Co-creation, collaboration and system change - thoughts from Torino
July 19, 2019
Ben Holden gives his views following our trip to Torino for the EUSIC semi-final academy.
The latest news from us
in the food packaging world.
Defining Sustainability
July 11, 2019
Greenwashing is a challenge to the sustainability industry. Monika Tuominen takes a look at how misleading terms can effect the sustainability effort.
Food, Circularity & Koepala
July 5, 2019
A blog post looking at Food, Circularity & Koepala's role in the ecosystem
Finnish Nature and its Influence on Design
June 27, 2019
Here in Finland we don't just admire nature from a distance, but we use it in our designs and as our inspiration. For Koepala keeping our relationship with nature front and centre is a key motivator for us!
Koepala at World Circular Economy Forum 2019 - Day 1
June 3, 2019
A pre-event preview of the World Circular Economy Forum, Helsinki
London Food Tech Week Preview
May 17, 2019
A quick preview of our upcoming visit to London Food Tech Week.
London Food Tech Week Day 4
May 24, 2019
Our final day daily review from London Food Tech Week 2019
London Food Tech Week Summary
May 27, 2019
A look back at our trip to London to take part in YFood's London FoodTech Week
Koepala named as winning proposal in Helsinki Innovation Competition
March 20, 2019
Koepala win pilot opportunity in Kalasatama.
Koepala attend Nordic CleanTech Open
March 18, 2019
March 16-17 Koepala visited the magnificent surroundings of Trolleholm Castle in Sweden to take part in the Nordic CleanTech Open.
Koepala Sign the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment
March 14, 2019
Koepala are delighted to sign The New Plastic Economy's Global Commitment.
Koepala to attending Packaging Innovations 2019
February 21, 2019
Koepala will be exhibiting at Packaging Innovations 2019
Koepala named in Nordic Cleantech Open Top 25
February 20, 2019
Koepala named among the NCO Top 25 for 2019
Koepala is Hiring
February 14, 2019
Koepala Packaging is looking for an International Business Development Manager. For the full job description read the full article here.
Koepala at Beyond Next
February 8, 2019
Koepala attended the Beyond Next forum in the Netherlands
Koepala January Newsletter - In case you missed it.
January 30, 2019
A snapshot of Koepala's most recent newsletter.
Koepala win Kemira Industryhack event.
December 11, 2018
Koepala are happy and honoured to have won the Kemira Industryhack event.
Koepala involved in Circular Economy Events
December 7, 2018
Busy few weeks for the Koepala team
Kasvu Open and EIT FAN results announced
October 25, 2018
Everyone's a winner after Kasvu Open 2018
Koepala at London Start up events
October 18, 2018
Over the last few days Koepala have been involved in a couple of start up events in London, UK.
Koepala named in EIT's Food Accelerator network
October 4, 2018
Koepala is proud to be included as EIT Food introduces the 41 high-impact agri-food start-ups
Koepala at RTIE 2018
October 2, 2018
Koepala showcased their Aterimo solution to the UK's largest Takeaway Innovation show in London.
Koepala at TechInnovation Singapore
September 19, 2018
Koepala joined oher Finnish start-ups at the TechInnovation event in Singapore. A fantastic event which begins to develop Koepala's presence globally.
Foodbytes! London
September 13, 2018
Today Koepala attended the Foodbytes! London event. A great platform for Food and Agri tech start ups to to pitch and network
Aterimo up for Product Innovation Award
September 4, 2018
Koepala are very pleased to announce that our Aterimo solution is a finalist in the Product Innovation category at this years Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo
Koepala CEO to speak at Takeaway Innovation Expo
August 28, 2018
We are very proud to say that our CEO and Co-Founder, Janne, will be a key note speaker at RTIE 2018. Janne will be delivering a talk on 'Takeaway packaging design and innovation beyond disposable cups and plates.' The talk will be at 12:30pm on Tuesday 25th September and promises to be a very informative talk about the need for packaging to innovate.
Koepala to Attend lunch! Show in London
Koepela will be heading to the UK's largest Food-to-go trade fair...'lunch!' Running on the 20-21st September it is the trade show for the UK's Food-to-go industry.
Koepala is to Exhibit at TechInnovation Singapore 2018
August 22, 2018
Koepala is proud to announce that we will be exhibiting at TechInnovation in Singapore. We will be there as part of the Finnish Pavilion, which is showcasing Finnish industry to the ASEAN markets and is hosted by the Finnish Embassy in Singapore. TechInnovation is part of the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH Singapore).
