Tech for Good: Green Solutions Transforming FoodTech

In 2050, the world’s population is expected to hit 10 billion (World Economic Forum, 2022), placing unprecedented demands on global food production. It‘s no secret that the food we eat is damaging the environment. Take hamburgers, for example – they're undeniably delicious, but did you know that a single burger consumes a whopping 660 gallons of water which is equivalent to showering for 2 months straight? It’s okay if your mind is blown – we're here to help.

Join us for our upcoming SODA Social event, where we delve into how we can make a purposeful impact in the FoodTech space. We will explore cutting-edge innovations, such as autonomous robots and AI, vertical farming, food waste reduction, and resource management technologies. These advancements present incredible opportunities to drive positive change and eliminate inefficiencies in our food ecosystem.

Key discussion points will include:

• Current challenges in the FoodTech space
• Top sustainable AgriTech practices
• Tech’s Role in reducing food waste and reducing carbon footprint
• Positioning collaboration at the heart of FoodTech
• Tools to unlock consumer interest and raise awareness

Our panel will include:

• Jack Herbert - Host & Chair @ SODA Social
• Dr. Marianna Herold - CEO & Co-Founder @ NatureBound
• Mex Ibrahim - Co-Founder of Women In the Food Industry
• Tarryn Gorre - CEO & Co-Founder of Kafoodle

Dr. Marianna Herold
Dr Marianna Herold is a 2nd-time founder with a PhD in industrial ecology. Marianna has spent 15 years focusing on sustainable supply chain management in the food industry. She has worked in academia, not-for-profits, consultancy, large corporates and start-ups.
Marianna is the Co-founder and CEO of NatureBound, which helps farmers and corporates leverage functional biodiversity. Their observability platform takes the guesswork out of the transition to sustainable agriculture. By optimising yield, the use of agrochemical inputs and functional biodiversity, they are enabling a swifter, more profitable transition to sustainable agriculture.

Mex Ibrahim
Mex Ibrahim was formerly Head of Marketing and Social Media at Great British Chefs – the UK’s fastest-growing food website. After almost eight years in that role, Mex co-founded ‘Women In The Food Industry‘ – a Community Interest Company for conversation, insight, stories, resources & community support as women in food face obstacles of inequality & inclusion.

Mex is also the MD of her own freelance social media, marketing and content creation agency, a member of the Guild of Food Writers, an Associate of the Royal Society of Public Health and sits on the Editorial Advisory Board of New Food Magazine. Her expertise includes sustainability, food entrepreneurs, equality within the food industry and ethical eating.

Tarryn Gorre
Tarryn is CEO & co-founder of Kafoodle, a B2B SaaS company that supports commercial kitchens globally with food legislation and nutrition. Founded in 2014 Kafoodle was sold to the US Company 365 Retail Markets in April of this year. Previously she spent 10 years working as a consultant in the hospitality space with restaurant and hotel groups as well as casinos. She also briefly owned her own pub.

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