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Incredo, formerly known as DouxMatok, is a company that specializes in sugar reduction technology. Their flagship product, Incredo Sugar, is a sugar-based sweetener that allows for a 30%–50% reduction in sugar content. Incredo Sugar is made using real cane or beet sugar that is structured differently by adding a carrier compound to ordinary sugar, creating clusters that linger on the tongue, optimizing flavor and ensuring consumers taste all of the sugar they consume. Incredo Sugar is FDA and EFSA (European Food Safety Agency) compliant and is suitable for most applications, except liquids. The company demonstrated the potential of its technology with a limited launch of Incredo Spreads in 2021, which included a low-sugar hazelnut cocoa spread akin to Nutella, but with about half the sugar and 7x the fiber.Key customers and partnershipsThe company notes that its current focus is on providing its Incredo Sugar as an ingredient to food manufacturers, rather than selling the loose product directly to consumers.Incredo has established partnerships with several leading food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers to bring its sugar reduction technology to market. In 2021, the company announced a collaboration with Blommer Chocolate Company, one of the largest cocoa processors and chocolate ingredient suppliers in North America. This partnership aims to develop and commercialize reduced-sugar chocolate and confectionery products using Incredo Sugar and the partnership was extended in 2024 to expand its reach to Canada. In May 2023, Incredo announced a joint development agreement with Ferrero to develop confectionery products incorporating Incredo Sugar, leveraging Ferrero's diverse portfolio that includes confectionery, cookies, and ice cream brands.Since 2018, Incredo has been working with Südzucker, Europe's largest sugar producer, to distribute and market Incredo Sugar in Europe. This strategic alliance allows Incredo to leverage Südzucker's extensive distribution network and customer relationships to expand its reach in the European market.

Incredo (formerly DouxMatok) is a global food-tech company. They have developed a proprietary technology that enhances the sweetness of sugars with no after taste - preserving the full ''sugar experience'' customers are looking for. The enhanced sweetness allows for a significant reduction in the consumption of sugar. The company was incorporated in 2014, and its R&D center is based in Petach-Tikva, Israel.

Mixfit is a digital health company that designs nutritional experiences to encourage lasting, positive changes in health behavior. The company leverages nutrition science, artificial intelligence through predictive modeling and machine learning along with digital health technologies in developing its health data platform and smart countertop nutrient delivery device, providing consumers with personalized nutritional drinks and wellness-related insights based on their unique health data. Established in 2015, Mixfit is privately held and headquartered in Boston.

Amyris Biotechnologies creates renewable products that focus on fuels and chemicals that provide no-compromise sustainable alternatives to a broad range of petroleum-sourced products. It uses an industrial synthetic biology platform that applies its innovative bioscience solutions to convert plant sugars into hydrocarbon molecules and produce specialty ingredients and consumer products. Its technology creates products that support biopharmaceutical drug discovery and production, from cosmetic emollients and fragrances to fuels, solvents, lubricants, and nutraceuticals.

Yantai Andre Pectin Co.,Ltd. produces apple and citrus pectin dietary supplements.

DSM  the Life Sciences and Materials Sciences Company Royal DSM N.V. creates innovative products and services in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences that contribute to the quality of life. DSMs products and services are used globally in a wide range of markets and applications, supporting a healthier, more sustainable and more enjoyable way of life. End markets include human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive, coatings and paint, electrical and electronics, life protection and housing. DSM has annual net sales of EUR 9.3 billion and employs some 23,500 people worldwide.   The company is headquartered in the Netherlands, with locations on five continents. DSM is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.

<div> DSM-Firmenich (Euronext Amsterdam: DSFIR) is a global company specializing in nutrition, health, and beauty ingredients. The company was formed in May 2023 through the merger of Royal DSM and Firmenich. DSM-Firmenich operates through four main business units: <ul> <li> Perfumery &amp; Beauty: Creates premium scents and ingredients for fragrances and personal care products. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Taste, Texture &amp; Health: Develops ingredients and solutions for food and beverage products. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Health, Nutrition &amp; Care: Provides nutritional ingredients and solutions for dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Animal Nutrition &amp; Health: Offers nutritional solutions for animal feed and farm animal health. </li> </ul> The company has a strong focus on innovation and sustainability. In 2023, DSM-Firmenich reported annual net sales of EUR 12.7 billion. It employs approximately 30,000 people worldwide and has operations in nearly 60 countries. DSM-Firmenich maintains major research and production facilities in the Netherlands, including its biotech Campus in Delft, which serves as an innovation hub. The company is also expanding its presence globally, with recent investments in new facilities in the US and Europe. As of July 2024, DSM-Firmenich announced plans to separate its Animal Nutrition &amp; Health business from the group to focus more on its consumer-facing activities in nutrition, health, and beauty. The company aims to complete this separation process in 2025. </div>

