kost

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Developing the future of food

Our food system is failing both people and the planet.

That’s why we founded Kost Studio - to develop products, drive projects, and build ventures that drive lasting change.

Our portfolio

Our portfolio

Our food system is failing both people and the planet.

That’s why we founded Kost Studio: to have better food for more people.

Our portfolio

Our portfolio

Our Modus Operandi

The Studio Departments

At Kost Studio, we sit at the intersection of academia, food science, and early-stage
ventures — building the future of food through research and education (Culture), product development (Knowledge), and venture creation (Venture).

Connect with our team

Connect with our team

Culture

There are no quick fixes to the food system. Real progress starts with understanding how it works — and why it is the way it is.

At Kost Culture, we connect researchers, build educational tools, and draw on food history to shape smarter strategies for the future. We make knowledge a driving force in building a sustainable food system that supports human health.

Passionate about shaping the future of food? Let’s join forces.

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Culture

There are no quick fixes to the food system. Real progress starts with understanding how it works — and why it is the way it is.

At Kost Culture, we connect researchers, build educational tools, and draw on food history to shape smarter strategies for the future. We make knowledge a driving force in building a sustainable food system that supports human health.

Passionate about shaping the future of food? Let’s join forces.

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Knowledge

We help you develop delicious products people love — and come back for.

By blending science, product innovation and gastronomy, we turn consumer insights into delicious, scalable recipes for greener and healthier B2C products.

Together we can create the food of tomorrow.


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Knowledge

We help you develop delicious products people love — and come back for.

By blending science, product innovation and gastronomy, we turn consumer insights into delicious, scalable recipes for greener and healthier B2C products.

Together we can create the food of tomorrow.


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Venture

From idea to impact. We team up with researchers and founders to develop ingredients for a greener and healthier future. We join forces with Kost Capital, creating a unique model for turning research into proof-of-concepts - into scalable IP’s from scratch.  

Does your idea have commercial potential?

Let’s build it together!

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Venture

From idea to impact. We team up with researchers and founders to develop ingredients for a greener and healthier future. We join forces with Kost Capital, creating a unique model for turning research into proof-of-concepts - into scalable IP’s from scratch.  

Does your idea have commercial potential?

Let’s build it together!

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The Team

You're in experienced hands.

Meet the full team

Meet the full team

Our Projects

Changing the story on food, one company at a time.

Venture

BlueCell Bio

Spin-out engineering bioavailable, vegan ingredients from microalgae through fermentation.
Venture

BlueCell Bio

Spin-out engineering bioavailable, vegan ingredients from microalgae through fermentation.
Venture

BlueCell Bio

Spin-out engineering bioavailable, vegan ingredients from microalgae through fermentation.
Knowledge

Muri

Product development of alcohol-free wine proxies.
Knowledge

Muri

Product development of alcohol-free wine proxies.
Knowledge

Muri

Product development of alcohol-free wine proxies.
Knowledge

Lillow

A Kost Studio creation. High in flavour, low-alcohol drink built on a sidestream ingredient.
Knowledge

Lillow

A Kost Studio creation. High in flavour, low-alcohol drink built on a sidestream ingredient.
Knowledge

Lillow

A Kost Studio creation. High in flavour, low-alcohol drink built on a sidestream ingredient.
Culture

IFFN

An interdisciplinary network bringing together researchers and food industry experts to address food system challenges.
Culture

IFFN

An interdisciplinary network bringing together researchers and food industry experts to address food system challenges.
Culture

IFFN

An interdisciplinary network bringing together researchers and food industry experts to address food system challenges.
Venture

REST

Spin-out developing a biotech-enabled, bean-free coffee alternative that matches the taste and cost of conventional coffee.
Venture

REST

Spin-out developing a biotech-enabled, bean-free coffee alternative that matches the taste and cost of conventional coffee.
Venture

REST

Spin-out developing a biotech-enabled, bean-free coffee alternative that matches the taste and cost of conventional coffee.

All projects

All projects

Insights

What's happening in the world of Kost

Explore expert analysis and insights from the forefront of the bio-economy.

Studio
31 Mar 2026
Wrapping up the Interdisciplinary Future Food Network with a bang
Studio
26 Mar 2026
Fødevareudvikler henter Heidi Boye som partner

fodevarewatch.dk

Studio
25 Mar 2026
Heidi Boye joins Kost Studio as Managing Partner to scale the next chapter
Studio
23 Mar 2026
Biodiversity & Competitiveness in the Food System — A new Kost Studio publication
Studio
30 Jan 2026
New spinout: Luvi Bio — fermentation technology to capture the value of coffee cherry at origin
local grains
Studio
14 Jan 2026
Insights into fermentation and local grains and legumes — A new Kost Studio publication

Explore all insights

Explore all insights

Let’s build the future of food.

If you’re tackling the toughest challenges in nutrition and longevity, we want to hear your story — and help you scale it.

Talk to us

Talk to us