Fungi For Future Wins Lineage's Hackathon

On September 21, Lineage, a leading business in cold chain logistics, announced the winner of their hackathon 'Tackling Food Waste for a Sustainable Future' held in Amsterdam. After two days of intensive collaboration and innovation at the Eye Film Museum, Fungi For Future emerged as the victorious team.

Fungi For Future was lauded for their unique solution to combat food waste: creating packaging material alternatives from mycelium. This innovative approach has the potential to drastically alter the supply chain and reduce waste.

Harld Peters, President of Lineage Europe, expressed his admiration, saying, "Fungi For Future genuinely astounded us with their blend of creativity and technical prowess." As a reward, the team not only receives a cash prize but also a six-month mentorship program facilitated by The Waste Transformers and Lineage.

Lara van Druten, CEO of The Waste Transformers, affirmed their excitement about collaborating with Fungi For Future, stating, "These young thinkers have the capacity to revolutionize how we deal with food waste. We're eager to jointly strive for a greener future."

The proud Fungi For Future team responded, "This hackathon was a truly inspiring experience. With this prize and the mentorship, we're enthusiastic to further develop our solution."

Lineagelogistics.com