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A new wave of meat, fish, and poultry alternatives are driving this hyper-growth industry into the mainstream

Plant-based Meat

Suppliers of plant ingredients such as legumes, mycelia, and other proteins for the production of plant-based meat, fish, poultry, and pork products; suppliers of technology related to the production of plant-based meat

Producers of plant-based pork alternatives using plant proteins such as pea, soy, wheat, etc. Some startups also use unique ingredients such as mushroom mycelium (whole-cut bacon) and jack fruits (pulled pork) to produce pork alternatives. Products are manufactured mostly in sausage or pulled (pork) form

Producers of plant-based chicken, turkey, and duck alternatives using plant proteins such as peas, soy, wheat, etc. Products are manufactured mostly in nuggets or shredded form

Producers of plant-based seafood alternatives using plant proteins such as peas, soy, chickpeas, etc. Some startups use more unique ingredients such as algae, konjac (a Japanese yam root), tomatoes, and eggplants. Products are manufactured mostly in shredded form or as cuts (for sushi)

Producers of plant-based beef alternatives using plant proteins such as peas, soy, wheat, mung beans, etc. Products are manufactured mostly in a burger patty, sausage, meatball, or minced form

Companies providing technology related to fortification, cell culture, and fermentation and those supplying equipment including bioreactors and fermenters for the production of novel foods

Companies offering salt substitutes to reduce sodium content in foods and beverages

Companies developing natural sweeteners and solutions to reduce sugar content in foods and beverages

Companies creating natural flavor, texture, and coloring ingredients from plant-based sources like seaweed and algae

Companies producing chocolate without cocoa using ingredients like oats, seeds, and cell-cultured cocoa

Companies making coffee substitutes from ingredients like barley, date seeds, and sunflower seeds

Companies offering plant-based alternatives to honey and nut spreads, addressing dietary restrictions and allergies

Companies producing cooking oils and fats through fermentation, cell-cultured and plant-based extraction processes

Companies developing protein ingredients via cell-culture or fermentation for dietary supplements and food production, excluding plant-based or cell-cultured meat

Driving livestock productivity using next-generation biotechnology

Livestock Biotech

Companies that offer solutions that edit (gene editing) or modify (gene modification) an animal's genome in a precise and targeted manner using methods such as TALEN's, CRISPR/Cas9, recombinant retroviruses, and sperm-mediated DNA transfer. The techniques change the existing genome to improve/express desired traits in livestock. The segment also covers companies that use an AI-based platform or otherwise to offer diagnostic testing services of the animal's genome that help livestock farmers identify genetic changes or diseases present in herds.

Companies that offer next-generation vaccines based on developments in DNA technology (e.g., mRNA vaccines) and biotechnology. The segment also includes medicines developed for the prevention and treatment of livestock diseases.

Companies that use a range of genetic techniques that can alter the DNA of animals more precisely than traditional breeding techniques. Techniques such as gender selection via sexed semen, genomic selection, or even gene editing methods like CRISPR are used to breed animals precisely with superior genetic traits.

Companies that produce natural ingredients or biological additives that can be added to animal feed for purposes such as improving nutrient uptake and the gut microbiome.

Preserving aquatic life for future generations

Sustainable Aquaculture

Suppliers of sustainable and responsibly sourced fish meal replacements, fish feed, and fish feed ingredients

Suppliers of monitoring tools, analytics platforms, water management systems, feeding systems, and infrastructure, among others, to aid sustainable aquaculture practices

Farming operators involved in the sustainable breeding of finfish

Farming operators involved in the sustainable cultivation of shellfish and/or aquatic plants

Suppliers of disease diagnostics, treatments, medication, nutritional supplements and biomonitoring, among other services aimed at increasing quality, health, and efficiency of aquaculture.

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