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Must-see startups at MIF Expo 2024: a guide to the future of Food & Beverage trends

Heading to MIF(Made in France) Expo next week, November 10-13th, Paris Porte de Versailles – and looking to dive straight into the trends defining the future of food & beverages?

Streamline your visit with this curated list of must-see startups: 

Food

Plant-based alternatives

  • Ancrée: 100% plant-based and natural caviar alternative
    Stand: N31

Functional foods

  • Basal Nutrition: Probiotic juice cures and baking mixes for digestive health
    Stand: I68
  • Valoriz’me: Protein snacks for women, with sport and balanced nutrition lines
    Stand: N34

Spicy products

  • Haban’s: Hot sauces
    Stand: Artisan Village – F44 – 147
  • Maempi: Vinegar-free chili condiment
    Stand: R27

Anti-waste

  • In Extremis: Anti-waste biscuits repurposing food losses and by-products
    Stand: O23
  • Topinamour: Short-supply chain products from imperfect fruits and vegetables
    Stand: I52

Socially-engaged foods

  • Ramdam Social: Buy one pack of chips, and co-fund a meal for someone in need
    Stand: S26

Low-glycemic index options

Better-for-you spreads

  • Poline: Vegetable jams, world champion in 2023
    Stand: M30
  • Papahuète: Natural peanut butters with unique flavors
    Stand: Artisan Village – F44 – 54

Drinks

Pre- and probiotic drinks

Botanical drinks

  • Hyca: Botanical waters with distilled plants
    Stand: Artisan Village – F44 – 113

Solid drinks

  • Meelk: Powdered plant-based milk
    Stand: O23
  • Necense: Mixable cocktails and sodas
    Stand: M34

Responsible wine

  • Ekhi: Promoting wines from French women winemakers
    Stand: O33

If you’re interested in a more tailored startup itinerary focused on specific topics or sub-trends with additional startup recommendations, feel free to reach out! I’m actively sourcing startups and can quickly create a custom plan for you. Just contact me at sandra@sesamers.com

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