CT Day 1 Session 3 Archives - Food & Hospitality Next.Africa

August 16, 2019

Leah Bessa

I am the Co-Founder of Gourmet Grubb, which looks at using EntoMilk, dairy alternative made from insects.

I am also currently doing my PhD in Food Science at Stellenbosch University, researching the potential of insects to be a food ingredient for human consumption, with the main focus being on insects as sustainable alternative to meat. My research is aimed at determining the nutritional value, microbial safety and functional application of Black Soldier Fly Larvae.

In 2018 I had the honor of participating in the Emerging Creatives Programme at the Design Indaba as a Food Designer. I exhibited an ice cream made from Entomilk.

My industry experience so far has been focused on product development, chemical and microbial analysis and meat processing. Furthermore I am confident with research tasks, reports and data capturing and evaluation.

Matthew Piper

Matthew is the founder of KHULA, a fast growing B2B marketplace for emerging farmers in Africa.

KHULA aims to create more efficient supply chains and is a convergence of food, logistics, fintech and big data.

The platform grows emerging farmers by providing them with access to markets, and further support through its growing network.
KHULA was recently awarded #1 App overall at the MTN App of the year awards, as well as one of the worlds top 10 social ventures at the Chivas Venture.