BettaFish

2024, you’ve truly been one for the books – a year filled with growth, grit, and milestones that made waves! 🌊 Reflecting on this incredible journey, we can’t help but feel immense pride and gratitude for everything our small but mighty BettaF!sh team has accomplished. Here are some of the #highlights (trust us, it wasn’t easy to choose!) that defined this year: 🌱 25 Million Touchpoints During Veganuary 🌱 Seaweed-powered TU-NAH made its mark across Germany and beyond, with bold, game-changing partnerships like Deutsche Bahn and Pizza Hut. Who knew Veganuary could taste this good? 🥄 The SAL-NOM Jar #Launch From dream to reality! Countless R&D sessions, taste tests, and determination brought our SAL-NOM Jars to shelves and tables. It’s a flavor-packed milestone we’re beyond proud of. 👩🏼🔬🔬 FUNSEA Project Kick-Off in Trondheim The future of #seaweed innovation is here! This EU-backed research initiative, launched with our amazing partners in Trondheim, is unlocking the untapped potential of seaweed. 🏆 #Award Wins Winning the KfW Sonderpreis and the EIT Food Market Innovation Prize was a huge honor, but these awards mean so much more than recognition. They’re proof that pushing boundaries and building a sustainable ocean economy truly matters. 🛒 TU-NAH Cans Hit Supermarket Shelves Seeing TU-NAH in the REWE Centermarkt near our HQ was a personal highlight. But the real win? Rolling out to more REWE stores, making plant-based seafood accessible to even more people. 🚀 🌱 First Batch of B2B #Ingredients Delivering our first batch of B2B ingredients was a huge step for us. Seeing our seaweed innovation integrated into other products is just the beginning of something big! 🤝 Visit from Cem Özdemir Hosting Germany’s Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture was a true honor. Sharing our vision for #sustainable seafood was inspiring – and seeing him fall in love with our seaweed brownies? Pure joy! 🍫🌊 None of these milestones would have been possible without the incredible people around us: 🔹 Our BettaF!sh team, who pour their hearts into this mission every single day. 🔹 Our partners and supporters, who help us dream bigger and go further. 🔹 Our community, who continue to cheer us on, one jar, can, and TU-NAH pizza at a time. As we dive into 2025, we’re ready to dream even bigger, create even better, and keep building a future where seafood is sustainable, delicious, and kinder to our planet. 🌎 2025, let’s make even bigger waves together. Who’s with us? 🌊💙 #seaweed #innovation #2024recap #futureoffood #thankyou

What an incredible event! 🌿🚀 It was inspiring to be surrounded by so much #innovation, creativity, and passion for shaping the #futureoffood. A big thank you to Aramark Deutschland for organizing this Marketplace in Hamburg and giving us the opportunity to showcase BettaF!sh TU-NAH alongside other game-changers in the #food industry. Let's keep making waves together! 💚🐟

🌱 Big News! A Perfect Match for Sustainability and Quality in Food Service 🌱 We are beyond thrilled to announce our partnership with HOFMANNs, a pioneer in tailored, deep-frozen meal solutions for community, healthcare, social catering, and kindergartens. Together, we’re diving into a collaboration that combines BettaF!sh's innovative seaweed-based TU-NAH with HOFMANN’s dedication to high-quality, nutritious meals. ✨ Why This Partnership Matters: 🌊 Shared Values: Both BettaFish and HOFMANNs prioritize sustainable practices and exceptional ingredient quality. 📦 Innovation Meets Tradition: HOFMANN's, with its roots dating back to 1960, brings a legacy of excellence that aligns beautifully with our mission of reimagining the seafood experience. 🌱 Sustainability in Action: HOFMANN's ingredients are sourced regionally around Baden-Württemberg, and their meals are crafted to retain vital nutrients and flavors. Add TU-NAH to the mix, and the result is delicious, sustainable, and planet-friendly. 🍝 Introducing Penne TU-NAH: Our collaboration kicks off with a star dish: Penne TU-NAH! This vegetarian delight is crafted for those who crave an indulgent yet light pasta experience: Featuring a vegan TU-NAH alternative made from seaweed. Ready to try it? Add Penne TU-NAH to your Teamlunch! With express delivery from HOFMANN’s trusted logistics partner, it’ll be on your plate in no time. 🌟 🚀 This partnership marks a huge step in making plant-based seafood alternatives accessible across the food service industry, from hospitals to kindergartens, empowering more people to make sustainable choices without compromising taste or quality. Thank you so much for this awesome partnership Clarissa A. Johanna Berg Anna Gavrilovic Felix Kliemann Lisa-Marie Kuhn 🌊 #BettaFish #HOFMANNS #PenneTUNAH #SustainableFood #FoodServiceInnovation #SeaweedRevolution #PlantBasedFuture

What an inspiring two days at the Food ingredients Europe fair in Frankfurt! 🌍✨ This event, renowned for connecting the brightest minds in the food industry, proved to be a transformative experience for the BettaF!sh team. 👥 Team in Action: Thorsten Behnk, Leonie Wagner, Pau Martí Garriga, and Miriam Gößmann dove headfirst into the action, meeting ingredient companies, research institutes, and distributors. From forging valuable new connections with research and scale-up companies 🧫 to reinforcing relationships with our existing partners, the networking opportunities were unparalleled. 🚀 We’re thrilled about the promising ways these collaborations could shape the future of sustainable food innovation. 🎤 Star Moment: The absolute cherry on top—Leonie Wagner delivered a fantastic pitch at the Innovation Hub on "How Innovation and Collaboration Can Build a Better Food System". She totally rocked the stage, sparking conversations and inspiring the audience with our vision for a sustainable ocean economy. 🌟💖 🌿 Seaweed’s Role in the Future of Food: Events like FIE remind us of the untapped potential of seaweed to revolutionize the food industry. While some innovative companies have already introduced fantastic seaweed-based ingredients, many opportunities remain to further integrate this versatile and sustainable resource into food products. Events like FIE reaffirm why collaboration is key in revolutionizing the food system. Here's to pushing boundaries, embracing innovation, and creating a better future for food. 🌱 Laura Elphick Food ingredients Europe #FIConference #Innovation #Collaboration #Sustainability #Seaweed #BettaFish

