Culture Clash: Corporations & Startups

Partnerships between the two are a match made in heaven, but these relationships often go awry By Nurit Ben, first published in Nutrition Insight magazine They say opposites attract, but that doesn’t mean the relationship is easy. Food corporates and startups are arguably as opposite as they come, yet fundamentally need each other: for innovation, […]

Beyond the Buzzwords: What does ‘Food as Medicine’ Really Mean?

Discover 6 PeakBridge Portfolio Companies Combining Science, Nutrition, and Technology to Transform Health  Written by: Taire Brown   The idea of “food as medicine” is rooted in the recognition that nutrition plays a central role in preventing, managing, and even reversing chronic diseases. With diet-related illnesses such as Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity […]

From Farm to Fork: AI’s Impact on the Future of Food

Discover how PeakBridge’s 12 pioneering portfolio companies are leveraging AI to innovate and revolutionize the food industry.   Written by: Taire Brown and Eva Everloo     The current state of the food industry is marked by numerous challenges and inefficiencies that hinder its ability to meet the demands of a growing global population. Disjointed […]

Scaling up FoodTech: The Investor’s Take

Written by Nurit Ben together with Thomas van den Boezem, Nadim El Khazen, and Yoni Glickman FoodTech is at a crucial tipping point, and with tipping points come opportunities. But the real potential of this space has gotten muddled, and it’s a good time to cut through the noise. A fair amount of hype and […]

IP in FoodTech: How to Get it Right & the Fatal Mistakes to Avoid

Imagine this: you’ve worked hard to develop a brilliant new technology or process. You built a solid team excited to make real impact through FoodTech, and you head to a conference to tell the world (or a small crowd) about it. Only later do you discover your conference presentation means you can no longer file […]

2024 Outlook: What to Watch & What to Ignore

As we embark on a new year, it’s time not only to take stock but to look ahead at what we should expect in FoodTech in 2024. And while it’s always a bit risky to make predictions, there are clear developments shaping where this industry is headed – with implications for investors, founders, and consumers. […]

Feeding the future: The role of FoodTech in addressing the global climate crisis

by Owen Zammit (Senior Analyst – PeakBridge) & Nadim El-Khazen (Partner – PeakBridge) Climate Challenges According to estimates, the global population has now exceeded 8 billion and is expected to top 9.7 billion by 20501. It is increasingly clear that our society needs a sustainable way to operate without further contributing to the climate crisis. […]

Personalized Nutrition — Because You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure

By Eva Everloo (MSc) — Analyst at PeakBridge Take Jane, a 35-year-old Londoner. She has a demanding corporate job. When her workday is done, she enjoys athletic activities, mainly long-distance running. Jane wishes to lead a long, healthy life so that when she reaches 65, she may still be able to outrun her grandchildren.    To reach her […]

Deliciousness*, Sustainability & ROI – The FoodTech Conundrum

By Yoni Glickman, Managing Director of FoodSparks® by PeakBridge  Yesterday, one of my WhatsApp groups – all group members are privileged Boomers – had a robust discussion around the merits and drawbacks of plant-based salmon. Some supported the idea, others said that whilst appreciating the problem the product was trying to solve, they would rather […]