FoodHack Berlin

KI wird die Lebensmittelbranche auf den Kopf stellen 🤖🙃 "Künstliche Intelligenz wird einen größeren Einfluss auf die Menschheit haben als Feuer, Elektrizität oder das Internet." Das sagt Google CEO Sundar Pichai. KI wird vor keiner Branche halt machen, auch nicht vor der Lebensmittelindustrie. Wo sehen wir als Food Campus Berlin das größte Disruptionspotential? Darüber durfte ich am Dienstag beim FoodHack Berlin Meetup „Food & AI“ sprechen. Ihr habt es verpasst? Keine Sorge, hier sind die wichtigsten Insights: 𝐊𝐈 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐫𝐝: 🔍 1. 𝐑&𝐃-𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐳𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧:  ▶ Schnellere Identifizierung von Verbrauchertrends und -präferenzen.  ▶ Erhöhte Geschwindigkeit bei der Produktentwicklung. (z.B. Gastrograph AI) 🏭 2. 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐤𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧:  ▶ Automatisierung repetitiver und arbeitsintensiver Aufgaben (z.B. goodBytz)  ▶ Optimierte Produktionslinien zur Minimierung von Abfällen und Verbesserung der Erträge (z.B. Phantasma Labs)  ▶ Frühzeitige Erkennung von Food Waste (z.B. SPRK.global) 💡3. 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐳𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞 𝐳𝐮 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧:  ▶ Einsatz digitaler Zwillinge zur Simulation und Optimierung der Lebensmittelproduktion 🚛 4. 𝐋𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧 + 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧: ▶ Datenbasierte Bedarfsprognosen und Inventory Management (z.B. Delicious Data GmbH, AIPERIA, Optiwiser A.I. Solutions) ▶ Verbesserte Rückverfolgbarkeit von Lebensmitteln von Erzeuger:innen bis zu Verbraucher:innen (z.B. StopFakeFood) ▶ Reduzierte Logistikkosten durch Routenoptimierung und effizienten Transport (z.B. Kiwibot) 👩💻 5. 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞 𝐊𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐡𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐠: ▶ Personalisierte Ernährungsempfehlungen basierend auf KI-Analysen individueller Gesundheitsdaten (z.B. Foodpunk GmbH) ▶ Vereinfachte Bestellprozesse in Restaurants und Lieferdiensten durch KI-Anwendungen (z.B. Choco) Was fällt euch sonst noch ein als Use Case? Was habe ich vergessen? Danke Paul, Sarah, Arianna und Jordi für die tolle Organisation des Events, es hat Spaß gemacht – trotz gebrochenem Arm! 😊 #AIinfood #futureoffood #foodcampusberlin

It’s a wrap! The second FoodHack Berlin Meet-Up of 2024 is done and dusted, but the insights will stay with us for a long time. Around 90 attendees gathered to hear from our superstar speakers: Will Norris (Choco) Lia Carlucci 🌱 (Food Campus Berlin), Peter Dorfner (Green Generation Fund and Maximilian Köhler (Optiwiser A.I. Solutions) Our speakers shared their unique perspectives on AI & FoodTech opportunities, real-world use cases - including when it comes to demand planning for chocolate bunnies at Easter - and we finally answered the question “do VCs require foodtechs to integrate AI?” The answer: No, but it’s fundamentally important you are aware of what’s happening in the space anyway and have analysed the risks and opportunities you’re missing out on. And also important, don’t just integrate it for the sake of it. AI-washing is a thing, don’t be guilty of it! 🚿 Huge thanks to Ramona Brunner for keeping us all up to speed during the moderation 👌 But it wasn’t just food for thought! We also had the pleasure of tasting BettaFish SAL-NOM and Mondarella’s first-class cheese, all while enjoying the beautiful sunset at Choco’s stunning office space in Kreuzberg. For updates on our next meetup, follow FoodHack, Hack Trends, or subscribe to our newsletter. We can’t wait to see you there! And to all our 30-second pitchers – feel free to repost your pitch in the comments below! 😋 #foodhack #futurefood #innovation #entrepreneurship #founders #futureoffood

Holy s**t - we sold out of tickets for tomorrow's event. 🎟 We are so excited to come to Choco and enjoy some fascinating presentations, a lively discussion and a gorgeous rooftop sunset together with you. Thanks for caring and sharing everyone, and particular thanks to Salama Marine and the Choco team! Bis bald 😎 Peter Dorfner Lia Carlucci 🌱 Maximilian Köhler Ramona Brunner Will Norris Jordi Morales-Dalmau Sarah Decoine Paul Steinhardt Arianna Spaggiari #foodhack #foodtech #ai #berlin #networking #startup #innovation

BE QUICK! ⏰ There are just a few tickets left to join us and our fourth speaker at the next FoodHack Berlin meetup on the topic of "AI in FoodTech: What? How? & Why bother?”. But who is speaker #4? Peter Dorfner is Principal and Co-Founder at Green Generation Fund where he leads their tech investments and manages the portfolio across the food and ag value chain. ⛓️ He will be on hand to help us answer the question on all our lips: “Just how techy do #foodtech #startups need to be to attract investment?”, and he will give insights into how AI is affecting or driving the startups he is looking at. Previously, Peter was Head of Investments at Katjes Greenfood, the corporate venture capital branch of German confectionery brand Katjes Group. Want to hear from Peter? Grab one of the last tickets for next Tuesday, 25th June here: https://lu.ma/6shc2xgh 🔖 We look forward to seeing you! #productlaunch #foodhack #berlin #startups #networking #foodtech #food #scaleup #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #fundraising #investment #sustainability #production #foodtechnology #ai

