Journey Foods Selected as Thrive 100 Finalist for Global Innovators

Journey Foods
November 24, 2024
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We are proud to announce that Journey Foods has been selected as one of THRIVE's Top 100 Global Innovators in the 2024 THRIVE Global Impact Challenge. This recognition places us among an elite group of companies driving innovation in the agrifood technology sector, specifically in the Nutrition & Health category.

About the Recognition

The THRIVE Global Impact Challenge identifies and celebrates companies that are developing groundbreaking solutions to advance the future of food and agriculture. The Top 100 Global Innovators represent the most promising and innovative companies across five critical sectors:

  • Soil Health & Biodiversity
  • Nutrition & Health
  • Reducing & Offsetting GHG Emissions
  • Cleantech: Water & Energy
  • Food Security & Waste Reduction

The THRIVE Global Impact Summit

This recognition coincided with the THRIVE Global Impact Summit, held on November 6-7, 2024, in Silicon Valley. The summit brought together industry leaders, innovators, government officials, corporate partners, and investors to explore cutting-edge trends and address critical challenges in agrifood tech innovation.

The event featured comprehensive discussions on:

  • AI's transformative potential in agriculture
  • Sustainable farming practices
  • Investment trends in agtech
  • Technological innovation
  • Climate change mitigation strategies

Looking Forward

Being named among the Top 100 Global Innovators validates our mission and the impact of our technology in advancing nutrition and health solutions. This recognition comes at a pivotal time in the agrifood tech sector, as the industry focuses increasingly on sustainable practices and innovative solutions to global food challenges.

We are honored to be featured alongside other groundbreaking companies in THRIVE's Global Innovators Top 100 Map, which showcases the diverse and innovative solutions being developed across the global agrifood tech ecosystem.

About THRIVE

THRIVE is a leading organization in the agrifood technology space, dedicated to advancing innovation in agriculture and food production. Their annual Global Impact Challenge and Summit serve as crucial platforms for connecting innovators with investors, corporates, and fellow entrepreneurs who are driving change in the agrifoodtech and climate tech sectors.

This recognition reinforces our commitment to continuing our work in revolutionizing the food industry through innovative technology and data-driven solutions. We look forward to the opportunities this achievement will bring and to continuing our mission of transforming the future of food.

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