Freya supplies food manufacturers with hypoallergenic, plant-based protein and fiber ingredients derived from brassica crop side-streams. These nutritionally dense components enable the development of sustainable vegan food products with a reduced environmental footprint.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The food manufacturing industry faces challenges in sourcing sustainable, plant-based protein and fiber ingredients that meet consumer demand for healthier, environmentally conscious products. Traditional ingredient sourcing often involves significant carbon footprints and can be subject to labor shortages and supply chain inefficiencies.
Solution
Freya provides food manufacturers with proprietary, plant-based protein and fiber ingredients derived from underutilized crop parts, primarily brassicas. These ingredients are hypoallergenic and nutritionally dense, enabling the development of vegan food products with reduced environmental impact. By transforming agricultural side-streams into high-value components, Freya supports a more sustainable and cost-effective food system. The company's patented harvesting technology and AI-driven precision agriculture platform, Intellia, optimize crop utilization and improve farmer economics, further enhancing sustainability.
Target Audience
Freya targets food manufacturers seeking to enhance the nutritional profile and sustainability of their product lines, particularly those developing plant-based or hybrid meat alternatives.
Features
- Hypoallergenic, plant-based protein and fiber ingredients derived from brassica crop side-streams.
- Nutritionally dense ingredients rich in nutraceuticals like sulforaphane and polyphenols, enabling biofortification.
- Patented Automated Selective Harvester ('Harvesta') technology to reduce harvest costs and maximize crop utilization.
- AI-powered data portal ('Intellia') for precision agriculture, providing farmers with field intelligence to optimize crop management and harvest activity.
- Ingredients suitable for a range of applications including meat hybridization, soups, smoothies, baked goods, and pet food.
- Significantly lower CO₂ footprint and reduced food miles compared to conventional protein sources like soy and pea.
- Supports the creation of vegan products with desirable taste and mouthfeel characteristics.