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ISM Start-up Pitches Award 2026

On 2 February 2026, eight selected start-ups will present their ideas and products live on the Talks & Tasting Stage.


The Start-up Pitches Award went to:

The winner of the Start-up pitch, FRENVI

FRENVI (FRiendlyENVIronment)

The future is edible – sustainable enjoyment with EATlery®

FRENVI is an innovative start-up that is breaking new ground in sustainability with 100% bio-based zero-waste products. The company manufactures edible cutlery and coffee cups – cutlery and cups made from delicious pastries that can simply be eaten or composted after use.

EATlery® thus offers a delicious alternative to conventional disposable cutlery and plastic cups and is perfectly in tune with the spirit of the times: social change, growing environmental awareness and stricter regulations – such as the EU-wide ban on disposable cutlery – are creating the perfect momentum for sustainable product concepts like this.

With its motto ‘Zero Waste – 100% Enjoyment’, EATlery® appeals not only to environmentally conscious consumers, but also to restaurants and companies that want to reduce their ecological footprint. The products are functional, versatile and impress with their taste and quality.

EATlery® shows how innovative product development, social trends and legal requirements can become a real success story. Edible innovations are a step towards a more enjoyable, healthier and more sustainable world.

Find out more about FRENVI and its products here .


A jury with expertise – moderation with experience

Prof. Dr. Andrea Maier-Nöth

Prof. Dr. Andrea Maier-Nöth

Health psychology & nutritional science

Fabio Ziemssen

Fabio Ziemssen

Partner at Zintinus, Food Venture Capital

Andreas Hohmann

Andreas Hohmann

Chief Operating Officer, BFBbestfuturebrands GmbH

Markus Kuntke

Markus Kuntke

Head of trend and innovation, REWE International AG

Host & coaching:

Robert Kronekker

Robert Kronekker

Food entrepreneur, investor & start-up mentor

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