Maximilian Köhler is Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Optiwiser A.I. Solutions. 🤖 He is our third speaker at the next FoodHack Berlin meetup on the topic of "AI in FoodTech: What? How? & Why bother?” With a background in engineering, Max co-founded Optiwiser A.I. Solutions with the vision of transforming the #supplychain of food and beverage manufacturers with the help of #AI. In addition to his work at Optiwiser, he conducts #research on the adoption of AI in organizations at ESMT Berlin, where he is also pursuing a PhD. 🦾 Want to meet Max? Register for the event on Tuesday, 25th June, at Choco here: https://lu.ma/6shc2xgh - if you haven't already! #productlaunch #foodhack #berlin #startups #networking #foodtech #food #scaleup #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #fundraising #investment #sustainability #production #foodtechnology #ai

Not long to go until our next FoodHack event on Tuesday 25th June, at Choco. Our second speaker is Will Norris, Product Lead at Choco, where he spearheads the development and innovation of Choco AI. With over five years at Choco, Will has been instrumental in building the product from the ground up. As a key member of the AI team, his expertise and vision have driven Choco AI to revolutionize order management for distributors, enabling seamless integration of orders from various channels and formats. He will be sharing his insights and experiences as a speaker at the next FoodHack Berlin meetup, showcasing how Choco AI is transforming the way the food #supplychain operates. Want to meet Will? Register for the event on Tuesday, 25th June, at Choco in Kreuzberg here: https://lu.ma/6shc2xgh Plus: you’ll meet with your local #FoodTech scene and FoodHack serial sponsor BettaFish will be back with their brand-new SAL-NOM for an exclusive tasting! Make sure to register for the event here: https://lu.ma/6shc2xgh #productlaunch #foodhack #berlin #startups #networking #foodtech #food #scaleup #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #fundraising #investment #sustainability #production #foodtechnology #ai

We are excited to announce the first speaker & sponsor for our FoodHack Berlin event this June  on “AI in FoodTech: What? How? & Why bother?”.🤖 To help us answer this question holistically, we have called on Lia Carlucci 🌱 to give you a meta overview of how different foodtechs are using AI. She will cover what the opportunities, challenges and trends are, and explain what role it plays - and will play - in our dynamic ecosystem. Lia is a nutrition scientist turned entrepreneur turned investor. She has 15+ years track record of building food startups, co-founded Germany’s leading think tank for the future of nutrition and excelled in corporate roles at Gruner + Jahr, CTS EVENTIM AG & Co. KGaA, and Jägermeister. Lia currently shapes the future of FoodTech and ClimateTech as the CEO of Food Campus Berlin and as the founder of the nonprofit Women in Climate Tech EU. Additionally, she founded VITAMIN C, a newsletter-first community at the crossroads of food and climate. We are already selling out fast so do not miss your opportunity to be there! If you’re interested in sponsoring or have trouble signing up, get in touch with us at foodhack.berlin@gmail.com 😁 Book on here: https://lu.ma/6shc2xgh #foodhack #berlin #startups #networking #foodtech #food #AI  #entrepreneurship  

Here we go! We’re very excited to announce 2024's second FoodHack Meetup in Berlin. Join us on Tuesday, June 25th at Choco’s HQ in Kreuzberg to hear from #FoodTech experts about how they have approached the topic of artificial intelligence and are using it in their business. We’ll be joined by founders, investors and experts including Will Norris, Product Lead at Choco, Lia Carlucci 🌱, Managing Director at Food Campus Berlin and Ramona Brunner, FMCG Consultant, who will be sharing their experiences and insights with us. Plus: you’ll meet with your local foodtech scene, have a chance to pitch your business and taste the very first vegan SAL-NOM samples from serial sponsor BettaFish. Looking forward to seeing you in a few weeks’ time. Sign up here -> https://lu.ma/6shc2xgh Your FoodHack Berlin team #foodhack #berlin #startups #networking #foodtech #food #AI #entrepreneurship

Calling all FINTA (& allies) founders & job-seekers... Join our friends over at Impact Hub Berlin hub for their Climate Tech Terrace Party on 11th July to explore 'How to Find & Found Diverse Teams'. 🍾 Hear from experts & people with lived experience of the challenges & highlights of finding co-founders & early employees. 🤔 Connect with interested job-seekers / founders to build your team or begin your startup journey. 👐 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eW48Rkyv Are you actively looking for a co-founder or new team members? Let us know for the chance to give a short pitch 🎤 If you have any questions about the event, reach out to Ellie May Leopold! #foodtech #futureoffood #berlin #startups #hiring #innovation

Huge congrats to Berlin Ambassador Jordi Morales-Dalmau, whose #FoodTech startup Cultimate, a B2B cultivated fat supplier for the #altprotein industry, has raised €2.3M in funding led by HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds. Other investors include Big Idea Ventures, Kale United, Life Science Valley Wachstumsfonds, and b.value AG. I (Sarah) am really proud of Jordi & team as I know it has not been an easy journey and you have poured blood, sweat and tears into fundraising. I hope you get a bit more time back now and wish you all the best on Cultimate's journey! 🤗 Jordi Morales-Dalmau wanna give us your elevator pitch or anything we need to know in the comments? I can start - Cultimate are hiring! https://lnkd.in/dcUAkPD5 #biotechnology #futureoffood #foodscience #lebensmitteltechnologie #fundraising #berlin #startups