Foods with Roots
To meet the growing demand for plant-based foods in Europe by distributing delicious convenience foods to retail shops and petrol stations
- Stage Product In Development
- Industry Food and Beverage
- Location Riga, Latvia
- Currency EUR
- Founded March 2017
- Employees 0
- Incorporation Type Not Incorporated
Company Summary
We produce plant-based fast food, tofu and soy milk. More and more people are switching from meat and dairy products to plant-based protein alternatives. It’s healthier and environmentally friendlier. We strive to satisfy growing demand for such products. There is a revolution going on in food industry and we are going to be part of it.
Team
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Managing directorInformation technology professional, studying project management. Have been involved in several early stage startups. Enthusiastic about startups. Attended countless seminars and lectures on business development and finance. Studied online entrepreneurship courses from Stanford University, where he worked in international teams to develop business idea concepts and prototypes. Strong organisational skills and work ethic.
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Chief technology officerFood scientist. Food and drink engineer, working towards masters degree. Expert in legislation, quality control, equipment specifications, food chemistry and other food industry related processes. Experience as honey technologist at Daugmalesmedus, chocolate technologist at Pure Chocolate and has been working as home producer of chocolate and it's products. Recently graduated from a half-year course in food business and leadership.
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Production managerHas experience working in the food industry, working in cafe’s and delivery services. Took part in organizing food courts at festivals such as “Komēta”, “SapfoFest”, “Natūrs”, “Vegan festival” and others. Co-founded a catering company “NeZvērs”, that took parts in events, festivals and organized private parties. Has strong communication skills, organizational skills and experience in managing events.
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Ramsey RimkeitProduct development and marketingExperience working closely with clients in the food & beverages industry in Austria, Germany, Turkey & USA. Experienced as a cook in a vegan restaurant (in Paris, France) and in recipe and product development for the company “NeZvērs”. Has experience translating marketing and product information and writing copy for digital marketing. Strong presentation skills (experienced voice actor and teacher).
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