Spanish startup Gimme Sabor specialized in plant-based protein products, recently took home 4th place at the K-Startup Grand Challenge, a special accelerator program for innovative companies and an initiative from the South Korean government.
It’s the only European startup to receive an award and the only finalist with a foodtech project. The company forged ties with major names in the Korean food industry, such as Medisola and CJ, and took home $50k.
Gimme Sabor is “shaping the future of food” by creating plant-based seasonings for food. Their range of flavors includes sour cream and onion, roast chicken, and bacon and cheese, among others. It also makes 100% vegetable canned tuna, free of allergens, additives, mercury, and microplastics.