KTH Foodtech

A big thank you to everyone who joined our Algae lunch lecture on Monday 🌱

Jean Baptiste covered some very interesting points regarding the sustainable development of this marine bio-resource: Algae’s use goes beyond the food industry as it can be used in many other applications including fishing lines and nets 🎣
This is possible thanks to its resistance which is equal to nylon for 24 hours, after which it starts the degradation process.
It’s also an interesting material for plastic bottles to make them more environmentally friendly 💧
Jean Baptiste showed us Ale and Gin containing algae species like sugar kelp and ulva 🍸
To wrap up everyone received a seaweed snack to try this superfood themselves 💥

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You always see in the media: New and powerful superfood, Algae 🌱 However, is it as great as the claims are or is it just a myth? In our next exciting event, Jean Baptiste will tackle some misconceptions about algae. At the event, you will learn everything there is to know about algae, from restoration power to provider of food.

Sign up through the link in our description 🌿

🗓️ 16h if October
🕛12:00 - 13:00
📍KTH Innovation

Enjoying the taste of fish without harming our sea and ocean life sounds impossible but did just that! The startup we are going to showcase is leading the change by producing plant-based seafood 🍢🐠 During the talk, you will have the chance to enjoy your lunch while learning about their journey and innovation.

So what are you waiting for? Sign up through the link in our description!

🗓️Date 11th of September
⏱️Time 12:00 - 13:00
📍Location (KTH Innovation, Teknikringen 1)

Do you want to join a fast-paced and exciting team where you will have the opportunity to grow as a professional while learning the ins and outs of the food tech industry? 🥝

Then you should sign up for our 23/24 team!

Fill out the form in our bio and please don't hesitate to mail us at [email protected] if you have any questions 😁

Are you excited for the upcoming semester? 🎉

We hope you had the chance to visit our stand during Union Day last week. In case you missed it, we've got some intriguing news to share! Our organization is recruiting new members and we've got a lineup of inspiring events that you don't want to miss. Make sure to keep in touch with our social media to stay updated!

You may have heard we are teaming up with SISTERS for our next event, but now it’s time to learn what SISTERS is all about and why their work is essential for our planet! 🌍

👉 The SISTERS project aims to reduce food loss and waste in the main stages of the Value Chain in Europe through innovations targeted to each stage of the chain: new tools for primary producers for promoting direct and Short Chain sales (primary producers); new technological innovations such as dynamic labeling & solutions in for processors and retailers; and campaigns for retailers and consumers on food loss and waste.

🇪🇺 Only in the EU, we generate every year around 89 million tonnes of Food Loss and Waste, accounting for 20% of the total food produced, with costs estimated at € 143 billion, impacting each stage of the Food Value Chain.

🌍 Globally, roughly 33% (by weight) of the edible parts of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted, which is around 1.3 billion tonnes of and per year.

Sign up for our joint event to learn more!
https://linktr.ee/kthfoodtech

We are excited to introduce you to the expanded and fully revamped team. As KTH Foodtech continues to grow and set its sights high, the Board of Directors, Managers, and Active Members have all been refreshed with new positions of like-minded professionals who aim to build a more sustainable food system. If you're curious about our ambitious and multidisciplinary team, and also about the exciting work we're doing, be sure to also follow us on Instagram and read our new team descriptions!

Do you ever wonder how you could use your kitchen scraps for something useful? Join us, in collaboration with SISTERS, for an exciting new event:

FIRST on April 3rd, we will release videos of creative recipes on our website and social media. You can choose your favorite food waste reduction recipe presented by our talented chefs.👩🏽‍🍳

THEN on April 28th, the winner will be announced at the lecture by SISTERS on the current challenges in the agrifood value chain and their innovative solutions. Don't worry about going hungry... we got you covered with lunch. You'll also have the chance to connect with other students and ask the teams thoughtful questions. 💭

NOW by April 21st, please register for the event so we can estimate how much food to provide. Click the link http://tr.ee/a3SGX2FNJg and join us in the fight against food waste! ♻️

Last Thursday we hosted a lunch lecture with Mycorena. If you missed the event, you can sign up for the newsletter and we’ll summarize the key points of the interesting and inspiring discussion that we had! Thanks to everyone who participated to this great event☺️🍄

Do you want to learn more about foodtech and what it's all about? Then sign up to become a KTH Foodtech member and receive our monthly newsletter! 🗞 By receiving our newsletter, you will stay updated about what is going on in the industry and never miss our events again!🍔

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Our annual meeting, open for all members will be held on March 1st at 5.30pm on the ground floor of the SEED building (Teknikringen 10b), Pacific room.

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We are looking for new active members to join our team! If you have a passion for Foodtech and want to be part of a dynamic and fun organization that help you grow, check out the link below to read more about the positions and apply to be considered!

