🚀 Exciting News from The Kitchen Hub!🚀 We’re excited to announce our partnership in a new FoodTech training program for academics, developed by the Faculty of Agriculture of the Hebrew University and supported by the Israel Innovation Authority. This unique program blends academic knowledge with industry experience, addressing the growing demands of the FoodTech sector. The curriculum includes: ⭐Food engineering and processing ⭐Cultured meat and alternative proteins ⭐Fermentation technologies and scaling processes ⭐Product development, innovation, and entrepreneurship ⭐Food regulation and sensing We welcome 15 talented students to our first cohort , who will gain hands-on experience at The Kitchen Hub's Innovation Lab and integrate into various startups. Stay tuned for updates on the launch of the next cohort!🌟 Dorit Rozner, PhD Zvi Hayouka Ofer Gover Israel Innovation Authority רשות החדשנות FOOJI - The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Center for Sustainable Food Systems The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment Adi Zalik Jonathan Berger Amir Zaidman David Leibler Strauss Group
About us
Founded in 2015 by the Strauss-Group as a part of the Israeli Innovation Authority incubators' program, The Kitchen is a seed investor and a FoodTech focused incubator. The Kitchen addresses global food challenges by harnessing Israel’s renowned innovation ecosystem. We strive to make the world’s food chain more productive, affordable, sustainable and healthy by investing in and nurturing cutting-edge technology startups. Some examples of our areas of interest are: improved agricultural processes, supply chain technologies, efficient food processing, sensors for food safety and quality, prolonged shelf life and reduction of food spoilage, smart packaging, ingredients and products with new health benefits, improved nutritional profiles, reduction of environmental footprint and more. In addition to a capital investment, the incubator provides the portfolio companies with benefits such as: close mentorship from the incubator's team; access to expertise and know-how from within the Strauss-Group and its partners; connections with global F&B companies and access to international investors. Our vision is: Better Industry; Better Food; Better World We believe that technological innovation can overcome the challenges of the food industry and are teaming up with the best FoodTech entrepreneurs to turn our vision into a reality. More on http://www.TheKitchenHub.com/
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http://www.TheKitchenHub.com
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- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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- 2-10 employees
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- Rehovot
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- 2015
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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Proud to share that Forsea, a portfolio company of The Kitchen Hub, held the world’s first tasting of cultivated eel (Unagi)! This groundbreaking achievement is a huge step forward in sustainable seafood. Congratulations to the Forsea team for their incredible work! Roee Nir Moria Shimoni Iftach Nachman Yuval Ben Neriah Hadas Rajchenberg Jonathan Berger Amir Zaidman Dorit Rozner, PhD Elad Komissar Strauss Group #Innovation #SustainableSeafood #CultivatedEel #TheKitchenHub #FoodTech
A few days ago, Forsea was featured in a full-length story on Kan 11, one of Israel's premier TV channels! 🐟 Kan 11 visited our offices and lab, capturing the heart of our operations and innovations. They also attended our exclusive #tastingEvent, where we proudly served the world's first #cultivatedUnagi. This spotlight highlights our innovative approach in the #Foodtech space and underscores our commitment to sustainable practices. We couldn't be prouder of the strides we're making and the recognition we're receiving on such a significant platform. A huge thank you to כאן תאגיד השידור הישראלי KAN for showcasing our journey and to our incredible team for their relentless dedication. Here's to more milestones and continued growth! 🍽 🌊 🌏 #Forsea #Innovation #Sustainability #TeamWork #CultivatedMeat
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We are proud to host a unique event for the launch of a 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 in #FoodTech between #startups and F&Bs. The event is organized by Manufacturers Association of Israel (MAI), Israel Innovation Authority, Israel Innovation Authority רשות החדשנות, The Good Food Institute Israel, The Good Food Institute, Strauss Group (and us). Among the distinguished speakers: Jonathan Berger, Dorit Rozner, PhD, Ronit Eshel, Alla Voldman, Daniel Pinto, Aviv Hatzbani as well as Daniel Rejzner from Day 8 and Tal Govrin from Kokomodo Please register here: https://lnkd.in/dVbGM7UP
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We believe in partnerships for success. Our partner GEA Group and GEA Beverage are introducing their collaboration and partnership with our portfolio company Better Juice! Potential customers can now test (and taste) Better Juice unique sugar reduction solution at GEAs pilot. #partnership #innovation #startups #foodtech Gali Yarom Eran Blachinsky Dorit Rozner, PhD Jonathan Berger Amir Zaidman
Revolutionize your juice production! Our GEA Better Juice Sugar Converter Skid utilizes latest enzyme technology to naturally reduce sugar content by up to 80%. The patented continuous-flow system converts sugars into healthy dietary fibers and non-digestible sugars. Experience the future of juice processing firsthand at our GEA Test Center for Aseptic Processing & Filling in Ahaus, Germany. Our expert teams are ready to collaborate with you, providing trial support, laboratory services, and analytical assistance. Don't miss this opportunity to optimize your production process and accelerate your time-to-market. Get in touch today to schedule your trial and unleash the potential of GEA's Better Juice Sugar Converter Skid! https://go.gea/3hk #engineeringforabetterworld #JuiceProcessing #BetterJuice #SugarReduction
