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You are never far from the next Currywurst or Döner kebab. You’ll be able to smell it and see lines of locals and eager tourists before you see the rotating spits of meat and deep friers. Döner kebabs and currywurst are undoubtedly symbols of Berlin.
Yet, In the vibrant heart of Berlin, where their smells fill the air, a food revolution is brewing.
It's not about adding a new twist to traditional favorites, it's about reimagining the entire menu.
Berlin is emerging as a hub for food innovation, ready to redefine our food systems in the face of climate change .
The city is becoming a canvas for food innovators who are painting a future where sustainability and flavor go hand in hand. These trailblazers are not just tinkering at the edges, they're carving out a new niche with alternative proteins that cater to every palate—from the meat-lover to the seafood aficionado, the dairy devotee, and the egg enthusiast.
Imagine biting into a juicy steak, sizzling and rich, without any beef in sight. Berlin’s Project Eaden is crafting whole-cut plant-based meats with its innovative fibre-spinning technology. Offering environmental redemption with every bite, even for the staunchest carnivores.
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Daring to replace dairy.
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Why rely on cows when you can conjure milk, cheese, and yogurt from plants? Berlin is at the forefront, with companies like VlyFoods and Blue Farm transforming peas and oats into creamy, dreamy alternatives that even dairy lovers can't resist.
Formo, one of the best-funded food startups in Berlin, takes it one step further by rewiring the DNA of the microorganisms used for making bread and beer to produce proteins functionally and physically identical to milk. From this they craft cheeses we all know and love.
Eggciting news.
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In Berlin's culinary revolution, startups are rewriting the age-old question of the chicken or the egg. With plant-based options that scramble, bake, and bind, these startups are showing that you can indeed make an omelet without breaking any eggs.
Lovely Day Foods has created a homogenous liquid egg mixture made from pea proteins and Neggst has invented an egg alternative that has both a white and yolk part.
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The Ocean on a Plate, Hold the Fish.
With the creativity of Berlin's food innovators, who needs to deplete the oceans? They're serving up seafood that's as kind to the palate as it is to the planet, making waves in the fight against overfishing.
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For our look at how Berlin’s startups are saving the ocean click here
Mushrooms gaining ground.
While Berlin startups are busy developing alternatives to meat, fish, dairy, and eggs, one startup is betting on mushrooms becoming a key staple of our diet.
Tupu grows gourmet mushrooms locally, delivering on taste and sustainability.
⏱️ TL:DR 🥱
Berlin's food startups are proving that the future of food is bright, innovative, and, most importantly, sustainable. In a city known for its culinary classics, these companies are writing new chapters, showcasing that there's indeed much more than döner and currywurst going on.
🗓️ Published: March, 2024