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Kaisa Karhunen

CEO

BioMush Oy

Espoo, Finland

SpeakerSustainable/circular solution provider

Kaisa, CEO of BioMush, leverages 25 years in the food industry to drive innovation in sustainable, umami-flavored ingredients through solid-state fermentation.

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BioMush Oy

BioMush Oy

Start-up company

Espoo, Finland

At the forefront of innovation, BioMush harnesses the power of solid-state fermentation technology to revolutionize the food industry. We are in the business for providing industrial clients with a ready technological solution which will 1) transform their low-value side-streams into, 2) clean label umami flavour products, customized to desired taste profile, 3) at a production cost comparable to traditional umami flavour products. Our flavouring components, currently manufactured in-house, have already gained acclaim among industrial food producers and foodservice operators.
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About me

Hello, I’m Kaisa Karhunen, the CEO of BioMush. With nearly 25 years of experience in the food industry, I’ve had the privilege of working with global companies like Valio, Unilever, Sodexo, and Findus. In 2022, I joined BioMush, a Finnish food tech company, to lead our mission of transforming food industry side streams into valuable, umami-flavored ingredients.

At BioMush, we’ve developed innovative solid-state fermentation technology that not only reduces industrial waste but also creates natural, clean-label flavoring solutions for plant-based foods. Our efforts have already helped us raise $3.08 million to tackle the significant amount of global food industry sidestreams wasted annually.

I’m passionate about driving sustainable solutions in the food industry and excited about the future of BioMush. Let’s create a more sustainable and flavorful world together!

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Speaker sessions (1)

Wednesday, 12 February 2025

09:30 - 10:30

Solutions to valorize food waste

Format:Video conferencingTrack:Pitching session

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