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What we do at Day8 in 58 seconds >> 🎥⏳🌿 Check out Roee Dahan's video about the most desired protein by the food industry, named Rubisco, which we extract from leaves. Learn how we're revolutionizing the food industry while increasing crop value for farmers and providing the food industry with a taste-neutral, gelling agent, allergen-free protein. Daniel Rejzner, Dana Marom, Hadas Rajchenberg, Michal Mayer, Ph.D., Hagar Bramli, Alon Lerner, The Kitchen Hub
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Congratulations to two of The Kitchen Hub portfolio companies Imagindairy and Wanda Fish for being selected as 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐏𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 by the World Economic Forum. Getting selected to this prestigious list is an honor and a testimony to these companies tech leadership. It is also a huge honor for us at The Kitchen to have two companies on this global list. To put things in perspective #France has three companies as 2024 technology pioneers, #Switzerland has two. #foodtech #innovation #startups Link to the list in the 1st comment Jonathan Berger, Dorit Rozner, PhD, David Leibler, Strauss Group
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We are delighted to share highlights from The Israeli Fermentation Society's Annual Conference held on June 13th. Our CTO, Dorit Rozner, PhD played a significant role on the Board & Steering Committee and delivered an insightful talk on "The Enablers of the Precision Fermentation Industry" With over 350 attendees, the conference was a resounding success, featuring a day full of engaging lectures, dynamic panels, and unparalleled networking opportunities. We were especially proud to highlight our portfolio company, BOB FoodTech co-founded by Ehud Gazit , Tal Malca Salhuv, and Dor Zaguri Their innovative work was a highlight of the conference, showcasing the cutting-edge advancements in the fermentation field. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this conference a memorable and inspiring event. We look forward to continuing our collaboration and innovation within the #IsraeliFermentationSociety #FermentationConference #FoodTech #Innovation #Networking #PrecisionFermentation Jonathan Berger Amir Zaidman David Leibler Adi Zalik Strauss Group Moria Shimoni Yair Porat Moti Rebhun Ghil Jona
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Our portfolio company, Forsea, has just hosted its first consumer tasting event at the prestigious "a" restaurant in Tel Aviv. Under the masterful guidance of Chef Yuval Ben Neriah guests were treated to a groundbreaking culinary experience. In a historic moment for the seafood industry, Forsea proudly served the world's first cultivated unagi (eel). This delicious and sustainable alternative to traditional eel is a significant step forward in our mission to revolutionize the seafood industry with eco-friendly solutions. The exclusive private event welcomed distinguished guests, including representatives from the Japanese Embassy to Israel, as well as investors and partners, making the evening even more memorable. Congratulations to Forsea on this remarkable achievement! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined and made this event unforgettable. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as Forsea continues to pave the way toward a more sustainable future. Roee Nir Moria Shimoni Iftach Nachman Yaniv Elkouby Itay Nakdimon Hadas Rajchenberg The Kitchen Hub Jonathan Berger Amir Zaidman Dorit Rozner, PhD David Leibler
Yesterday, Forsea hosted its first consumer tasting event at the prestigious "a" restaurant in Tel Aviv. Under the masterful guidance of Chef Yuval Ben Neriah, guests were treated to a groundbreaking culinary experience. As part of the three dishes, Forsea proudly served the world's first cultivated unagi, offering a delicious and sustainable alternative to traditional eel. This exclusive private event welcomed distinguished guests from the Japanese Embassy to Israel, as well as investors and partners, making the evening even more memorable. This event marks a significant milestone in our journey to revolutionize the seafood industry with innovative, eco-friendly solutions. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event unforgettable. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we continue to pave the way toward a more sustainable future! #Forsea #SustainableSeafood #Innovation #alternativeproteins #CultivatedUnagi #CulinaryInnovation 🌍🐟🍽️ Amir Zaidman, Dorit Rozner, PhD, Jonathan Berger, Nadav Berger, Gali Soria-Artzi, PeakBridge, Dana Bublil, Target Global, Beni Nofech, Milk & Honey VenturesVanessa Bartram, ZORA Ventures, Strauss Group, The Kitchen Hub
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🌟 Exciting News from The Kitchen Hub Labs! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Better Pulse has been actively utilizing our state-of-the-art lab facilities! Their innovative work in plant-based proteins and sustainable food solutions aligns perfectly with our mission to foster cutting-edge advancements in the food-tech industry. At The Kitchen Hub Labs, we are committed to fostering innovation and driving positive change. That's why our labs are open to all companies looking to utilize top-tier facilities for their research and development needs. For a fee, you can access our cutting-edge resources and join a vibrant community of innovators. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to nurture innovation and drive positive change in the food-tech world! #TheKitchenLab Adi Zalik The Kitchen Hub Strauss Group Dorit Rozner, PhD Alon Karpol
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🌱🍫 Exciting news from the world of sustainable chocolate! We're thrilled to share that Kokomodo, one of our innovative portfolio companies, is making waves with their groundbreaking cell-based cocoa. Featured by Green Queen, Kokomodo is paving the way for a more sustainable and ethical future in chocolate production. 🍃✨ Check out the full article by Green Queen Media to learn more about how Kokomodo is revolutionizing the chocolate industry! 📖 https://lnkd.in/du5T-f8Q The Kitchen Hub Plantae Bioscience Kokomodo Strauss Group Tal Govrin Dario Breitel, PhD Neta Manela, PhD Eli Mor Eyal Emmanuel Jonathan Berger Amir Zaidman Dorit Rozner, PhD David Leibler Hadas Rajchenberg Liron Ben Yaakov #SustainableFood #CellBasedChocolate #Innovation #FoodTech #GreenQueen #CocoaRevolution #ClimateAction