FOODYOUNG develops, produces and co-creates new generation food products, brands and ventures, focusing on health and sustainability. It is committed to producing free-from products using organic and fair ingredients.

FOODYOUNG

FoodYoung Labs SA develops, produces and co-creates new generation food products and brands. The company is committed to producing free-from products using organic and fair ingredients.

FOODYOUNG LABS SA

FoodYoung | 4,248 followers on LinkedIn. A consumer food full-stack innovation labs and venture studio on a mission to transform the food industry. | A consumer food full-stack innovation labs and venture studio on a mission to transform the food industry.

Claude DE GEYNST

Client Relations

Anastasiia Galkova

Co-Founder & COO at FoodYoung I Building Future Consumer Food Brands 🌱

Funda Dilmaghanian

Food Developer🍽Recipe Creator🍧Culinary Writer🍽Molecular gastronomy🍽Foodpairing🍽Food Educator

Marta Szumiata

FoodYoung

🌍 Exploring the Future of Food: AI in Food Innovation 🌱 The food industry is transforming rapidly, with AI leading the charge in revolutionizing everything from production to consumer experiences. At FoodYoung, we're excited to be part of this shift, leveraging AI in both our Labs and Studio to push the boundaries of what’s possible in food innovation. Here’s a look at some exciting trends and how we’re incorporating AI into our work: 1️⃣ Formulation Innovation: AI allows us to explore new ingredient combinations, creating formulations that enhance taste, nutrition, and sustainability. By analyzing massive datasets, AI helps identify ideal ingredient blends faster than traditional methods, reducing trial and error. 2️⃣ Production Optimization: In our labs, AI-driven analytics are helping optimize our production processes, enhancing efficiency while minimizing waste. This means we can create higher-quality products with a lower environmental footprint, aligning with our commitment to sustainability. 3️⃣ Innovative Brand Identities: Using AI-powered image generation, we can now experiment with unique, visually compelling brand identities. This tool helps us conceptualize fresh and modern branding that resonates with consumers, adapting to current trends in both visual appeal and brand personality. 4️⃣ Data-Driven Marketing Strategies: AI isn’t just for food creation; it’s also transforming how we communicate and position our products. By analyzing consumer behavior and preferences, we can craft data-backed marketing strategies that keep our offerings relevant and impactful. The possibilities of AI in food tech are limitless, and we're just getting started. As we continue to implement AI-driven solutions, we look forward to sharing the positive impacts these innovations bring to both our products and the broader food landscape. 🌱🤖 #FoodInnovation #AIinFood #FoodTech #Sustainability #InnovationInFood #FoodYoung #FutureOfFood #SmartProduction #FoodScience #BrandingTech

🎓 A Day of Innovation and Exploration at FoodYoung! 🍽️ We had the pleasure of hosting a group of driven Università Bocconi students at our facility, immersing them in a full day of tastings, exploration, and creativity. The visit provided an in-depth look into how innovation is reshaping the food industry. Highlights of the day included: 🧪 Lab tasting sessions, where students explored cutting-edge flavors and prototypes. 🍴 Production line tour, with a special focus on our e-frozen technology, demonstrating how we’re revolutionizing the preservation of freshness and quality in frozen foods. 💡 Business case challenge on "How to Change Consumer Perception: Frozen is Fresher than Fresh," where students collaborated in groups to craft branding, communication, and distribution strategies to reshape consumer views. The students’ enthusiasm and innovative solutions were impressive. It’s exciting to see the next generation of food innovators in action! Thank you, for such an engaging day – we can’t wait for future collaborations Lovaldeep Singh and Barbara Di Maggio ! 🙌 #FoodInnovation #FutureLeaders #BocconiUniversity #FoodYoung #BusinessStrategy #FoodTech #Sustainability #InnovationInFood #VentureStudio #FoodScience

𝘐𝘴 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵 𝘐𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺? 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘞𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘏𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘭! 🚀 We had the pleasure of attending the FoodHack Basel: Hospitality Tech Meetup, a fantastic gathering of entrepreneurs, professionals, investors, and food enthusiasts! 🙌 This event provided a great opportunity to network, hear from inspiring food industry speakers, and dive deep into the future of hospitality tech. 𝘒𝘦𝘺 𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵: 🏨 𝘏𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘌𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨: The industry is moving toward more affordable and convenient accommodation options like capsule hotels. Automation and AI are enhancing guest experiences without losing the human touch. 📦 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴: The delivery sector is booming in Switzerland, with companies now using channels like WhatsApp Business to simplify ordering, including breakfast delivery. Check out Vakeup in Basel to learn about their innovative business model. 🍽️ 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘉𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘏𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥: Food is becoming increasingly central to the hospitality experience, acting as a key touchpoint for guest satisfaction and creating memorable moments. We’re excited to apply these learnings to our work and continue innovating in the food space. A special thank you to the event organizers: Jessica Manurung , Fenn Michael S., Anthony Cam, Ph.D. , and Maximilian Näf for putting together such a fantastic meetup. We were pleased to have Andrea Rossitto from our Client Relations & Co-Creation team in attendance. He participated in the 30-second pitch exercise, presenting what we do at FoodYoung . If you attended or are interested in food innovation, we’d love to hear your thoughts or connect to discuss how we can collaborate. #FoodHack #HospitalityTech #FoodInnovation #Entrepreneurship #FoodTech #Networking #FoodYoung

