The next group of exhibiting companies for Foodtech Forum 2026 is now being introduced, showcasing a diverse range of innovations shaping the future of food systems. From food waste reduction and smart packaging to functional nutrition, urban production and next-generation ingredients, these companies reflect the continued expansion and ambition within the Scandinavian and international foodtech […]

As Foodtech Company of the Year returns for 2026, the award is entering a new phase. With stronger partner engagement than ever before, this year’s winner will receive the most extensive award package in the programme’s history.  Presented annually at Foodtech Forum, the award highlights companies helping shape the future food system through innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable solutions.  But what happens after the […]

Interest in Foodtech Forum 2026 continues to grow, with more than half of the available tickets already claimed.  On 15 September, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, industry representatives and public sector actors will gather in Malmö to explore the future of food.  In the exhibition area, where more than foodtech companies from Foodtech Innovation Network will showcase products, technologies and solutions that are helping shape tomorrow’s food […]

This year, Foodtech Forum introduces Open Table Discussions – a new interactive format designed to bring together foodtech lovers and experts in curated roundtable conversations.  The discussions will explore some of the most pressing questions facing the future food system, from circular economy and regenerative business models to AI, deeptech and foodtech investment.  A seat at the table  Each session brings together a small group of participants around a table led by […]

On June 11, as part of Sustainable Gastronomy Week, Foodtech Innovation Network, Malmö Food Council, and ALMI hosted From Seed to System in Malmö. The event brought together food innovators, primary producers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and ecosystem actors for an evening of dialogue about the future of sustainable food systems.  Connecting the Entire Food Chain  The purpose of the event […]

We’re excited to announce that Alessio D’Antino, Founder and CEO of Forward Fooding, will join Foodtech Forum 2026 as keynote speaker.  As one of the leading voices in the global FoodTech ecosystem, Alessio works with startups, investors, food companies and innovation organisations around the world to identify emerging trends and opportunities shaping the future of food.  At Foodtech Forum, he will share insights from the global FoodTech landscape, including startup […]

At this year’s Foodtech Forum, Foodtech Innovation Network launches Reverse Pitch, a new matchmaking format where leading actors from grocery retail, foodservice and distribution present their needs directly to foodtech companies and entrepreneurs.  Instead of startups competing for attention, market actors take the stage to share the challenges, priorities and innovation areas they are actively looking to solve.  The ambition: create faster pathways […]

The first ten exhibiting companies for Foodtech Forum are now released, bringing together a new generation of innovators shaping the future of food through technology, sustainability and scalable business models.  The selected companies represent a broad spectrum of foodtech innovation, from regenerative agriculture and circular systems to precision fermentation, functional beverages and next-generation plant-based foods. Together, they highlight the growing diversity and ambition within […]

The Foodtech Company of the Year Award returns to Foodtech Forum 2026, celebrating innovative companies with the potential to shape the future of food through technology, sustainability and scalable business models.  Presented annually by Foodtech Innovation Network, the award recognises exhibiting member companies that demonstrate strong entrepreneurial drive, technical innovation and the ability to contribute to a more sustainable and resilient food system.  Previous winners include Dapibuset, awarded Company […]

Foodtech Innovation Network is pleased to welcome KIND, a creative agency specialising in branding and communication, as a new partner to the Foodtech Company of the Year Award, presented during this year’s Foodtech Forum in Malmö on September 15.  The collaboration is built around a shared ambition to support innovative foodtech companies and strengthen the conditions for sustainable growth across the industry.  As part of […]

Foodtech Innovation Network is pleased to announce that AFRY continues its engagement as sponsor and jury partner for the Foodtech Company of the Year Award at Foodtech Forum 2026 in Malmö.  As a returning partner, AFRY increases their engagement and remains an important contributor to the award and to the broader ambition of strengthening innovation and sustainable transformation within the food system.  The Foodtech Company of the Year Award recognises exhibiting member companies within Foodtech Innovation Network […]

On May 5, Foodtech Innovation Network hosted another session in our Monthly Conversations series, this time focusing on the journey from idea to production. Members gathered in Malmö for a breakfast seminar featuring Lidia Garcia and Micael Simonsson from Foodtech Innovation Network member company Dapibuset, winner of Foodtech Company of the Year 2025.  Turning Side Streams into Value  Dapibuset is building a decentralized […]