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Forward Fooding is the world's first collaborative platform for the food and beverage industry. We believe entrepreneurship can make a difference in solving some of biggest issues that are affecting our current food system that's why at Forward Fooding we are passionate about fostering food innovation by connecting food and foodtech entrepreneurs with the most relevant partners for their ventures.
Founded in 2014 in San Francisco, Forward Fooding is a boutique consulting firm for food companies that combines entrepreneurial acumen and tech expertise with corporate experience to help our clients to build more sustainable businesses and remain competitive in the long haul.
Born out of Forward Fooders' passion for contributing to building a brighter future of food working with the next generation of business leaders and helping them think more entrepreneurially and act fast to adapt to today's ever-changing business environment.
Since its inception in the UK in 2015, Forward Fooding has been working with medium and large multi-national companies and SMEs, with projects ranging from innovation strategy through to implementation; enabling lasting impact for their clients, partners, and affiliates.
Forward Fooding' history is deeply rooted in innovation, tech, and entrepreneurship: their 'secret sauce' for long-lasting business success.
To learn more about Forward Fooding visit:
Website: www.fowardfooding.com
FoodTech Data Navigator: https://forwardfooding.com/food-tech-data
Founded in 2014 in San Francisco, Forward Fooding is a boutique consulting firm for food companies that combines entrepreneurial acumen and tech expertise with corporate experience to help our clients to build more sustainable businesses and remain competitive in the long haul.
Born out of Forward Fooders' passion for contributing to building a brighter future of food working with the next generation of business leaders and helping them think more entrepreneurially and act fast to adapt to today's ever-changing business environment.
Since its inception in the UK in 2015, Forward Fooding has been working with medium and large multi-national companies and SMEs, with projects ranging from innovation strategy through to implementation; enabling lasting impact for their clients, partners, and affiliates.
Forward Fooding' history is deeply rooted in innovation, tech, and entrepreneurship: their 'secret sauce' for long-lasting business success.
To learn more about Forward Fooding visit:
Website: www.fowardfooding.com
FoodTech Data Navigator: https://forwardfooding.com/food-tech-data
Overview
Location
United Kingdom, England, London
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2014
Mentions in press and media 29
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| Jan 27, 2026 | 12 Swiss startups recognized by the global FoodTech 500 list | Organized by Forward Fooding, the FoodTech 500 is a list of international startups and scaleup companies at the intersection between food, technology and sustainability. From 1,200 applications spanning 87 countries, the jury shortlisted t... |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Heura Launches Daditos, an Alternative to Ham Cubes Made From Legumes & Healthy Fats | Spanish plant-based meat brand Heura has announced the launch of Daditos, a product inspired by ham cubes but made entirely from legumes and healthy fats. The Daditos are said to be free of additives and high in protein, providing 18g per s... |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Automated vertical farming startup Vertical Future up for sale after posting $13m loss | Vertical farming startup Vertical Future is for sale on an insolvency market after posting pre-tax losses that exceed £10 million ($13.2 million). “Like others in the vertical farming sector, we have faced significant headwinds in a difficu... |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Cellva Shifts Focus to Microencapsulation Technology with Launch of Cocoa Substitute | Cellva has recently undergone a strategic pivot, refocusing its efforts on microencapsulation technology, which it sees as central to its future growth. This shift is accompanied by the consolidation of its research and development and admi... |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Alternative Protein Companies Including Nature’s Fynd, Heura & Upside Foods Rank Highly in the FoodTech 500 | The FoodTech 500, an annual ranking by Forward Fooding that showcases agrifoodtech startup and scaleup companies working to create a better future of food, has published its results for 2024. Several notable alternative protein companies ha... |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Plant-Based Sector Central to Canada’s Food Tech Economy – But Funding Gap & Trump Tariffs Threaten Progress | 5 Mins Read Unlike its rivals, Canada’s agrifood tech sector is built on public investment, which leaves a “venture capital gap” – and Trump tariffs threaten to further complicate things. Plant proteins, functional foods, and food waste sol... |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Catalonia Eyes Foreign Interest in Report Promoting ‘Booming’ Alternative Protein Sector | 3 Mins Read Catalonia is home to a ‘booming’ alternative protein industry, says a government report as Spain’s autonomous region looks to become a European hub for future food. As Spain’s alternative protein sector expands, Catalonia is hop... |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Fabumin Attracts Attention from Grupo Bimbo and Haagen Dazs for its Unique Upcycled Aquafaba in Powder Form | Israel’s Fabumin has developed a functional and multipurpose egg replacer for the food industry by upcycling legume water waste, otherwise known as aquafaba, an ingredient known for its unique emulsifying, foaming, and thickening properties... |
| Mar 25, 2024 | FoodTech 500: Plant-Based Companies Lead the Way in Forward Fooding’s Annual List of Food Innovators | 11 Mins Read Described as the “Fortune 500 of agrifood tech”, food tech consultancy Forward Fooding has released its 2023 FoodTech 500 list, with the highest number of companies belonging to the plant-based sector. Other alternative protein... |
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FAQ about Forward Fooding
When was Forward Fooding founded?
Forward Fooding was founded in 2014.
What has the press written about Forward Fooding?
Parsers VC has collected 29 articles mentioning Forward Fooding, among them “12 Swiss startups recognized by the global FoodTech 500 list” (Jan 27, 2026) and “Heura Launches Daditos, an Alternative to Ham Cubes Made From Legumes & Healthy Fats” (Sep 11, 2025).
Is Forward Fooding still active?
Yes, Forward Fooding is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Apr 10, 2026.