What is the greenhouse effect?
What is the greenhouse effect? 26.02.25 | Jakob Tresch The greenhouse effect is a natural process that keeps our planet warm enough to sustain life. In today’s world, it’s also a major driver of climate change, with direct consequences for food production, supply chains, and the entire agricultural sector. Understanding its role is crucial for […]
What are Scopes?
What are Scopes? 24.02.25 | Jakob Tresch The food industry is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, from agricultural production to processing, packaging, and distribution. To measure and manage its environmental impact, businesses in the sector must classify emissions into three categories: Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3. These categories, established […]
What is a food carbon footprint?
What is a food carbon footprint? 12.02.25 | Jakob Tresch The way we grow, transport and consume food has a big impact on the environment. Every step of food production – from farming to packaging, shipping, and even food waste—releases carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases into the air. This impact is called the […]
What is CO2?
What is co2? 05.02.25 | Jakob Tresch CO2 (or carbon dioxide) is an invisible gas that is naturally present in the air. CO2 plays a key role in agriculture because it is essential for plant life. Plants absorb CO2 during photosynthesis and release oxygen in return. However, CO2 is also one of the main greenhouse […]
Niatsu is selected for KlimUp
NIATSU IS SELECTED FOR KLIMUP 03.12.24 | Zürich Niatsu, a cleantech startup revolutionizing carbon accounting for the food industry, is proud to announce its acceptance into the KlimUp funding program, by the City of Zurich. This initiative supports innovative startups and non-profit organizations dedicated to advancing climate protection and fostering a circular economy. The KlimUp program […]
Why Artificial Intelligence Will Change Sustainability
Why artificial intelligence will change sustainability 21.11.24 | Jakob Tresch As the CTO of a startup at the intersection of food, technology, and sustainability, I’m often struck by how limited access to climate data remains. For over two decades, there’s been a massive effort to expand knowledge about carbon emissions within the Life Cycle Assessment […]
Niatsu Launches Carbon Chef
Niatsu launches carbon chef 10.11.24 | Zürich Niatsu is launching Carbon Chef, an AI-powered tool to footprint food recipes. Developed in collaboration with the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), Carbon Chef automatically calculates the carbon footprint of recipes and food products, empowering businesses and consumers to make environmentally conscious decisions. “Our tool captures over 90% […]
Niatsu Wins Third Place at SSC 2024
Niatsu wins third place at the Swiss Sustainability Challenge 2024 for its innovative CO2 footprint calculation platform.
Niatsu Joins Seedbed Cohort 2024
Niatsu joins seedbed cohort 2024 17.06.24 | Leuven Niatsu is thrilled to announce its selection as part of the new cohort for the prestigious EIT Food Seedbed Incubator, one of Europe’s leading entrepreneurship programs. Operated by EIT Food, the world’s largest food innovation community, the Seedbed Incubator supports groundbreaking innovations aimed at transforming the agrifood sector. […]
Niatsu Wins Oikos Catalyst 2024
Niatsu wins Oikos catalyst 2024 14.04.24 | St. Gallen Niatsu was crowned the winner of the first-ever Oikos Catalyst competition. Held at the University of St. Gallen’s SQUARE, this inaugural event brought together entrepreneurs to tackle pressing issues in the food sector, such as food waste and overconsumption, while promoting sustainability and innovation. The competition featured four promising […]