WAAW FOOD AGENCY

In this episode, I discuss with Amie N’Dong. CEO and Co-founder of Social Vanilla. Where together with her team, Amie is working to change the vanilla industry for the better and make it more socially and environmentally sustainable. Amie is driven by social sustainability and is passionate about linking small-scale farmers to the international market as a catalyst for socioeconomic growth and change. The topics we discussed:- What is the problem with vanilla today and how it became the most prevalent flavor?- Why the price for vanilla is so volatile?- Are there any alternatives to vanilla production as it is now, to make it more sustainable?- The importance of branding for an impact-driven company.- What are the challenges for Social Vanilla and how they imagine their growth in the coming years. THANK YOU!*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes?  I would also be glad to read some reviews!You are always welcome to contact me on myLinkedin profileor follow WAAW FOOD AGENCY on Instagram

In this episode, I discuss with CEO and Founder of Banana Copenhagen, a boutique ice cream shop selling vegan-friendly and sustainable banana ice creams made of rescued bananas! It all started in Hawaii, where Christian Cordius decided to bring a piece of paradise home to Denmark. Inspired by Native Hawaiians on Oahu, the idea of ​​BANANA began to form - a sustainable, vegan ice cream without refined sugar, sweetened naturally by the fruit itself. Through an innovative approach, a unique and delicious product was created with the traditional soft-serve format, but with a nutritional value that facilitates a lifestyle without compromising on price or taste. Through collaboration with Copenhagen Food Space, Growing Foods CPH and Inno-Founders, the concept has grown into a well-established brand in Copenhagen.The topics we discussed:- How did it all start? From an idea to execution. - What is the problem with bananas?- How to create such an unusual deal with sourcing wasted bananas as a raw material for ice creams?- Using a great design to create trust and engage consumers to join the tribe.- Downsides of food upcycling /  people's perception. - Quality assurance of upcycled food production.- Dreams for the future. Ambitious Banana plans for the coming years.THANK YOU!*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes?  I would also be glad to read some reviews!You are always welcome to contact me on myLinkedin profileor follow WAAW FOOD AGENCY on Instagram

In this episode we are trying to find out the answer to a broad question : “How we can grow more food with less environmental impact?”My guest, Rasmus Bjerngaard is a passionate entrepreneur with a background in Electronic and Computer Science, MBA as well as Psychology. For him, being a human means making a difference for other humans by making their lives better. After some years in VC funds, investing in startups, he decided to take two steps back and explore. Now he is a CEO and a Founder of NextFood - the leading Danish Vertical Farming Technology Company. I am very glad Rasmus was willing to share his knowledge about food and agriculture with us. It is always a pleasure to talk with someone who lives life with passion and purpose of making a positive impact on our planet. Here are bullet points from the topics we have covered during our discussion:-what is vertical farming? -is vertical farming a future of farming?-how urbanization is affecting the way we grow food -the benefits of vertical farming-is this natural?-are crops grown vertically more nutritious? -what are the drawbacks of vertical farming?-how can a plant grow without soil?-what is the future for NextFood?*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes?  I would also be glad to read some reviews!You are always welcome to contact me on myLinkedin profile or follow WAAW FOOD AGENCY on Instagram

Michał Piosik and Piotr Grabowski - founders of the first and fastest-growing food tech acceleration program in Poland with an ambition to become the most prominent One Stop Shop for starting your food tech business in CEE region.  They are willing to share their knowledge and know-how to help future entrepreneurs change the food sector into a more sustainable one. Addressing needs like alternative proteins, agritech, food waste, and pollution. During this episode, we discuss: - why is it the perfect moment to start an innovative food business despite the spread of pandemic all around the world- current trends in the food sector and how they will change during the next 10-30 years- what is important to successfully apply for an acceleration program- what can you expect from the acceleration program and why is it worth it- the best ways to finance your business- the potential to grow the food tech ecosystem in CEE regionPlease enjoy!If you are looking for more information, visit https://foodtech.ac/faq/or reach out at :[email protected]https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodtechac/

Interested in founding your own food start-up? We’ve got you covered! Every month there is a new episode, interviewing an expert from the food sector field reviling his insight and know-how. We will be discussing issues such as food waste, food in relation to climate change, plant-based movement and so much more. Join us if you are interested in changing the food sector into more environmentally friendly. Hosted by Weronika Bednarska, founder at  WAAW FOOD AGENCY - a branding agency, specializing in food sector branding, packaging, and labeling of food products.

Did you know, that with every cashew nut, comes a cashew fruit that is wasted on a cashew nut farm despite the fact that it is perfectly fine for consumption, nutritious, and delicious?Meet Marianne Duijm - a female food entrepreneur and founder of Casju start-up that is making delicious plant-based caramels out of up-cycled cashew fruits while also creating more jobs and income for African farmers. in October 2020 Marianne has launched a powerful crowdfunding campaign with revenue exceeding 400% of the expected income! This is a good example proving that consumers seek brands that will help them make an impact.