded in 2022, the company quickly became a leader in integrating computer…

Amber Yu · 8 Oct 2024
Matt C Smith: From Venture Capital to Entrepreneurship
2 min

Matt C Smith: From Venture Capital to Entrepreneurship

Matt C Smith, a former venture capitalist and exited entrepreneur, discusses his unconventional journey from venture capital to founding a startup and now pursuing his dream of representing South Africa…

Ben Costantini · 8 Oct 2024
Planetary: Leading the Way in Sustainable Protein
4 min

Planetary: Leading the Way in Sustainable Protein

As the world looks for sustainable alternatives to conventional protein sources, startups like Planetary, based in Switzerland, are paving the way for a greener and healthier food system. Founded in…

Amber Yu · 3 Oct 2024
JANE: Unleash the Power of Natural Functional Drinks
3 min

JANE: Unleash the Power of Natural Functional Drinks

Founded in 2020 by Alexandre Thebaud, Emile Maine, and Alexis Karkour, based in Grasse, Côte d’Azur, JANE is a French startup making waves in the beverage industry with its innovative…

Amber Yu · 2 Oct 2024
Connecting Food: The Power of Blockchain in the Agri-Food Supply Chain
4 min

Connecting Food: The Power of Blockchain in the Agri-Food Supply Chain

Transparency and traceability have become critical in the complex world of agri-food supply chains. Connecting Food, a French startup founded in 2016, aims to address these challenges by offering a…

Amber Yu · 2 Oct 2024
Playfinity: Revolutionizing Physical Activity with Digital Experiences
3 min

Playfinity: Revolutionizing Physical Activity with Digital Experiences

This episode explores how Playfinity, led by CEO Pippa Boothman, is revolutionizing physical activity for kids by integrating sports with digital experiences. The company uses gamification and digitized sports equipment…

Ben Costantini · 1 Oct 2024
Rival Foods: Plant-based meat alternatives
3 min

Rival Foods: Plant-based meat alternatives

Founded in 2019 by Birgit Dekkers and Willem Spigt, Rival Foods is making waves in the food tech industry from its base in Amersfoort, The Netherlands. With a dedicated team…

Amber Yu · 30 Sep 2024
Incredo: Preserving Delicious Taste with Sugar Reduction
3 min

Incredo: Preserving Delicious Taste with Sugar Reduction

Founded in 2014 by Eran and Avraham Baniel, Incredo is led by Co-CEOs Kelly Thompson (Duffin) and David Tsivion, and has emerged as a leader in the food tech industry…

Amber Yu · 30 Sep 2024
BioHalo: Sustainable Materials Revolution
3 min

BioHalo: Sustainable Materials Revolution

Startups are often the drivers of innovation, and BioHalo, a visionary company from the Technical University of Denmark, stands out as a leader in sustainable material science. Johann Liebeton, BioHalo’s…

Amber Yu · 30 Sep 2024
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