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Join us for an interactive discussion about the gap between scientists and politicians on climate change at the KTH Library! Listen to lecturers Jonna Bornemark, Olga Kordas, Elina Eriksson and Jonas Anund Vogelas they tackle the topic at the TEDxKTH Salon on January 25th. Meet us before and after the event as we will have a table for anyone wanting to know more about what we do. Check out the link below to know more and sign up!

https://www.kth.se/en/biblioteket/kalender/evenemang/tedxkth-salon-varfor-lyssnar-inte-politiker-pa-forskare-1.1211369

🚨Event Alert🚨 Fungi Tasting and Lunch with Mycorena and KTH Foodtech. Come enjoy a free lunch and listen to Mycorena talk about the technology behind their products, as well as get the opportunity to mingle with employees and likeminded students. If this doesn’t convince you fungi protein is the future- try out the samples provided and see for yourself!

🗓 February 16
⏰ 12-13
📍KTH Innovation, Teknikringen 1

Please use the link below to sign up for the event no later than February 9th.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdRCiAFX7VDbXUv1YE_Z6F723QgcDL4deCG0TjX3YywItTEA/viewform

This activity is funded by KTH Innovation. What you learn during your time at KTH can help you solve the problems you see around you in new and creative ways. KTH Innovation is here to give you the tools you need to go from idea to innovation.

We are hiring! We have started recruitment for our 23/24 team. Click the link to sign up to be considered. Please share with your friends who may be a good fit!

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Last week we had an amazing community meal, shared amongst students and other community members. A three course meal was cooked from donated food, in the spirit of giving and a sustainable no- waste policy. There was also donated clothing that was handed out to those in need.

Check out the pictures to relive the sense of community we all had that night! Special thanks to our volunteers and the businesses that made this event possible!

Don’t forget to sign up to our Christmas Community Meal! Are you interested in volonteering or sponsoring the event? Please send an email to [email protected]. 🎅🏼🎄

Come share the Christmas joy with the community around a hot Christmas meal prepared with food donated from nearby businesses! KTH Foodtech invites you all: from locals to internationals, from high income to financially challenged, to celebrate Christmas early with us. Please use the sign up form below to register your attendance so that we can estimate how much food to prepare.
Hope to see you there!🎅🏼
🗓 December 15
⏰17-20
📍Openlab, Vallhallavägen 79

This event is funded by KTH Innovation. What you learn during your time at KTH can help you solve the problems you see around you in new and creative ways. KTH Innovation is here to give you the tools you need to go from idea to innovation

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Throwback Tuesday to Sustainability with WWF: Problems and Solutions. If you missed the event, slide to see some highlights and food for thought!

Go check out KTH Innovation Collide, an evening for everyone interested in innovation and impact! Click the link below for more information and sign up!

https://www.kth.se/en/om/innovation/om/kalender/collide-1.1202902

KTH Innovation Collide | KTH Welcome to KTH Innovation Collide, an evening for everyone interested in innovation and impact! Hear from startups, get to know new people, and enjoy delicious mocktails.

Come share the Christmas joy with the community around a hot Christmas meal prepared with food donated from nearby businesses! KTH Foodtech invites you all: from locals to internationals, from high income to financially challenged, to celebrate Christmas early with us. Please use the sign up form below to register your attendance so that we can estimate how much food to prepare.
Hope to see you there!🎅🏼
🗓 December 15
⏰17-20
📍Openlab, Vallhallavägen 79

This event is funded by KTH Innovation. What you learn during your time at KTH can help you solve the problems you see around you in new and creative ways. KTH Innovation is here to give you the tools you need to go from idea to innovation

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRomVsBnB50OoAn06qFjLijnJ8qRhNXrqO0dsy-d2q6iF2Rw/viewform

Are you our new Treasurer? If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to join our team, here it is! We are looking for someone who likes working with numbers, while sharing our passion for the interesting world of Foodtech. The responsibilities would include budgeting, keeping financial records and fundraising, all with the help of the rest of the team. Click the link to learn more about the position and sign up to be considered! Is the position not right for you? Please share with someone who might be interested and be
on the lookout for our next recruitment!

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Thank you everyone who came out to our sustainability- focused event with WWF this past Tuesday! The evening started with a fantastic presentation by our keynote speaker, followed by an engaging panel discussion where the audience got the opportunity to ask the panelists specific questions. We rounded up with some coffee and fika where many of our participants got to stay and discuss the topic amongst themselves and with the panelists. Food for thought: what is the biggest challenge to eat sustainably?🥬🌱

Spotlight 🔦 Brent Loken, the keynote speaker for our coming event - Food sustainability with WWF: Challenges and Solutions. As the Global Food Lead Scientist for WWF, Brent is an expert on the issues in sustainability in the food sector and the possibilities for it to decrease its environmental impact. Don’t miss to hear from him next week when he will be talking about food waste and the impact of a vegan diet. Sign up link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWI9tvcoCDzISxPJZC7LsG7sNjsCloj3qCxXod_9_l97aZdQ/viewform

