Austria
Kern Tec, an Austria-based upcycling and food tech company founded in 2019, positions itself as a transformative force in the food and cosmetics industries. With the innovative slogan, "Turning wasted fruit pits/seeds into innovative ingredients for the food and cosmetics industry," Kern Tec leverages tech- and supply chain innovations to convert industrial byproducts into high-value ingredients.
The company processes pits from apricots, cherries, and plums, traditionally deemed waste, into sustainable and nutritious products like oils, protein powders, and dairy alternatives. These offerings present novel revenue streams in both the food & beverage sector and cosmetic applications.
Boasting a team of 40+ and having upcycled over 1,000,000 kg of fruit pits, Kern Tec is focusing on scaling its processes across Europe. Its recent investment, a $10.00K support from EIT Food received on 01 December 2024, underscores growing investor confidence in its vision.
