In Conversation with IFT CEO Christie Tarantino-Dean
You don’t find many people with over two decades experience leading groups of tens of thousands of people. Christie Tarantino-Dean is one of them, having led major associations across different fields. In over a decade at the helm of one of the leading food science associations in the world, the Institute of Food Technologists, she’s […]
Investing at the Intersection of Food, Health, Resilience, and Innovation
By Mary Ellen Kuhn First published in Food Technology Magazine For Thomas van den Boezem, a junior partner with Luxembourg-based venture capital (VC) firm PeakBridge, professional responsibilities and personal passion are well aligned. Having been trained as a public health scientist, van den Boezem appreciates the growing investor interest in startups focused on improving health […]
In Conversation withEx-Alpro CEO Sue Garfitt
On nutrition, going up against the milk lobby, and the next disruptor By Nurit Ben Sue Garfitt knows the food sector inside and out, and the plant-based space in particular. After roles at PepsiCo and New York Bakery, she spent 8 years as CEO of Alpro, starting out back when plant-based milk was decidedly not […]
5 Questions with Rival Foods CEO & Co-founder Birgit Dekkers
Alternative protein is a broad (and critical) category in securing the future of our food. But no company can succeed without the fundamentals: texture, taste, and competitive prices. Rival Foods is there, on all fronts – along with a production capacity of several hundred tons a year. Co-Founder and CEO Birgit Dekkers joined us for […]
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 […]
The Future of Flavors: An Interview with Yair Yosefi, Chef and Co-Founder of Mediterranean Food Lab
The Future of Flavors: An Interview with Yair Yosefi, Chef and Co-Founder of Mediterranean Food Lab Written by: Taire Brown Mediterranean Food Lab (MFL) is transforming flavor innovation through culinary expertise and advanced technology. We spoke with Chef Yair Yosefi, Co-Founder of MFL, about his journey, the development of their new product SHO, and […]
Dr. Pamela Ronald on rice, gene editing, and a lifetime thinking of food (security)
Food security is one of the biggest challenges of our time, and one PeakBridge is deeply focused on. How do you feed a projected 10 billion people in 2050, while also mitigating the effects of climate change? Dr. Pamela Ronald has made a major impact on both of those fronts. You might have seen her […]
5 Questions With PeakBridge CTO Dr. Gali Artzi
PeakBridge CTO Dr. Gali Artzi has a background that’s hard to come by: a rare combination of scientific knowledge, innovation leadership in both corporates and startups, and business experience in food ingredients and nutrition. From Enzymotec, to Frutarom and IFF, she’s held senior leadership roles – scouting technologies, guiding product development, managing innovation and commercialization, […]
5 Questions with Neolithics Co-Founder Amir Adamov
WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE BIGGEST HURDLES FOR QUALITY CONTROL IN THE FRRESH PRODUCE INDUSTRY TODAY? Supply chain disruptions caused by climate change, pandemics, and other factors have led to increased challenges in maintaining consistent quality in the fresh produce industry. Due to these disruptions, food producers are forced to source from alternative geographies. […]
5 Questions with Myota Co-Founders Kat Stennett & Dr. Thomas Gurry
WHAT HEALTHCARE TRENDS DO YOU BELIEVE WILL BE EVOLVING IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS? We have already seen that the recent COVID pandemic has heightened people’s awareness for the importance of maintaining a strong baseline of health and focusing on disease prevention. It is likely that in the next five years, increased focus from public […]