France is revolutionizing the food tech industry with a new wave of innovative startups. In addition to its traditional culinary background, a surge in food technology advancement is sweeping through the country’s business-to-business sector. As fintech startups are focused on revolutionizing restaurant payments and insect-for-animal-feed ventures, the food industry is transforming rapidly.
In the past, food startups in France struggled to distinguish themselves from competitors and navigate the fast-evolving landscapes of food delivery and alternative proteins. However, 2022 has seen a transformative wave driven by foreign investors, and France now positions itself as the leading force in shaping the future of the food tech industry.
According to Dealroom, investments in the food tech sector in France have exploded in 2022, with the total amount of investment soaring from over €630 million in 2021 to a staggering €808 million in 2022. These advancements have led to French startups overcoming challenges and emerging as innovative trailblazers in the dynamic realms of food tech.
Here are 10 of the most innovative French startups that are transforming the food tech sector:
1. Core Biogenesis: A biotechnology firm focused on recombinant protein production and gene editing techniques.
2. Foodvisor: A nutrition app that accurately estimates serving sizes and generates comprehensive nutrition reports.
3. Bon Vivant: A biotech startup that creates plant-based milk options using precision fermentation.
4. Urban Cuisine: A company that enables individuals to grow fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs at home or in the workplace.
5. Genomines: A deep-tech startup that enhances plants’ natural ability to accumulate metals, bridging agriculture and mining.
6. Tomojo: A pet food startup that offers insect-based food options for dogs and cats while promoting sustainability.
7. Aviwell: A deep-tech startup that develops sustainable feed solutions to improve animal health and ensure food security.
8. YEASTY: A company that creates a sustainable protein source for the planet using spent brewer’s yeast.
9. Polaris: A leader in food tech that specializes in innovative nutritional lipids.
10. Protera: A company that uses artificial intelligence to deliver high-value, sustainable, and nutritious food solutions.
With these exciting food tech startups, France is well-positioned to be at the forefront of shaping the future of the industry.
