The pattern behind the companies turning food byproducts into revenue, and why you can’t copy it alone.
Arla and Heineken figured out how to monetize what they used to throw away. The lesson isn’t what they did. It’s what it took to get there. There is a version of this story that gets told a lot: a big food company launches a circular initiative, and earns some good press. That version isn’t […]
F4F – Expo Foodtech y Eatable Adventures lanzan el primer foro global de innovación abierta en tecnología alimentaria
El objetivo es resolver los grandes retos del sector alimentario conectando corporaciones con startups y solvers internacionales mediante la innovación abierta y el corporate venturing. La cita tendrá lugar en el marco de F4F – Expo Foodtech y Pick&Pack 2026, los días 27 y 28 de mayo en el BEC de Bilbao. F4F – Expo Foodtech […]
Circular economy in the food industry: From waste to value
Your production byproducts are a revenue line you haven’t activated yet. How food companies are turning waste streams into new business, and what it takes to get there For a long time, byproducts, waste streams and production losses were simply accepted as the cost of doing business. A line in the P&L that nobody questioned […]
Top Agrifoodtech Events 2026
2026 is set to be a dynamic year for the Agrifoodtech industry, marked by a diverse calendar of international events bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry leaders from across the global food system. As the sector continues to address complex challenges through technology-driven solutions, these gatherings will offer valuable opportunities to showcase new projects, […]
Seven breakthrough startups accelerating the sustainable transition in the Agrifood sector
FoodSeed, the Agrifoodtech acceleration program of CDP Venture Capital’s National Accelerator Network, co-invested and co-led by Eatable Adventures, Fondazione Cariverona, and UniCredit, has successfully completed its third edition with the presentation of seven groundbreaking Agrifoodtech startups. The cohort, composed of five Italian startups and two international ones from Switzerland and the Netherlands, both with Italian […]
The Big Data Shift: 5 Agrifood data startups reshaping global agriculture
Agrifood data startups are turning fragmented information into intelligent ecosystems, reshaping efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. Big data is no longer optional in food and agriculture The agrifood industry is under unprecedented pressure: rising input costs, climate volatility, fragmented supply chains, and consumer demand for transparency. In this context, data has become the most strategic raw […]
Data architecture in food: What corporations have and startups need to scale
Food industry data architecture is the backbone of innovation, giving corporates and startups clarity, resilience, and scale. Why food industry data architecture matters: Data as the silent infrastructure of food The food industry is under unprecedented pressure. Climate volatility, fragile supply chains, shifting consumer expectations, and relentless cost pressures converge to create a system that […]
FoodRise Hub aims to transform the Southern Cone’s food system
FoodRise hub has been launched by Eatable Adventures, a global Agrifoodtech accelerator, with the support of BID Lab, the innovation and venture capital arm of the Inter-American Development Bank Group, announced the launch of FoodRise, a new regional hub designed to transform the food system in the Southern Cone by connecting technology, collaboration, and impact. […]
5 Startups turning nanotechnology into a shelf-life gamechanger
Nanotechnology isn’t just helping food last longer. It’s enabling a smarter, more resilient food system, one that beats with intelligence, adaptability and purpose. Here are five startups proving that nanotech is ready for the food system and why corporates should pay attention now: Nfinite Nanotechnology – High-barrier SALD nanocoatings for sustainable packaging Nfinite develops ultra-thin […]
Why shelf life is no longer a technical issue and how nanotech can protect margins and supply resilience
Spoilage is no longer a quality issue, it’s a systemic weakness. Approximately a third of all food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted, and nearly 14% is lost before reaching the supermarket, costing the global economy over $1 trillion every year. Behind these numbers lie fractured supply chains, misaligned logistics, and outdated preservation methods that […]
Eatable Adventures’ Startup Néboda Raises €1.84M to scale Next-Gen vertical farming
The company develops its own high-efficiency, automated platform for growing leafy greens, addressing key challenges in the global food system Spanish Agrifoodtech startup Néboda has closed a €1.84 million seed funding round to consolidate its pre-industrial vertical farming model. This capital injection will enable the company to validate key business metrics and establish commercial agreements […]
Who will harvest what’s coming? Smart AgTech to build the future of farming
In a global environment marked by rising input costs, increasing climate volatility and growing demands for transparency, the weakest link in the supply chain often begins at the source: the farm. For corporations operating across the food value chain ensuring supply continuity is no longer just an operational challenge. It’s a strategic imperative. Labour shortages, […]