Session
Life Science / Well-being
The Current State and Future Direction of Food Innovation.
Food tech and innovation in the food industry are evolving rapidly as they address sustainability, health, and new culinary experiences. This session explores the current state of food innovation, showcasing the latest trends and groundbreaking examples while discussing the potential opportunities ahead. Key topics include alternative proteins, efficient food production, waste reduction, and the evolution of food culture. Participants will gain fresh insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the food industry.
Available passes
- Executive
- Business/Startup
- Rising Star
- City
Language：Japanese
Speakers
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Yasuo Murata
Future Food Fund Inc.
Yasuo Murata
Future Food Fund Inc. Fund Maneger
Fund manager of Future Food Fund, a CVC that invests in startups at Oisix Ra Daichi Co., Ltd. I was fundraising for Future Food Fund No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership in 2019 and No. 2 in 2024. Prior to moving to CVC, I worked as a product merchandising manager at Oisix and in business management for real shops. I specialize in plant physiology and completed a master's degree at the Graduate School of Science at Osaka City University.
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Alissa Miky
Aqua Theon Inc.
Alissa Miky
Aqua Theon Inc. CEO
Born in NY in 1992, Alissa helped launch a flower brand during her time at Waseda University, growing it into Rakuten's No.1. She gained experience in a sake startup, Fujimaki Department Store, and an Israeli trading company. In September 2019, she founded Aqua Theon inc. (formerly Cashi Cake inc.) in LA, with the mission of 'Bringing rural Japan to the world'. The company focuses on seaweed tech for food, alternative plastics, and medical capsules. Misaky.Tokyo, the marine plant-based Japanese sweets brand, has 1.4 million TikTok followers and is expanding nationwide.
