The startup operates a digital marketplace that connects businesses with a diverse range of food ingredients, including proteins, emulsifiers, and texturizers, tailored for various applications in food development. By providing precise ingredient selection in optimal pack sizes, the platform streamlines the sourcing process, enhancing efficiency throughout the entire food production cycle.
Funding
$470K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Food manufacturers often face challenges in sourcing specialty ingredients due to limited supplier options, high minimum order quantities, and lack of transparent pricing, which can slow down product development and increase costs.
Solution
1-2-Taste is a digital marketplace that connects food and beverage manufacturers with a wide range of specialty ingredient suppliers, offering a streamlined sourcing process with enhanced efficiency. The platform provides access to over 1000 ingredients from more than 60 certified suppliers, ensuring quality and traceability. Buyers can easily compare products and prices, access real-time inventory information, and download technical data sheets. 1-2-Taste also offers full-service ingredient sourcing solutions, including tail buying, to save valuable time and money for buyers.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes food and beverage manufacturers, particularly SMEs, seeking a streamlined and efficient way to source specialty ingredients for product development and production.
Features
- Extensive ingredient catalog including cocoa, dairy, emulsifiers, flavors, plant-based options, sweeteners, and texturizers
- Access to a network of certified suppliers with BRC, ISO, or FSCC-22000 certifications
- Transparent pricing and real-time inventory information
- Option to request quotes for larger quantities
- EU-based warehouse for fast delivery without import duties and taxes
- AI-powered ingredient search tool (Fifi)
- Full-service ingredient sourcing solutions, including tail buying
- Option to request samples