Koepala CEO Talks to Good News from Finland
August 21, 2018
Janne Asikainen spoke to the team from 'Good News from Finland' about Koepala Aterimo and the exciting next steps for the company. Janne articulates the direction that Koepala is heading in and explains that the product is designed with functionality, efficiency and enjoyment in mind. By meeting the environmental challenges, reducing waste and enhancing the eating experience for the consumer Koepala Aterimo really showcases the future of Finnovation.
Koepala to attend Foodbytes! by Rabobank on 13/09/18
August 20, 2018
September is usually the start of fall, and things certainly look like they are 'falling' into place! Koepala will be on the road a fair bit attending a number of great events across Europe. The first of which will be the Foodbytes! by Rabobank event in London. Ben from Koepala will be on hand to discuss Koepala Aterimo and meet the new exciting startups and investors in the Food Tech sector.
Koepala named in the Top 100 Finest Growth Companies in Finland.
August 17, 2018
Koepala has been named among the 'Top 100 finest growth companies in Finland’ as part of Kasvu Open's circular economy Growth Pole. Koepala competed against 25 growth-run companies that were screened for two days of sparring by 48 applicants. The jury were looking for growth desire, market potential, ability to scale-up, and how the activity links with circular economy. We are delighted that the jury saw the current position of Koepala, and the future ambition we have here.
Koepala has been selected for MassChallenge EIT Food Accelerator Network programme
June 25, 2018
Koepala will join a 4-months intensive acceleration programme in Munich Germany with 40 other high-impact startups from 13 different countries.The finalists for MassChallenge EIT Food Accelerator Network programme were selected from more than 1,000 applicants from around the world. As part of the accelerator programme, the selected high-impact startups are able to engage with industry experts, corporates and investors, while receiving world-class mentoring, tailored programming, free co-working space and numerous key networking opportunities. At the end of the programme, the best startups from all locations will be awarded €180,000 in equity-free cash prizes.
Koepala wins Vivatech Challenge - Food and Catering Solutions for Employees
May 30, 2018
Koepala won international Vivatech Challenge - Food and Catering Solutions for Employees! The challenge was organized by Sodexo, and there were over 300 companies from 27 different countries who took part in the challenge. Koepala received the award at Vivatechnology 2018 fair in Paris 25.5.2018.
Koepala is the winner of Packbridge Challenge!
September 28, 2017
We have fantastic news! Koepala is the winner of the Packbridge Challenge 2017! Over 40 companies from 13 different countries took part in the Packbridge Challenge. The winner was announced 19.9.2017 at Top Packaging Summit in Malmö Sweden. The jury justified their choice by making the following statement: “A clever innovative solution that contributes to, and solves daily issues in a convenient way. The simplicity and sustainability of this innovative solution is probably more scalable than the inventors thought about.” Koepala was awarded with a check of 50 000 SEK at Top Packaging Summit by Packbridge. We are proud and honoured by this recognition! Thank you!
Packbridge Challenge finals at Top Packaging Summit in Malmö Sweden
September 13, 2017
We are a finalist at the Packbridge Challenge! The Packbridge Challenge is a competition for companies which are entrepreneurially led and have a unique technology / business idea and are able to be applied in the packaging value chain. The final is organized 19.-20.9.2017 in Top Packaging summit in Malmö Sweden. Koepala will be joining the final with nine other finalists. Read more here: http://www.toppackagingsummit.com/
Meet us at Lunch! Show 21.-22.9.2017 in London!
July 26, 2017
Koepala will be exhibiting at lunch! fair, the UK’s leading trade show for food-to-go, in ExCel London 21.-22.9-2017. You can find us at our stand SU-23, come and meet us there! We will also take part in Innovation Challenge Awards! Read more about the event here: http://www.lunchshow.co.uk
BBB Maastricht hospitality fair
September 26, 2017
Koepala will be exhibiting at BBB fair in Maastricht 9.-11.10.2017! BBB Maastricht is a significant Euregional event for hospitality industry professionals.
Columbus Trophy Finalist
July 20, 2017
Koepala is nominated as one of the finalists for the Columbus Trophy! “Columbus Trophy is an award, granted to a successful young entrepreneur who is active as supplier to the hospitality industry, or who has created an innovative hospitality concept. Opposed to the various hospitality innovation awards that are known throughout Europe, the Columbus Trophy does not focus solely on the product or service, but focuses on the entrepreneur behind it.” The winner will be announced at the BBB hospitality fair 9.-11.10.2017 in Maastricht. Come and meet us there!