🌟 Be part of the plant-based revolution! 🌟 Our innovative, seaweed-based SAL-NOM is in the running for the V-Label Germany awards—but we need your vote to make a splash! 🌊🐟 Why vote for SAL-NOM? 🌱 Eco-Friendly Ingredients: Seaweed grows without fresh water, fertilizer, or arable land—making it one of the most sustainable food sources on the planet. 🌍 Protecting Oceans: By embracing plant-based seafood, we help preserve marine ecosystems and reduce overfishing. 📅 Voting closes on November 30th, so now is the time to act! Here’s how you can make a difference: 1️⃣ Click here: https://lnkd.in/exg8Nf9D 2️⃣ Select SAL-NOM 🥗 3️⃣ Share this post with your friends and network to amplify our impact! Let’s show the world that plant-based fish is the future of sustainable food. Your vote is a step toward a healthier planet, one bite at a time! 🌍💚 Thank you for your support—together, we’re making waves for change. 🌟 V-Label ProVeg Deutschland #VLabelGermany #VoteNow #SustainableSeafood #PlantBasedRevolution #SALNOM

🌟 BettaF!sh ranks #1 in Austria’s HIT REGAL Innovationsstudie 2024! 🌟 We’re beyond excited to share that, since entering the Austrian market just two years ago, BettaF!sh has soared to the top, securing the #1 position in the HIT Regal Innovationsstudie 2024! 🎉 This rapid ascent underscores the growing demand for plant-based fish alternatives in Austria and highlights the impact we’re making with our seaweed-based products. This journey holds a special place for us: three years ago, Deniz pitched BettaF!sh’s vision in front of REGAL, sharing our passion for sustainable seafood and our ambition to bring innovative, plant-based fish alternatives to the market. Fast forward, and today we’re honored to see our mission resonate with so many consumers and be recognized as Austria’s #1 brand for plant-based seafood. 🛒 And now, with our online shop open for Austria, it’s easier than ever for our Austrian community to enjoy BettaF!sh at home! Thank you to everyone in Austria who has chosen BettaF!sh and supported our mission for a more sustainable food system. 🌊💚 #BettaFish #SeaweedPower #HITRegal #Austria #PlantBased #SustainableFood #Innovation #SeafoodAlternative

🌟 We’re beyond thrilled—BettaF!sh has won the Sonderpreis at the KfW Award 2024! 🌟 This award is a celebration not only of our innovative plant-based fish alternatives but of our commitment to a sustainable future for our oceans and our planet. 🌍🌿 To the BettaF!sh team—this award is a tribute to your passion and dedication. Thank you for making waves every day. And a heartfelt thank you to the KfW Award team and judges for recognizing our journey. But wait—there’s more! 🛑 Catch us on TV! Tune in this Saturday at 10:30 am on ntv as we dive deeper into BettaF!sh’s mission and share what’s next for sustainable fish alternatives. 🐟📺 Mark your calendars, and let’s keep creating a ripple effect for change! 🌊 #KfWAwardGründen #MutVerändert #StartupsDesJahres

🚨 Today is World Vegan Day and we need your vote! 🚨 Our delicious and also seaweed based SAL-NOM has been nominated for the V-Label Germany awards! How exciting! 🏆 Voting is open from now, November 1st to November 30th, and every vote brings us one step closer to victory. 🙌 Here's how you can help: 1️⃣ Follow the link https://lnkd.in/exg8Nf9D 2️⃣ Vote for SAL-NOM (category: meat and fish alternatives) 3️⃣ Share with your friends and network to spread the word! Together, let's show that plant-based fish alternatives are the future of sustainable food! 🌍🐟💚 Thank you for your support—let’s make waves! 🌊✨ #VLabelGermany #SustainableSeafood #PlantBasedRevolution #SALNOM #VoteNow V-Label ProVeg Deutschland

On the October 16th was World Food Day and our Founder Deniz Ficicioglu was invited to the World Food Forum at FAO Headquarters in Rome! 🇮🇹 We were already thrilled to announce that we made it to the finals of the "Good Food for All, Today and Tomorrow" Extreme Tech Challenge, selected out of 468 innovations! And guess what? We took home the award in our category! 🌊🏆 Our mission to promote seaweed as a regenerative, nutritious food source is now officially part of the global conversation. It's a win not just for us, but for the health of our oceans, the sustainability of our food systems and the future of agriculture. 🌱 #WorldFoodDay2024 #fao #SeaweedRevolution #ExtremeTechChallenge

Yesterday our seaweed expert Miriam Gößmann was on site at The Future of Protein Production in Amsterdam. 🌱✨ We are happy and grateful for the opportunity to share our mission and tell more about our work with seaweed and how we create fish alternatives. Thank you for everyone who came along, said hey and tried our delicious TU-NAH. 🐟💙