Food Waste

Reducing food waste at the consumption stage by, for example, shelf-life extension technologies and food waste analytics, upcycling off-grade products and by products and redistribution of surplus food.

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ReGround upcycles spent coffee grounds – one of the world’s most abundant waste streams, generated from 2.25 billion cups of coffee a day — into a premium cosmetic active.

Using a proprietary extraction cascade, the company recovers a standardized diterpene fraction (cafestol and kahweol, with phytosterols and tocopherols) that targets inflammaging, the low-grade inflammation that drives skin aging. U

nlike botanical actives bound to a crop and a season, or synthetic actives derived from petrochemicals, ReGround carries no feedstock burden: the active sits already concentrated in waste that would otherwise be discarded.

This waste-derived sourcing is both the environmental advantage and the commercial moat, enabling industrial-scale supply at ~97% gross margins.

The company sells the recovered active to cosmetics formulators, transforming a discarded by-product into a high-performance circular ingredient

Fruit-OH is an agricultural and environmental technology company that provides an autonomous waste-to-value infrastructure designed for on-site deployment. The company addresses the $125B global agricultural waste problem by converting organic waste — previously considered an expensive liability — into four premium commodities: bioethanol, compressed bio-fibers, food-grade CO₂, and distilled water. The core product is a containerized, plug-and-play unit that uses chemical, biological, and physical processes to break down highly variable mixed waste streams directly at the source, with no change to existing facility operations. Units are deployed individually or networked into “Hives” of 15 units under a central operations center, enabling rapid scaling from a single packing house to enterprise-wide infrastructure. By eliminating third-party transport and off-site logistics, the system reduces emissions and delivers a circular economy solution with 100% mass conversion and zero landfill residue. The business model combines hardware sales, SaaS licensing for remote monitoring, and commodity revenue sharing, with a 12–24 month ROI for clients

RumaFeed is a seed trait company that uses gene editing (CRISPR) to remove glycoalkaloids from potatoes and tomatoes.

Until now, potato and tomato growers typically had to destroy up to ~35% of the biomass they invested in. With RumaFeed’s technology, that biomass can be used without extra effort. Farmers can earn more from the same crop, the world benefits from less reliance on dangerous chemicals and more protein sources, and processors can produce more nutritious outputs at lower cost.

1. For seed companies – enabling new varieties, and extending royalties and rights for existing varieties.

2. For processors – lowering costs: reducing the cost of processing these crops for starch and protein, saving water and electricity, and reducing the need for dangerous materials. Potato peel that was previously removed can be used with far lower concern about toxicity.

3. For farmers – potato/tomato haulm can be used as a highly nutritious food & feed source, increasing farm revenues.

4. For potato sellers – offering a “better potato”: higher usable protein, and longer shelf life since potatoes are less likely to become problematic when greening

Established in 2022 by three visionary partners, DYGO Post Harvest Technology is redefining the way fresh produce is treated after harvest through a fully autonomous solution.
Our mission is to minimize post harvest damage while reducing dependence on manual intervention throughout the ripening and storage process.

The DYGO system operates autonomously and consists of a local controller paired with an integrated sensing module installed inside each ripening or storage room.
It continuously collects real time data from both the produce and the room atmosphere and uploads it to the cloud. Using a machine learning based algorithm, the system conducts autonomous ripening and storage cycles.

Accessible through its mobile app, the DYGO system enables remote control, real time monitoring and manual adjustments when needed. Users can fine tune conditions to accelerate or slow down the process. In automatic mode, they simply define the desired ripening or storage outcome and the system adjusts timing and conditions accordingly.

These capabilities provide packing houses with a powerful and scalable way to manage ripening and storage across multiple rooms and facilities. The result is a substantial reduction in produce loss caused by improper ripening or storage, improved quality and full operational control.

Yeap transforms spent yeast, a by-product of the fermentation industry, into a powerful, versatile protein ingredient. Our proprietary process extracts high-quality protein from yeast biomass that would otherwise go to waste, creating an innovative, sustainable solution for food and beverage manufacturers.

Yeap’s protein delivers an exceptional balance of nutrition, functionality, and taste. It replaces milk, egg, and other alternative proteins across a wide range of applications including dairy alternatives, baked goods, condiments, pasta, and protein snacks.

Allergen-free, non-GMO, and naturally rich in essential amino acids, Yeap’s protein enhances texture, emulsification, and creaminess while being cost-effective and easy to scale.

Beyond food, our R&D pipeline extends yeast-derived ingredients into bioactive compounds for health and wellness, targeting gut health, immunity, cognitive support, and healthy aging.

By turning waste into nutrition, Yeap contributes directly to climate resilience through waste reduction, resource efficiency, and circular economy principles

Mana Intelligence

Mana Intelligence develops advanced AI solutions for food manufacturers, unlocking full visibility of production line inefficiencies leading to food waste. While traditional reactive methods lead to an average loss of 15% of total food supply, our technology achieves up to 50% reduction of waste. This proactive method eliminates costly waste instances and boosts production efficiency, achieving stronger profit margins and bolstering sustainability efforts.

