Finalists of the "Growing Further" innovation awards announced

18 countries, 4 categories, 12 finalists: Greenman Group drives innovation in food retail. Who secures the 100,000 euros prize money?

The Greenman Group, a multinational investment fund company with a portfolio of grocery-anchored retail properties worth approximately €1.35 billion, has announced the finalists for its Growing Further innovation awards. A total of 18 countries were represented when startups from the food retail industry submitted their ideas. The top three shortlisted entrants in the categories "Production & Packaging", "Distribution", "Retail" and "Waste Reduction" will take part in the final selection process and will be presented at the official awards ceremony in Dublin on January 25.

The overwhelming global response confirms our belief that innovative concepts can bring about positive change in European food retail supply chains.

John Wilkinson, CEO Greenman Group

The awards ceremony on January 25 will announce the winners of each category as well as an overall winner who will share €100,000 in prize money. The Greenman Group offers companies not only financial support, but also a platform for networking and knowledge sharing.

A jury of experts from the fields of venture capital, finance, entrepreneurship and science will evaluate the finalists based on their innovative ideas and strategies. The award ceremony is not only a recognition of outstanding achievements, but also offers the winners a high-profile platform to present their concepts and companies.

The finalists in the four categories are:

1. production & packaging

• Nerit'e
• THE FRESH PRODUCE MANUFACTORY
• Improvin'

2. distribution

• The Wonki Collective
• Kwayga
• Optiwiser A.I. Solutions

3. retail

• Hibyrd.io
• Martee's
• Zero Labs

4. waste reduction

• #MyGug
• Spore.Bio
• BiaSol

The Greenman Group, whose strategic focus in recent years has been on sustainability and innovation, is pursuing net zero targets in line with the Paris Agreement. By investing in technology-enabled businesses, including vertical farms, renewable energy supply and carbon capture projects, the Group aims to foster the development of companies that are revolutionizing food retail supply chains.