Food Sync

Alternative agriculture - Vertical farming systems are technologized, multi-story greenhouses that can be operated in urban areas regardless of weather conditions. They are supplied with artificial light so that they produce crops all year round. Compared to conventional farming, some vertical farming systems can produce 100 times the amount of biomass.

Genetic crop samples Storage - The seed storage facility in Spitsbergen „Sval- bard Global Seed Vault“ is the largest of its kind. The facility stores safety duplicates the world’s most important crops in vacuumed samples so that they can be re-bred in the case of a global catastrophe.

Crop research on climate change - The fully automated plant culture hall in Saxony-Anhalt can imitate any climatic conditions. This makes it possible to determine how certain plant species will react to changes in the environment or the consequences of climate change.

Algae as a source of protein - To grow microalgae, all that is needed is water, light, Co2 and a minimal amount of nutrients. For humans, the algae can be taken as a dietary supplement. On a large scale, their cultivation will help supplement livestock feed, reducing the use of soy in factory farming.

Algae as a source of protein - One of the largest algae farms in Europe is located in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. On an area of one hectare, the green aquatic plants are cultivated in 500 kilometers of glass tubes. A conventional grain field produces between 5 and 8 tons of grain per year. An algae farm can generate up to 30,000 tons of biomass on the same area.

Insects as an alternative source of protein - The larva of the black soldier fly has a unique metabolism. It can feed on any biological product. If bred on a large scale, the larva can help to convert food waste from private households or supermarkets into high-quality animal proteins. These in turn can be used by humans or animals as a food source.

Insects as an alternative source of protein - The breeding cages of the black soldier fly are shielded from light. In this installation, scientists are testing whether the breeding and mating behavior of the animals is altered by different wavelengths of light.

Intravenous nutrition - In vital-substance-infusion, vitamins, amino acids, trace elements and minerals are intravenously fed to the patient. Officially, the consumption of supplemental micronutrients is considered as food and not as a medical drug.

Intravenous nutrition - A large blood count can determine which micro-nutrients are underrepresented in the human body. The vital-substance-infusion aims at optimally satisfying these deficiencies with an individually set dosage.

Autonomous cooking - The start-up „Aitme“ has developed a cooking robot that can autonomously produce meals and could replace canteens in medium-sized companies. Employees can pre-order dishes through an app, which the robot prepares at the specified time. This makes it possible to take into account the individual tastes, portion sizes and possible allergies of consumers.

Plant-based meat substitute - The Beyond Meat Burger is considered the ultimate plant-based meat substitute. The U.S. company has developed a process in which the molecules in their veggie burgers are structured into fibers, resulting in a meat-like texture. Additionally, their products incorporate beetroot juice to simulate the impression of bloody meat. With their meat copy, the company also wants to appeal to non-vegetarians.

New infrastructure for food start-ups - The food incubator Kitchentown in Berlin has set itself the task of creating a technological infrastructure for young start-ups from the food industry. Kitchentown has various laboratories and kitchens to give startups the opportunity to develop and market new products with less initial capital.