MEET GIULIA ZIINO, DRIVING CIRCULAR INNOVATION THROUGH MARKETING AND PURPOSE
Her efforts have positioned CircularPlace as a key player in helping organizations repurpose underutilized assets, thereby reducing waste and promoting environmental responsibility. Giulia’s commitment to sustainability and innovation is evident in her work at CircularPlace, where she continues to lead marketing initiatives that align with the company’s mission to make circular economy practices accessible and […]
MEET MATHILDE DO CHI, THE INTERNATIONAL FOOD LAW EXPERT MAKING REGULATIONS ACCESSIBLE TO INNOVATORS
Having worked in both the private and public sectors, she has developed previous expertise and can address a topic from multiple angles. Among the entities she worked for, there are the FAO from the UN, ADM, and the French and Japanese governments. On LinkedIn, she has gathered more than +12500 followers and posts between 3 […]
MEET JULIEN MACHURON, THE FOUNDER FIGHTING FOOD WASTE ONE UGLY FRUIT AT A TIME
Julien Machuron, co-founder of Quasimodo, holds a Master’s degree in Marketing Strategy from Grenoble Ecole de Management. After a few unfulfilling years in traditional marketing roles, he decided it was time for something more meaningful. In late 2024, he teamed up with friends Samuel and Titouan to launch Quasimodo, a mission-driven company tackling food waste. […]
THE FRENCH STARTUP BREWING A NEW RITUAL WITH CHICORY AND €1M IN FRESH FUNDING
Founded by Guillaume Roy, Jacques Ferté, and Doriane Leleu, CHERICO is on a mission to bring chicory — a forgotten ingredient with deep French roots — back into the modern consumer ritual. Not as a substitute for coffee, but as an entirely new experience for a new generation of drinkers. From Beer to Chicory Roy […]
MEET DIANA PIEMARI CEREDA – FROM MILAN TO PARIS, CONNECTING THE DOTS IN GLOBAL FOOD INNOVATION
Her entrepreneurial spirit emerged early, first with the founding of a startup, then with Suka Crew, a collective of under-35 creatives and freelancers named one of the most innovative digital agencies in Italy. Startups are the fil rouge of Diana’s career. From launching them to supporting them through corporate innovation, venture capital, and community-building, also […]
MEET JENNIFER CAYLA: REVOLUTIONIZING FOOD DELIVERY WITH GIMMY
What was your first job and what is your actual job? First job: Consultant at the Boston Consulting Group Actual job: Co-founder and co-CEO of Gimmy Do you believe entrepreneurs are born with innate qualities or made through experiences and learning? 👶🏻 Born 🏋️♀️ Made In the classic debate, which came first for you: the egg or the […]
VERLEY (FORMERLY BON VIVANT) UNVEILS WORLD’S FIRST FUNCTIONAL PRECISION FERMENTATION DAIRY PROTEINS PORTFOLIO
A New Name Rooted in Heritage and Innovation The transition to Verley reflects the company’s global ambitions and deep French roots. Named after the -ey suffix found in many villages in the Lyon region, Verley honors traditional dairy craftsmanship while pioneering a sustainable future for dairy proteins. “We are preserving what makes dairy unique while […]
MEET ANOUK MARIE VEBER, A POLYGLOT CHANGEMAKER IN THE AGRI-FOOD SECTOR
Anouk comes from a diverse family of five: her older sister is an engineer based in Australia, while her younger brother is a comedian in Switzerland. Academically, she holds degrees from two top-tier institutions, Bocconi University (Bachelor in Economics) and ESCP Europe (Master in Management). Her professional journey began with an internship in Strategic Marketing […]
MEET LAETITIA HALBEISEN: MAKING FERMENTATION GREAT AGAIN
As a member of the executive committee, she notably created a Regulatory department and integrated R&D to offer client solutions and deploy new industrializable innovations. Laetitia defines corporate and commercial strategy by developing client relationships, securing dilutive funding for the successful expansion of AuraLIP, and enriching our ecosystem. What was your first job and what […]
CHANGENOW 2025: THE GRAND PALAIS BECOMES THE WORLD EXPO OF SOLUTIONS FOR THE PLANET
PARIS AGREEMENT’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY: CHANGENOW 2025 SETS THE STAGE FOR UNOC AND COP30 ChangeNOW 2025 returns to the Grand Palais from April 24 to 26, reaffirming its status as the unmissable event for sustainability and impact. After experiencing it for the first time last year, we can confidently say it is the premier global gathering […]