The founders of Bears with Benefits: Marlena Hien and Laurence Saunier (from left)

Inside Stories

Bears with Benefits: Millions in sales with colorful bears

Lena Hien and Laurence Saunier were looking for an innovative, feminine dietary supplement that would also reflect the cosmetics industry's trend toward "natural beauty"...

Happy Ocean Foods

Inside Stories

“Let's Make Some Waves” – Happy Ocean Foods and the plant-based shrimp

Plant-based alternatives to meat and milk are now available in (almost) every supermarket, as well as in many restaurants and cafés. But how…

Crunchtaste Laura Kniggemann

Inside Stories

Crunchtaste: “The food industry is subject to strict regulations and rules”

Granola is considered a healthy alternative to traditional muesli and is very popular among foodies, especially in the USA. But also…

Global Food Summit

Competition

Food startups wanted for Global Food Summit

Attention food startups: Young companies from the food sector can apply for the "Global Food Summit Audience Award" until January 20, 2020.

The Foodji team: Nicolas Luig, Oliver Friedmann, Moritz Munte, Felix Munte and Daniel von Canal (from left)

Investment

Foodji: Kaufda founder joins vending machine startup

The Munich-based startup Foodji has won Christian Gaiser, co-founder of the Berlin-based company Kaufda/Bonial, and the European Angel Fund as investors.…

'Next Level' 2019

Deals

'Next Level' 2019: Food crowdfunding competition launched

Until October 29, 19 food and beverage startups will compete in the 2019 'Next Level' food startup competition. The startup that…

Next Level

Deals

'Next Level 2019' competition for food startups launched

The food startup competition 'Next Level 2019' is back: We're looking for innovative startups in the food and beverage sector. The application deadline is…

Global Food Summit Award

ecosystem

Munich startup nominated for the Global Food Summit Award

Two Munich-based startups have been nominated for the Global Food Summit Award. Noyanum aims to reduce food waste in canteens and restaurants, while Agrilution brings…

Wisefood

Inside Stories

Edible drinking straws made from plant fibers – 7 questions for… Wisefood!

This time, our 7 questions go to the startup Wisefood. The food company recently opened its doors at the Gate technology and startup center and…

Deals

Food startup competition NEXT LEVEL!

The Nutrition Cluster at the Competence Center for Nutrition (KErn) is initiating the food startup competition NEXT LEVEL!. With this competition, the industry cluster aims to support innovative food startups…

REWE Startup Award

Needs Review

REWE Startup Award: Apply now!

Have you developed a new product concept with your startup that absolutely deserves to be on supermarket shelves? Then apply now for...

breakthrough 2018 award

ecosystem

breakthrough 2018 award: Munich startup honored

At the breakthrough 2018 award, the Munich-based startup Foodpunk took first place, beating out 106 competitors.…