Utilizing in-factory IoT devices, our solution builds a complete data model of production, tracking potential inefficiencies with computer vision technology. Our AI is continuously trained by industry experts to provide precise, real-time mitigation tactics through a simple, adaptable process. Applications include optimizing dairy and baked goods production, enhancing retail waste management in stockrooms and aisles, and driving efficiency across all food manufacturing operations. Our AI’s learning capabilities are protected by its unique expert training and the reinforcing network effect of non-confidential data.

Our mission is to turn hidden waste into visible opportunities, positioning proactive food waste mitigation as a primary driver of profitability and sustainability in the global food system

NakedPak is a revolutionary food packaging solution designed to eliminate single-use plastic waste. Our cookable, algae-based packaging is edible, dissolves in boiling water, and is 100% zero waste – leaving behind only delicious, nutritious food.

Engineered for practicality, NakedPak integrates seamlessly into existing machinery and supply chains, all at a competitive price point. It functions like plastic -transparent, sealable, and printable with edible ink, offering a sustainable alternative without compromising performance or affordability.

At NakedPak, we’re not just creating packaging—we’re transforming the way the world thinks about waste.

Junk food is trashing us: we’re consuming food that’s harmful to us and the planet, while the best protein source gets discarded.
At Day8, we enhance the efficiency of one of the largest industries in the world, agriculture, while providing the food industry with an essential sustainable ingredient. Day 8’s technology enables the upcycling of discarded leaves to extract the fibre and taste-neutral protein the food industry craves.
At Day8, we are turning waste into gold by enabling the upcycling of wasted leaves to extract taste-neutral rubisco protein craved by the food industry.
We extract our functional protein from discarded leaves and by doing it we are more sustainable and affordable from those who need to grow their raw material.
We succeeded release the protein from the chlorophyll and getting non allergen color and taste natural plant-based protein, with great functionalities as food ingredient: outstanding solubility, producing gelling and foaming properties and having great nutritional value.

Our closed-loop system maximizes resource efficiency, recycling water and utilizing all parts of the leaf. By reimagining protein production, we’ve created a scalable, low-emission alternative to traditional manufacturing. This process innovation not only yields a high-quality, sustainable product but also sets new standards for clean, eco-friendly manufacturing in the food industry, demonstrating how biotechnology can drive sustainable production practices.

BeanCare Technologies

We are an early-stage company with a patent pending coffee roasting method for turning climate-damaged defective coffee beans into high-quality coffee.
The global coffee market is estimated at 433B USD which includes over 10 billion kilos of beans and CAGR of 7.64%.
By 2050, global warming will reduce coffee growth by half. Currently, over 20% of coffee beans fall below Western coffee quality standards due to climate change-induced quality deterioration and coffee defects, causes to coffee producers struggle to achieve the desirable flavors.
Beancare has been developing a coffee roasting machine with unique physiochemical features to turn climate-damaged defective coffee beans into high-quality coffee. We believe that once commercialized this method can have a dramatic effect on the utilization rate of sub-standard coffee beans. Turning what today is effectively waste – into a hugely valuable asset – with positive environmental impact.
Since the market is dominated by several very large companies our plan is to generate revenues through licensing/royalty our technology and patent protected roasting machine.

Progress to Date:
• Strong team building
• POC
• Patent filed

High Level Economics
Low-quality coffee buying price: 3 USD/KG
Normal-quality coffee selling price: 5.5 USD/KG
Gross profit/KG:2.5USD
With assumption of 10% of the defective beans market: 200M KG
Total gross profit/year:2.5X200M = 500M USD

After serious research we came to the conclusion that the two most critical issues in Climate Impact are Waste and Energy.
We took a serious look at these two topics and found out that there are NO complete solutions for it.
While waste is being treated by several entities for its different ingredients and a considerable amount of waste is till landfilled, ALL EFW (Energy From Waste) solutions failed.
This is a very difficult stage to enter the market and find investors.
For two years we carefully studied the problems and analyzed the failures of our piers and then developed a unique system that answers ALL the issues.

Anina utilizes their unique fusion of innovative technology, expertise in design, and knowledge in culinary arts to create magical foods. They aim to increase the usage of ugly produce in the food industry.

Where innovated technology redefines the experience of ice cream

Wasteless allows supermarkets to price products based on expiration dates with the aim of providing a sustainable shopping experience with less waste, while increasing margins and revenues.
The company’s proprietary AI solution tracks product rotation and waste risk to deliver an optimal markdown in case it’s needed. Customers can then choose different expiration dates with different discounts, making sustainable shopping options while saving money.

Liva is a startup company developing smart bio-preservation and bio-control solutions for food shelf-life extension and crop protection.

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Using state-of-the-art genetic technologies, BugEra develops enhanced performance customized novel Black Soldier Fly (BSF) strains to maximize the business and sustainable potential of the BSF industry. BugEra enables the creation of novel value chains, applications, and markets based on innovative circular economy principles.

In less than two years, BugEra has developed the Molecular BSF Platform (M-BSF Platform), a state-of-the-art system for rapid and efficient genetic editing and genetic modifications of BSF strains. This platform enables BugEra to develop customized BSF strains with enhanced traits, meeting current and future industry needs to expand the BSF industry by creating novel value chains.

BugEra’s cutting-edge technology has paved the way for BSFx2, a genetically edited strain that significantly increases oil output. This proprietary innovation is overcoming economic challenges in the BSF industry, allowing for the delivery of a vital and sustainable lipid for biofuels, including biodiesel, renewable diesel, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel.