DUBAI – September 25, 2024: Gulfood Green, ISM Middle East and Private Label Middle East – running until September 26th at Dubai World Trade Centre – continued today with recognition of the most promising F&B green start-ups, and the culmination of the Gulfood Green Terra Awards and ISM Middle East Awards.
At the Green Shoots Pitch Competition, N&E Innovations scooped the top prize of USD 50,000 after a pitch led by Sean Lew, their Head of Growth. Their concept turns food waste into a powerful antimicrobial additive through ViKang, a patented 99.9% antimicrobial agent that has no heavy metals or toxic and harsh chemicals. The prize will help support N&E Innovations to grow and develop.
Designed to spotlight and support innovative startups in the sustainable food and agriculture sector, the competition gave selected start-ups the chance to pitch to a global audience of VCs, angel investors and potential customers. Start-ups were shortlisted to pitch from over 130 food and ag-tech start-ups exhibiting in the Green Shoots Startup Zone, with the competition supported by the UAE Ministry of Economy.
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