📸: -https://eatforum.org/lancet-commissioner/brent-loken/-

New year, new team! Time for a proper introduction of new and old members. We are all excited for an exciting year in Foodtech and hope to see many of you at our events! Swipe to learn about our positions, area of study, country of residence and favorite food ingredient.🌱

The first exam week of the year has arrived! To optimize your studying, here’s the food that have been linked to better brain power:
1. Leafy greens🥬
2. Fatty fish 🍣
3. Berries 🫐
4. Tea & Coffee ☕️
5. Nuts & Chocolate 🥜🍫
Add them to your diet to boost your memory and good luck on exams!

https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/foods-linked-to-better-brainpower

📸: https://living.life.edu/slice-of-life/brain-food/

On Tuesday we joined KTH Innovation for Food Systems Transformation Day! The day included interesting pitches and panel discussions from industry and academia, accompanied by innovative food served in the breaks between sessions. This events “food for thought” includes communication among different sectors and social pressure on the industry towards a more sustainable future. Make sure to follow us to keep updated about future events!

https://sv-se.invajo.com/event/sweco/quizamedswecopakth

The consulting company Sweco is challenging all students to try the food of the future at KTH Entre on Friday. Meet consultants, hear from their head of digital services and enter their quiz for the opportunity to win a bike! Follow the link to learn more and sign up. Hope to see you there!
🗓 Oct 7
⌚️ 11.30-
📍 KTH Entré, Drottning Kristinas Väg 3

Quiza med Sweco - på KTH! Sweco utmanar dig den 7 oktober – missa inte det! Vi dubbelutmanar dig som student på KTH att testa framtidens mat och Quiza med Sweco! Träffa konsulter från Stockholmskontoret och divisionschef för Digital Services - Christina Skogster Stange. Swecos konsulter leder Quizet i år och den här...

Join us for interesting talks and panel discussions about how we can transform food systems for a more sustainable future! In addition to exciting topics there will be coffee, fika and lunch provided in between sessions! Follow the link below to see the full schedule and sign up for the event. You can choose to participate for the full or only parts of the day, please indicate so when you sign up so we can plan food accordingly. Hope to see you there!
🗓 Oct 11
⌚️ 9-15.15
📍 KTH Innovation, Teknikringen 1
https://www.kth.se/en/forskning/forskningsplattformar/industriell-transformation/kalender-for-plattfo/livsmedelsindustrin-staller-om-1.1146102

It is finally time! 🤩 Apply to become part of this year's KTH Foodtech team 22/23 🌱 Learn about food technology, innovative companies, sustainability, and much more! 🌳

⭐️ Learn more about the roles and apply by scanning the QR code or using the link: https://forms.gle/9vk9VP8yMaxfn6QR7

The past two days, we represented KTH Foodtech at the international Foodtech conference BigMeet!

2 days of bold ideas, stunning demos and insightful comments galore! We've met key actors in the private sector and grassroots initiatives. A generation from now the global food system will look radically different, simply because it has to. The transformation will not only affect the current food value chain but will also add new players to the mix. Everywhere there is a need for strategic re-thinking, entrepreneurship, tech, science and changing consumer patterns.

Do you belong to the next generation? Do you want to?

BIG MEET VOLUNTEERING

The Sweden Foodtech Big Meet is the annual foodtech un-conference where Sweden Foodtech invites the best foodtech companies, entrepreneurs, scientists and athletes from all over the world. 🍔

By signing up as a volunteer for one day at the Big Meet, in exchange you will be able to attend other days of the Big Meet. You are of course vi welcome to volunteer multiple days, please note volunteers are only necessary June 1st and 2nd.

See the event here: https://events.swedenfoodtech.com/

Link for sign-up: https://forms.gle/9kKtyB6ACi28Ksj5A

Last Monday, we got to learn about how Arla integrates sustainability into their business and their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint. 🌱👣

A case workshop was held where students got to work on contemporary sustainability challenges in the dairy industry. All teams presented their solutions and the winning team won a months supply of Pucko, additional to the goodiebags that all participants received from Arla. 💡🏆

Thanks to all participants for your engagement and sharing your brilliant ideas! And of course, thank you Arla for the insight within your work with sustainability. 🐄💚

Did you participate in this event? Please let us know about your experience by filling this form:
https://forms.gle/piomibPfWB9yNQqq9

Interested in the future of sustainable dairy?
Want to explore and help shape it with industry leaders at Arla?
Want to taste test and develop the next cheesy innovation? 🧀 🐄
If any of these questions have you curious, then come join the 'Future of Dairy' event which will include;
🔸 Presentations and open discussions on sustainability with industry leaders at Arla
🔸 Exploring innovation processes with their products
🔸 Taste testing and developing new cheesy ideas 🧀 🧑‍🔬
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The event will be hosted at KTH Innovation (Teknikringen 1, 114 28 Stockholm) on Monday 16th May 4pm-6.30pm. Link in bio!