Borrowing the e-commerce marketplace model, Tekapedia tried to match businesses with blue-collar hires, but it soon realized the sector had simpler needs.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/from-tekapedia-to-hayokerja-how-failure-led-to-a-less-exciting-business-model-and-success

Episode keywords: Human Resources, Gig Economy, Marketplaces & Platforms, HayoKerja, Indonesia, Business, Startup, Investment, Innovation, Failures and Lessons

The Shanghai-based startup’s award-winning returnable transit packaging reduced carbon emissions in 2020 by 250,000 tons, and the figure is estimated to reach 8m by 2030 

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/cortp-building-sustainable-supply-chains-with-returnable-packaging

Episode keywords: Logistics & Supply Chain, Circular Economy, Sustainability, B2B, Internet of Things, Marketplaces & Platforms, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Location Tech, SaaS, Sensors, Packaging

In the battle for ethical consumer dollars, mass production of vegan leather by startups like Mycotech and Bell Society, could be the game-changer for the fashion industry.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/eco-friendly-vegan-leather-from-recycled-waste-made-in-indonesia

Episode keywords: Fashion, Lifestyle, B2B, Consumer Products, Sustainability, Biomaterials, Materials, Bell Society, Mycotech, vegan, Indonesia, Technology, Innovation, Startup, Investment, Leather

Combining smart sensors, AI and machine learning, Barcelona-based Bettair has developed a unique, affordable PaaS to accurately measure pollution levels in urban areas

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/bettairs-air-pollution-monitoring-system-for-cities-promises-over-90-accuracy

Episode keywords: B2B, Local Services, Regulation, Smart Cities, Sustainability, Government, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Cloud, SaaS, Sensors, Wireless, Internet of Things, Marketplaces & Platforms

Award-winning Swedish biotech startup is scaling production of mycoprotein to become a key player in the emerging market for functional proteins.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/mycorena-fungi-based-vegan-protein-challenging-traditional-plant-based-ingredients

Episode keywords: B2B,B2C,Agriculture & Fishery, Food & Beverage, Sustainability, Circular Economy, Alternative Proteins, Foodtech, Biotechnology, Fermentation, EIT Climate-KIC, Mycotech, Kale United, Plantbase, Startup, Technology, Environment, Investment, Innovation

The Spanish biotech startup has developed sensors embedded in biodegradable plastic labels to monitor “product freshness” beyond expiration dates, helping consumers to avoid food waste and save money.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/oscillum-the-intelligent-label-to-reduce-food-waste

Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, B2B, B2C, Food & Beverage, Logistics & Supply Chain, Sustainability, Biomaterials, Foodtech, Biotechnology, Biometrics, Sensors, Materials, Microbiome, Food waste, Spain, Technology, Startups, Innovation, Investment

Major food brands and foodtech startups are trying to build their following in a nascent market forecast to grow to nearly $12bn worth by 2023

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/do-plant-based-meat-alternatives-stand-a-chance-in-china-the-worlds-largest-meat-consumer

Episode keywords: Food & Beverage, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Alternative Proteins, Biotechnology, Materials, Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods, Vegan, Future Food Asia, food security, foodtech

From meal plans to novel ingredients, agriculture and foodtech startups in the region are developing new ways to improve nutrition without sacrificing taste.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/healthy-eating-the-southeast-asian-startups-making-it-a-breeze

Episode keywords: Food & Beverage, Foodtech, B2B, B2C, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, Biotechnology, Lemonilo, NamZ, WhatIF Foods, Alchemy Foodtech, Health food, Indonesia, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Startups, Investment, Innovation, Technology, Obesity, Overweight, Healthy diets

Already selling in nine countries, Heura’s recent entry into the UK, Europe’s largest market for meat substitutes, could prove its biggest test to date

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/heura-by-foods-for-tomorrow-another-new-kid-on-the-multibillion-dollar-alternative-protein-market

Episode keywords: Alternative Proteins, Food & Beverage, Sustainability, B2B, Consumer Products, Materials, Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods, Vegan

Mayordomo’s Smart Point app-locker system helps consumers get the best deals online while minimizing CO2 emissions from multiple vendors’ last-mile deliveries.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/amid-covid-19-contactless-smart-mailbox-startup-mayordomo-eyes-75m-revenue-by-2024

Episode keywords: B2C, E-commerce, Local Services, Logistics & Supply Chain, Real Estate, Smart Cities, Sustainability, On-demand, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Internet of Things, Marketplaces & Platforms, Amazon, LavaLocker, Covid-19, Last-mile, Spain, Mayordomo, Technology, Startup, Innovation, Barcelona