IFT announces new partnership with PeakBridge on the Startup Pavillion at IFT FIRST 2025.
Image courtesy of Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
In a recent press release, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), revealed a new partnership with global venture capital firm PeakBridge on the Startup Pavillion at IFT FIRST 2025, which is taking place July 13-16, 2025, at McCormick Place located in Chicago, Illinois.1
“Since day one, our team has been driven by finding practical, smart solutions to increasingly urgent problems across our global food system. That means investing in the best proprietary, science-backed technologies and in food innovation that makes economic sense – and tastes great,” said Nadav Berger, PeakBridge founding general partner, in a press release.1 “Partnering with IFT, an organization of brilliant technologists and scientists, is a perfect match. We’re excited to be more involved in IFT FIRST, the ultimate space to connect food and tech – exactly the heart of our mission.”
Through the Startup Pavillion, ingredient providers, business professionals, peers, food scientists, and product developers are able to meet with startups.1 At the event, around 100 FoodTech startups exhibit their innovations and additionally have the choice to take part in a speed pitch competition. Winners and the runners-up can be awarded $15,000.1
“IFT is thrilled to partner with PeakBridge on the Startup Pavilion at IFT FIRST. They are truly one of the top leaders in FoodTech investment and recognize the urgent need to identify, develop, and support food startups as we seek solutions to address our top food problems,” said IFT CEO Christie Tarantino-Dean.1 “The Startup Pavilion has quickly become one of the most popular aspects of IFT FIRST as it not only showcases food innovation from startups in all stages of growth but provides these startups with the platform that they need and the connections that they require to bring their product to market to address those food challenges.”
For those interested in attending IFT FIRST 2025, registration will be available in March 2025.
To learn more, please visit2: https://www.iftevent.org/.
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