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5 things to know about Carrefour’s approach to venture capital
3 min

5 things to know about Carrefour’s approach to venture capital

In an interview with the Selected podcast during SIAL Paris 2024, as Carrefour’s Innovation and VC Funds Director Hélène Labaume talked about her dual role and what it says of…

Ben Costantini · 24 Jan 2025
From Niantic to LVMH: Mathieu de Fayet on innovation, AI, and building the future
3 min

From Niantic to LVMH: Mathieu de Fayet on innovation, AI, and building the future

Speaking with us for the Selected podcast during Web Summit 2024, LVMH’s Mathieu de Fayet shared insights on his journey.

Ben Costantini · 21 Jan 2025
JEC Startup Booster 2025: Meet the finalists
3 min

JEC Startup Booster 2025: Meet the finalists

These 20 finalists will pitch on stage during JEC World 2025 as part of the JEC Composites Startup Booster.

Anna Heim · 15 Jan 2025
The future of snacking: How Mondelēz is driving innovation with SnackFutures Ventures
2 min

The future of snacking: How Mondelēz is driving innovation with SnackFutures Ventures

Richie Gray, Vice President and Global Head of SnackFutures Ventures at Mondelēz International, shared insights on driving innovation in snacking.

Ben Costantini · 14 Jan 2025
You are Beautyfood: the rise of functional beauty foods
3 min

You are Beautyfood: the rise of functional beauty foods

The idea that our diet affects our appearance is nothing new. For years, foods like carrots have been praised for improving skin tone, while chocolate has been blamed for breakouts.…

Sandra Lafargue · 13 Jan 2025
As La Belle Vie turns 10, co-founder Paul Lê tells a tale of perseverance
2 min

As La Belle Vie turns 10, co-founder Paul Lê tells a tale of perseverance

In an interview on the Selected podcast, La Belle Vie CEO and Frichti co-CEO Paul Lê shared the journey of his company from its inception ten years ago to becoming…

Anna Heim · 7 Jan 2025
Driving Food Sustainability: insights from Sodexo’s Alexandre Leboeuf
2 min

Driving Food Sustainability: insights from Sodexo’s Alexandre Leboeuf

In this podcast episode, Alexandre Leboeuf, VP of Open Innovation and Partnerships at Sodexo, shares insights into how Sodexo is driving sustainability, fostering innovation, and collaborating with startups to build…

Ben Costantini · 30 Dec 2024
4 trends we took back from Slush 2024
4 min

4 trends we took back from Slush 2024

With more than 200 talks on four stages, not to mention the side events, Slush 2024 had so much content to offer that you probably missed some even if you…

Anna Heim · 17 Dec 2024
Building a sustainable future of food with Beatriz Jacoste from KM ZERO
2 min

Building a sustainable future of food with Beatriz Jacoste from KM ZERO

Beatriz Jacoste, director of KM ZERO Food Innovation Hub, a Valencia-based organization, is on a mission to transform the way we think about food. In this episode, we explored her…

Ben Costantini · 17 Dec 2024
Emerging Food & Beverages trends expected to shape 2025
4 min

Emerging Food & Beverages trends expected to shape 2025

Pinterest has released its annual trend report, revealing 20 key trends for in 2025 across various industries, including home décor, fashion, beauty, and food & beverage. Known for spotting trends…

Sandra Lafargue · 12 Dec 2024
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