Israeli microalgae innovator SimpliiGood, founded by Algaecore Technologies, reveals a clean-label chicken analog made from its spirulina product, claiming it offers the same nutritional profile as chicken. Spirulina has a rich composition of whole protein and an impressive profile of vitamins and minerals. It is a good source of iron, calcium, B vitamins, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants. “100 grams of SimpliiGood spirulina microalgae provides the equivalent of 200 grams of real chicken in protein load, explains Baruch Dach, SimpliiGood’s founder and CTO. Full article: https://israeltrade.org.au/2023/07/12/simpliigood-claims-new-spirulina-based-chicken-offers-same-nutriti
Getting fresh coffee into our hands usually exacts a huge carbon footprint, requiring thousands of air miles and myriad packaging at every stage of the production chain. Coffee machines normally use beans that have already been roasted, which involves a resource-heavy heating process as well as shipping beans from one place to another over extended periods of time. Israeli startup ansā has developed a unique method that allows coffee drinkers to roast their own green beans at home, without plenty of wasteful, non-sustainable packaging and the pollution that comes from heating them. H/T NoCamels for the scoop! https://nocamels.com/2023/05/coffee-goes-green-with-home-roasted-beans/
Two outcomes of the pandemic – the growth of remote work and a hard-hit hospitality industry – inspired the founders of Third Place to create an online marketplace that connects remote and hybrid workers with “work-friendly” hospitality venues where they can eat, drink, and connect with colleagues and the community.Third Place aims to revitalise the hospitality industry and provide better options for remote work by promoting cafes, restaurants, pubs and hotels that have all the essentials for productivity, like free Wi-Fi and power outlets, and a comfortable and inspiring atmosphere. Individual and team passes and packages are available.https://third-place.org/