Big news from FoodYoung! 🚀 We’re excited to announce the opening of our state-of-the-art Food Innovation facility in Balerna (Ticino), offering end-to-end product development and production to startups, food scientists, established companies and retailers, looking to create marketable food solutions that are healthier, more sustainable, and taste exceptional — all under one roof! 🌱 We're also thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements across the Swiss food innovation ecosystem—congratulations to ProSeed.co , planetary , ALLSUPPS , Actidot , Haelixa Ltd , sallea , Abrinca Genomics , ERIDIA , MassChallenge Switzerland , Sanvitafood GmbH , and Fabas Foods AG ! It’s an exciting time for food innovation, and we’re proud to be part of this community. 🍽️ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dHp43JBr #foodinnovation #Switzerland #ecosystem #whyswitzerland #FoodYoung

🌟 Exciting Retail News 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that ZAZ, one of our portfolio brands, is now available at Erewhon markets across Los Angeles! 🎉 ZAZ has launched its signature Chocobars in four delicious flavors: 🍵 Dark Matcha 🌰 Dark Almond 🍫 Brown Hazelnut 💛 Blond Almond Crafted without refined sugar, additives or other BS ingredients, these plant-based Chocobars offer a unique and indulgent experience that’s perfect for health-conscious food lovers. We couldn't be more excited to see ZAZ on the shelves of Erewhon, a leading retailer known for curating the best in quality food products. If you’re in LA, don’t miss out—visit your local Erewhon and try them today! #FoodYoung #ZAZ #Chocobars #Erewhon #LA #FoodInnovation #HealthyLiving #PremiumSnacks #ExcitingTimes

When our creations become reality 🚀 Just experienced waffle bliss at Urth Caffe in Los Angeles! Their Chocolate Pistachio Waffles, already a treat, have been taken to new heights with a luxurious addition — organic pistachio cream produced at our new Swiss facility 🧇🍦🍓🫐💚. The creamy, nutty flavor perfectly complements the crisp, warm waffle, creating an unforgettable taste sensation. Proud to see our high-quality ingredients making waves internationally. If you’re in LA, we highly recommend stopping by to try it for yourself. Bon appétit! 🌟 #CulinaryExcellence #SwissQuality #TasteExperience #UrthCaffe #PistachioCream #OrganicGoodness

Yesterday, our Brand Manager Elena Rousseu delivered a guest lecture on Consumer Analysis at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) in Lugano! 🎓📊 She shared her invaluable insights on how we operate at FoodYoung Venture Studio when working with brands, covering: 🔍 In-depth consumer analysis techniques 🧠 Understanding consumer behavior 📊 Developing strategic consumer insights 📈 Creating data-driven marketing strategies Her expertise in sharing our innovative approach engaged the audience, offering them practical knowledge and actionable insights to inspire the next generation of marketing professionals. A big thank you to SUPSI for the opportunity! We look forward to further collaborations in the future. #ConsumerAnalysis #BrandManagement #FoodYoung #SUPSI #MarketingInsights #VentureStudio #GuestLecture

Celebrating the beginning of an exciting professional partnership with Eat by Alex | Mindful Living 🌱 Thrilled to announce our collaboration in crafting delicious, organic, plant-based Energy Bites and Frozen Meals for their weekly wellness programs. Here's to nourishing bodies and inspiring wellness together! #FoodYoung #EatbyAlex #OrganicGoodness

Conquering new horizons in the food world! 🚀 Seeking inspiration and connections at the Startup CPG Alley Rally, an exciting event to discover new consumer goods brands and create synergies in the food sector. #FoodYoungSystem #Networking #Startups

Last week we were in #LosAngeles to participate in #expowest , an annual event that offers us a precious source of inspiration to always remain at the forefront of consumer tastes and innovation in the food sector. It's an amazing opportunity to make new connections and establish future collaborations. 🌱 Some insights: •⁠ ⁠Frozen fruit and foods: innovations in freezing techniques to preserve taste and nutritional value. •⁠ ⁠Asian Flavors : A surge in authentic and fusion Asian flavors meeting growing consumer demand. •⁠ ⁠Gut Health Food : Products focused on promoting a healthy gut microbiome •⁠ ⁠Almonds/Alternative Proteins: Expanding the range of alternative proteins for various dietary needs. •⁠ ⁠Pouf and Crunch: a new interpretation of texture, these snacks offer unique sensations and flavors. The atmosphere is always full of energy, with a wide range of colours, scents and products that push us to put our maximum effort into contributing to a positive change in the food sector. 👩🏼💻 We look forward to sharing our experiences and discoveries here with you! #Expowest #FoodInnovation #Connections #PositiveChange

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