Farm to Fork – Startup Track Challenge (Europe)

GreenSCENT is thrilled to introduce an extraordinary initiative organised with the two industry partners, RETAL, a global authority in packaging, and Casino AG, known for its upscale casinos and Michelin Guide-recognized restaurants.

Together, they bring you an unparalleled challenge that spans two distinct sectors: food and beverage packaging and high-end dining. This challenge promises to inspire innovation and make a profound impact on Europe’s journey towards a greener future.

Mission Statements

• These missions represent the convergence of two distinct industries, each committed to making a significant difference in their own unique way.
  • Green Packaging by RETAL
    • Are you ready to transform the food and beverage packaging industry for a more sustainable future? Then this mission statement is for you!
    • They have partnered with RETAL, a global leader in food and beverage packaging production, to identify innovative packaging solutions aimed at reducing waste and carbon footprint.
    • Why Participate?
      • Drive sustainability: Contribute to a more sustainable future by developing groundbreaking recycling and alternative material solutions that reduce waste and environmental impact.
      • Transform the food and drink industry: Create reusable packaging innovations that not only enhance product quality but also minimize packaging-related waste in the food and beverage sector.
      • Accelerate growth: Access mentorship, and invaluable industry connections to propel your startup’s growth and success.
      • Your innovation has the power to transform an entire industry. Join us to lead the way toward a greener, more sustainable future!
    • Examples of Solutions They’re Looking For:
      • Advanced Recycling Technologies
        • Develop cutting-edge recycling processes that make it easier to recycle plastic packaging, thereby increasing the recycling rates and reducing plastic waste.
      • Alternative Materials
        • Innovate with new materials that offer a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastics, reducing the reliance on fossil-based resources
      • Reusable Packaging
        • Design and create reusable packaging solutions that meet the highest standards of hygiene and durability, targeting the food and beverage industry.
      • Circular Economy Models
        • Create business models that promote the circular economy, ensuring that packaging materials are used efficiently and sustainably throughout their lifecycle.
  • Green Dining by Casino AG
    • They are thrilled to introduce you to an extraordinary opportunity brought to you by Casino AG, renowned for its 12 upscale casinos across Austria, each housing a Michelin Guide-recognized “Cousino” restaurant. These establishments are synonymous with the epitome of high-end dining, and they’re now inviting you to be part of a culinary revolution.
    • Topic of Interest: The focus is on reducing food waste, promoting organic food, and championing regional sourcing. They’re open to innovative approaches that elevate high-end cooking to new heights.
    • Why Participate?
      • Reducing Food Waste: Create innovative strategies and practices to minimize food waste in high-end dining, from kitchen to table, setting new standards for sustainability in the culinary world.
      • Elevate High-End Dining: Pioneer the integration of organic ingredients and champion regional sourcing to elevate the high-end dining experience, offering delectable, health-conscious, and environmentally responsible culinary journeys.
      • Accelerate Culinary Excellence: Access mentorship and invaluable industry connections that can propel your startup’s growth and success in the world of fine dining.
      • Your culinary innovation could define the future of fine dining. Let’s embark on this culinary journey together, where the flavors of innovation meet the essence of sustainability.
    • Examples of Solutions they’re Looking For:
      • Food Waste Reduction Technology
        • Develop innovative technology solutions that track and minimize food waste in high-end restaurant kitchens. This could include inventory management systems, smart portioning tools, and creative food preservation methods.
      • Farm-to-Table Collaborations
        • Facilitate partnerships between Cousino restaurants and local farmers, fostering a direct supply chain that promotes the use of organic, locally-sourced ingredients, reducing transportation-related emissions.
      • Organic & Sustainable Menu Design
        • Redesign menus to focus on using seasonal, local ingredients, thereby reducing the carbon footprint associated with transporting food long distances. Introduce creative, sustainable menu items that showcase the use of organic and regional produce.
      • Sustainable Kitchen Equipment and Appliances
        • Develop and introduce high-efficiency, eco-friendly kitchen equipment and appliances that reduce energy consumption, water usage, and other resource demands in restaurant kitchens.

Opportunities and Incentives

• Finalist prizes include
  • Invitation to the in person event in Brussels (accommodation and transportation included for one person)
  • Personalized meet and greet with the industry partners
  • Solution assessment and exploration of partnership opportunities with the industry partners
• During the in person Final Event Ceremony, you will have the opportunity to pitch your project in front of European climate experts and the industry partners executives and make some new connections.

Criteria

• Participation in the Challenge must be as a Startup.
• Startup Participants enter the Contest on behalf of their legal business organizations.
• During the registration process, Startup Participant must designate one individual who is part of the company for contact purposes with the Sponsor.
• This person will be responsible for registering the Startup at the Challenge and participate in the Challenge on behalf of the Startup.

For more information, visit GreenSCENT – Smart Citizen Education.