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Whiteboard Foods to Showcase Plant-Based Food Innovation at MaRS Climate Impact

Whiteboard Foods brings food technology and environmental awareness together to address market demand


OTTAWA, CANADA — November, 24, 2023 — Whiteboard Foods today announced its participation at the upcoming MaRS Climate Impact conference on November 29-30, 2023. This event brings together the world’s foremost tech, climate, and finance leaders to advance sustainability and climate solutions.

The global transition to a net-zero future requires a massive and collaborative effort and this conference acts as a critical platform to advance sustainable technologies. The event features an intensive two day agenda of interactive panel discussions, thought-provoking debates, and company demos.

“It’s incredibly promising and exciting to see MaRS bring together members of the global climate impact community,” said Prashant Jairaj, General Manager, Whiteboard Foods, “The Climate Impact conference is a critical platform for innovation and collaboration between different facets of the cleantech sector. We are deeply honoured to be part of the MaRS Start-Up Accelerator program and to have the opportunity to partner with MaRS in advancing environmental initiatives. The Whiteboard Foods team looks forward to contributing to building a more sustainable future and contributing to the conversation.”

Notably, Whiteboard Foods has been selected as one of four start-ups to pitch its pioneering approach to food tech and environmental sustainability to a distinguished panel of Canadian and U.S. investors during the Seed pitch session. This selection follows Whiteboard Foods' recent acceptance to the MaRS Startup Accelerator Program, where it was selected for its innovative approach to ethical, sustainable, and cruelty-free consumer food products.



About Whiteboard Foods

Whiteboard Foods is committed to creating a world of sustainable, ethical, and cruelty-free foods with its patented scaffold technology. As a subsidiary of Spiderwort, a renowned cellulose-based biotechnology firm focusing on medical and medical aesthetics advancements, Whiteboard Foods benefits from extensive expertise in cellulose-based biotechnology, driving innovations in the food industry while prioritizing environmental values without sacrificing nutrition or quality.


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