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 […]

Foodtech Forum, one of Scandinavia’s largest foodtech events, will return to Slagthuset in Malmö on September 15, 2026. Bringing together key actors from across the food system, the forum offers a focused half-day of insights, innovation, and meaningful connections.  Registration is now open, with a limited number of spots available.  Register here! About Foodtech Forum  Now in its third edition, Foodtech Forum […]

On April 7, members of Foodtech Innovation Network gathered in Lund for a hands-on workshop exploring how sensory experiences shape our relationship with food.  Led by Corina Akner, founder and CEO of VÄRT – Sustainable Food Lab, the session focused on haptics: how texture, temperature, form, and mouthfeel influence not only how we experience food, but whether we […]

On March 3, members of Foodtech Innovation Network gathered for a Monthly Conversations breakfast seminar focused on public procurement.  Ulrika Arnell from the City of Malmö shared insights from nearly three decades of working with public food procurement and explained how municipalities purchase food and how suppliers can engage with the system.  The session sparked lively discussions and gave […]

We kicked off our new member concept, Monthly Conversations, with a breakfast seminar on brand and packaging design. On February 3, Foodtech Innovation Network gathered members for a session hosted by Kolossal, a communications agency, at their offices at Media Evolution City.  The conversation explored how strong food brands are shaped through the balance of business strategy, intuition, and […]