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AllCup specializes in the development of innovative, edible coffee cups designed to enhance sustainability in disposable products. Utilizing materials such as sweet ice cream cones, these cups are engineered to be heat- and water-resistant, allowing consumers to enjoy their beverages and then eat the cup itself. This approach not only promotes convenience but also encourages environmentally friendly practices by reducing waste associated with traditional disposable cups. AllCup aims to reshape the future of single-use items, aligning with a growing demand for sustainable solutions in everyday consumables.

Wenda is an Italian startup founded in 2015 that focuses on enhancing food safety and sustainability through an innovative collaborative platform for food traceability. This platform automates the collection, analysis, and sharing of supply chain data, integrating seamlessly with existing tools and systems used by clients. By providing real-time insights into temperature and traceability, Wenda's platform supports decision-making for all stakeholders in the food supply chain, ultimately aiming to reduce food waste. The company's technology leverages Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities, blockchain for improved transparency and security, and machine learning to refine process management. Wenda's user-friendly solution is designed to address the needs of food distribution companies by optimizing processes, reducing costs, and enhancing service levels. It offers various modules for different phases of the supply chain, including shipping, storage, inbound, outbound, and delivery, each tailored to improve efficiency and compliance with safety standards. With a focus on global scalability and strategic partnerships, Wenda aims to revolutionize the food supply chain through digitalization and data-driven insights.

Neema Food produces delicious Central African condiments and sauces. The company's sauces are made from their family recipe from DRCongo going back to 3 generations. Neema Food was established in 2015 in London, England.

Buppy Pets is a manufacturer of dog food. They also deliver their products. They produce their products using dried rosemary, dried oregano, and ground cinnamon.

Nutrifix is a B2B & B2B2C web platform that provides companies with a virtual staff canteen and employees with a personalised weekly meal plan from local restaurants and catering companies that they can have delivered straight to their workplace or order for collection. Companies can use ‘Food as a Benefit’ to reward and retain employees, whilst benefiting from a healthier, more informed and productive workforce; and anonymised data to inform their wellness strategy.

FoodUnite is a food and beverage company that provides customers with tasty food.

WA2COOK offers the user to search recipes by ingredients, allergies, filter by nutrition, cuisines, courses, time, and chef blogs. Their customers inquiries are addressed through phone, email, and online applications.

Food for All is an online platform dedicated to making quality food affordable while reducing food waste. Established in October 2016, the company emerged from a collaboration with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and gained initial support through a successful Kickstarter campaign involving over 650 backers. The platform enables restaurants to sell leftover meals at discounted prices to consumers at the end of the business day. This initiative not only helps eateries minimize food waste but also allows individuals to access nutritious meals at a lower cost. Food for All aims to create a more sustainable food system while providing value to both restaurants and consumers.

Rootastes is an innovative workplace lunch service providing delicious, nutritionally-balanced meals, created by our in-house chef and delivered to local offices. Rootastes offers a complete online corporate lunch platform for both group catering and individually packaged meals.

Collettey's Cookies is a maker of food and beverages. Their products include gluten cookies, oatmeal raisin cookies, and peanut butter cookies. They provides wedding, trade show, and conference services.

Komeeda is a culinary platform designed to connect food enthusiasts with local restaurants and chefs through diverse offerings such as pop-up feasts, tastings, and events. By providing a user-friendly digital marketplace, Komeeda allows consumers to discover and support local dining options while enabling restaurants to enhance their online presence and consumer engagement. The platform also facilitates delivery, catering, cooking classes, and offers a range of culinary content, including recipes and cooking methods. Komeeda emphasizes a community-centric business model, ensuring that restaurants retain a significant share of their online revenue and have control over their consumer data. This approach not only promotes ethical dining choices but also fosters a vibrant culinary community.

Incr3Dible DECO is a bakery that provides cakes through 3D printing and Design.

infinight was conceived to make the whole nightlife experience better for everybody. For the party-goers, we built a mobile and web platform to find the best bars, clubs and events, while being able to buy tickets, book tables in one click and enjoy happy hour deals. For venue owners, we created the first nightlife specific ticketing and marketing platform that enables them to increase their conversions and save precious time. In other words, infinight is nightlife, but made better.

PantryAce standardises all your food labels and let your chefs label easily, quickly and accurately. Each label contains opening date, default expiry, allergen info so nothing gets missed, no human error and food safety compliant.

Pronto Technology Limited, established in 2014 and based in Chesham, United Kingdom, offers a catering service through a mobile application. The platform enables users to order freshly prepared meals from a variety of chefs, allowing them to select their preferred dishes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Pronto prioritizes the quality of the meals, ensuring that they are made from scratch without the use of frozen ingredients, reflecting a commitment to health and community well-being. Additionally, the application provides order tracking features for enhanced customer convenience.

Camp Casco is a Massachusetts-based nonprofit that gives childhood cancer patients and survivors a week of fun. They create an encouraging and supportive environment to facilitate friendships between patients and survivors, and nourish emotional support networks that thrive well beyond the week of camp. Additionally, parents can rest easy knowing that their children are in the capable hands of a round-the-clock medical staff and camp counselors trained to work with children who have special needs.

Chirps is a food company that focuses on introducing edible insect-based snacks to the Western diet as a sustainable alternative to conventional snacks. Their flagship product, Chirps tortilla chips, is made with cricket flour, offering three times the protein and half the fat of traditional potato chips. These snacks are non-GMO and gluten-free, catering to health-conscious consumers. Chirps aims to expand its product line to include more items made from insect protein, positioning itself as a competitive option against traditional meat products such as beef and pork. The company emphasizes the health benefits and sustainability of its offerings, encouraging a shift towards more environmentally friendly snacking choices.

Easily makes it easier for busy professionals to live healthier lives with greater work-life balance. They deliver ready-to-cook meal kits with all the ingredients and recipes for a home-cooked meal. They partner with employers to deliver these meal kits directly to their employees at the office, so they can grab them on their way home and cook a tasty dinner without ever having to go to the grocery store. Employers can encourage health and work-life balance by providing this employee perk for free.

Lovin' Spoonfuls is a non-profit organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2010. The organization focuses on rescuing and distributing perishable, prepared, and unserved food that would otherwise be wasted. By delivering this food to local crisis centers, soup kitchens, and social assistance entities, Lovin' Spoonfuls plays a crucial role in addressing hunger within the community. The organization is dedicated to ensuring that wholesome, ready-to-eat meals reach those in need, demonstrating its commitment to eradicating hunger in Massachusetts. Through its efforts, Lovin' Spoonfuls aims to make a meaningful impact on food waste and food insecurity, emphasizing that sufficient food exists to feed everyone.