The Good Wild Receives Funding to Advance Sustainable Plant-Based Foods Globally

The Good Wild Receives Funding to Advance Sustainable Plant-Based Foods Globally

By Staff Writer 01 August 2024

The Good Wild, a pioneering food technology initiative specializing in plant-based food alternatives, has announced a new investment from Founder One. Co-founded by Dilara Koçak and Hüseyin Şirin, The Good Wild aims to revolutionize herbal protein solutions. Their product lineup includes sprouted and fermented foods, sprouted soups, dried legume sprouts, sprouted snacks, granola varieties, pulse flours, and crispy pulses, all free from added sugars, synthetic additives, preservatives, and colorants, with 32 gluten-free options.

Co-Founder Dilara Koçak expressed enthusiasm about the investment, stating, "With this first round of investment, we are excited to enter new markets and prepare for export. We believe that with very high plant-based protein, we will solve hunger, famine, and health problems, which are important problems in the world, without compromising on ethical and scientific values."

Ali Şahin, General Manager of Founder One Investment Committee, commented on the investment: "Our investment in The Good Wild, which emphasizes low carbon emission production and advanced transformation products, reflects our commitment to sustainability and faith in environmentally friendly business models. We are proud to support this innovative project that builds the safe food systems of the future by protecting the essence of food without disturbing it."

The new funding will enable The Good Wild to expand its market reach and prepare for international exports, furthering its mission to provide ethical and sustainable plant-based protein solutions to address global hunger and health challenges.

Source: Romina Ozsavidis / StartupCentrum

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