Sustainable upcycling Target consumer packaged goods and cosmetics brands seeking sustainable ingredient sources by highlighting Kern Tec’s proven track record in upcycling fruit pits into high-value ingredients, opening dialogue with plant-based milk, dairy-alternative, and oil/cosmetic product lines.

Europe expansion Leverage the company’s scale-up trajectory and Europe-wide deployment to propose regional partnerships, co-manufacturing, or white-label solutions with European food producers looking to reduce waste and diversify ingredients.

Awarded credibility Use recognition from Best Food Waste Reduction Solution and EIT Food Marketed Innovation Prize to build credibility with prospects, enabling faster introductions to retailers, co-ops, and manufacturers prioritizing sustainability commitments.

Strategic partnerships Explore collaborations with retailers and co-ops (e.g., Coop initiatives) for apricot kernel drinks and milk alternatives, offering channel-ready, waste-reducing SKUs that align with Nice to Save Food branding and sustainability campaigns.

Broad application Highlight the versatility of Kern Tec’s ingredients for foods, beverages, cosmetics, and industrial applications to expand addressable markets beyond dairy replacements, including snacks, protein powders, and specialty oils.