Startup Innovation Challenge 2022 Winners!

At Fi Europe 2022 in Paris, five start ups were recognized for their innovative solutions for the F&B industry. Congratulations to the winners!

Category: Most Innovative Food or Beverage Ingredient

Kern Tec

Kern Tec develops a set of proprietary processes to turn discarded fruit pits into valuable ingredients for the food and beverage industry, such as oils, protein powders, and even dairy alternatives.

Category: Most Innovative Plant- or Alternative Ingredient

Brevel

Brevel develops microalgae protein, which is both colour and flavour neutral, available at cost levels comparable to pea and soy, and with a high nutritional profile.

Category: Most Innovative Processing Technology

Vanilla Vida

Vanilla Vida grows and delivers top-quality, tailor-made vanilla beans that perfectly meet the market’s demand and business needs, ensuring a stable supply chain and maximum flavour.

Category: Most Innovative Service, Technology or Digital Solution Supporting the F&B Industry

Bio2Coat

Bio2Coat creates a 100% natural, edible coating that extends the shelf-life of food products, keeping them fresh for longer without impacting their organoleptic characteristics.

Category: Most Innovative Sustainable Solution

Bio2Coat

Bio2Coat creates a 100% natural, edible coating that extends the shelf-life of food products, keeping them fresh for longer without impacting their organoleptic characteristics.