Modern brews: How technology is transforming beer production

Beer production and the chemistry behind flavors and aromas Beer is one of the oldest and most consumed beverages in the world, known for its complexity and diversity due to the chemistry behind its production. From ingredient selection to the fermentation process, each stage of beer making is influenced by specific chemical reactions that determine […]

Current applications of AI: How AI is disrupting the food landscape

Although AI has been in development for several years, it wasn’t until the release of Chat GPT to the general public in 2022 that its full potential became widely recognized, although it had previously been applied to multiple fields across industries.  In the agri food tech industry, AI has been making significant inroads into all […]

Blockchain’s Impact on Food Safety & Traceability

Throughout the agri-food value chain, various participants play key roles. Each participant shares critical information about the product, which is stored on their local servers. Unfortunately, this information remains inaccessible to other participants, leading to increased possibilities of food fraud within the system. Here’s where blockchain steps in to address this issue. It provides a […]

Redefining dining : A spotlight on innovative foodservice startups

Foodservice is defined as the business of preparing food for schools, hospitals, and companies, among others, and serving it to customers in place. Nevertheless, foodservice also stands for the shared experience that builds bonds and creates memories among people. It includes the preparation, presentation, and delivery of food and beverages across different establishments, including restaurants, […]

STARTUPS | FoodTech Startups Transforming the World of Fats

In the evolving landscape of the food industry, one important element consistently stands at the center of innovation and dietary considerations: fats. Fats are not just a source of flavor and indulgence but also a topic of increasing importance in the context of health, sustainability, and ethics. Fats have long been a fundamental component of […]

FoodSeed 2024: the new call for disruptive startups to reshape the Italian Agrifood System

FoodSeed, the Italian Foodtech acceleration program, is back on track to support the evolution of the Italian Agrifood supply chain.  The Accelerate for Impact platform initiative of CGIAR, an internationally renowned organization for agricultural research supporting food safety, is also joining the program as a scientific partner.   FoodSeed, the Italian Foodtech acceleration programme of […]

Areas Selects Winning Startups for the Second Edition of ‘Areas for Change Challenge’

Areas have chosen four projects to develop real solutions to sector challenges regarding sustainability.   Areas, the international leader in food & beverage and travel retail, headquartered in Barcelona, has selected the 4 winning startups of the second edition of ‘Areas for Change Challenge’, developed in collaboration with Eatable Adventures, one of the world’s leading […]

The growth of agri-foodtech in Italy: €167 millones investments

With over 740,000 agricultural companies, 330,000 catering businesses, 70,000 food industries, and 4 million workers, the Italian agri-food market ranks as the 3rd largest in the European Union. In 2023, it generated more than 65 billion euros, equivalent to 3.8% of the total Italian economy. It is therefore not surprising that many new entrepreneurial ventures […]

STARTUPS | Ocean to Table

Lately, algae have been taking center stage in the foodtech industry, revolutionizing the way people perceive sustainable and nutritious food sources. Algae, often associated with aquatic environments, and seaweed, a common sight along coastlines, have proven to be valuable and versatile resources in the quest for more eco-friendly, nutritious, and flavorful food options. The global […]

Eatable Adventures announces the first investments of its fund to promote European Foodtech

The accelerator has concluded the first closing of its investment fund, Europe Foodtech Acceleration Fund I SCSp, focusing on technology-based seed projects in the agri-food sector. The new investment vehicle, worth 30 million euros, encompasses the Spain Foodtech and FoodSeed acceleration programs in Italy, with a third program set to launch soon in Europe.   […]