Austrian food start-up transforms apricot kernels into vegan cheese delight
Start-up portrait: Freundeskreis revolutionizes plant-based nutrition with "Cam-mmh-berta" made from local ingredients
While the search for plant-based alternatives to dairy products is in full swing in the food industry, an Austrian start-up has come up with a surprisingly unusual approach: Freundeskreis has developed a vegan cheese alternative that is based neither on nuts nor soy, but on a previously overlooked raw material - apricot kernels.
The innovation is called "Cam-mmh-berta" and presents itself as a creamy, tender and mildly nutty treat that is completely plant-based. What makes it special is that the product follows a clean label approach and consists of just four ingredients.
Behind the start-up is a team that sees itself as a circle of friends. The team's mission is to make the world a better place. With their product, they not only want to appeal to vegans, but also to people who simply want to broaden their culinary horizons.
The development of Cam-mmh-berta was a lengthy process. The ambition was high: to create a sustainable product that benefits the planet and tastes good at the same time.
What sets Freundeskreis apart from many other food start-ups is the approach of using traditional production methods for an innovative product. Using apricot kernels as the basis for a cheese alternative is not only creative, but also sustainable.
The product is distributed via various channels. In addition to an online store, Freundeskreis also offers its Cam-mmh-berta through retail partners and is present at events, trade fairs and markets.
The start-up positions itself not only as a producer of a vegan cheese alternative, but also as part of a movement that is rethinking nutrition and pursuing an inclusive approach.
The story of Freundeskreis is a perfect example of how innovative thinking and a willingness to experiment can lead to unexpected solutions. While large parts of the food industry rely on established plant-based alternatives, this Austrian start-up has found its own way that is both traditional and innovative.
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