Greek spin-off specializing in personalized nutrition and food bioactivity assessment seeking international cooperation

Summary

Profile Type

Business Offer

POD Reference

BOGR20250318009

Term of Validity

28 March 2025 - 28 March 2026

Company's Country

Greece

Type of partnership

Commercial agreement

Targeted Countries

All countries

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General information

Short Summary

A Greek spin-off company from the University of Thessaly, Greece, FoodOxys specializes in precision nutrition and food bioactivity analysis. The company offers innovative services to assess food quality based on its health benefits and provides personalized nutrition plans based on biochemical and genetic markers. FoodOxys seeks international cooperation in research, technological development, and commercial partnerships.

Full Description

FoodOxys, based in Larissa, Greece, is a spin-off company of the University of Thessaly, Greece, founded in 2019 by a team of bio-scientists specializing in nutritional biochemistry and human metabolism. The company aims to transform high-level scientific research into practical applications, offering innovative solutions in precision nutrition and food quality assessment.

FoodOxys provides cutting-edge services to evaluate food bioactivity, ensuring their health benefits for consumers.

Moreover, the company conducts biochemical and genetic analysis to assess antioxidant profiles and genetic predispositions, offering tailored nutrition plans.

Additionally, FoodOxys has developed the AFQ (Activity FoodOxys Quality) certification mark, an innovative system that evaluates and classifies food quality based on bioactivity and antioxidant properties.

The company maintains a comprehensive quality management system that adheres to internationally recognized standards, ensuring high operational and service excellence:

ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System
ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management System
ISO 37001:2016 – Anti-Bribery Management System
ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health & Safety Management System

The company seeks international collaboration in research, technology transfer, and commercial partnerships. Specifically, it aims to collaborate with food producers, supplement manufacturers, research institutions, and certification bodies to enhance food quality assessment methods, expand market reach, and promote healthier food choices globally.

Advantages and Innovations

- Innovative Certification: FoodOxys has developed the AFQ certification, a scientifically backed system that assesses food bioactivity and antioxidant properties.

- Scientific Expertise: Over 20 years of experience in nutritional biochemistry, with more than 250 scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.

- Technology-Driven Approach: QR code integration on food labels for easy consumer access to bioactivity information.

- Strong International Collaborations: Partnership with Swiss Approval International for food certification and compliance.

- Personalized Nutrition: Advanced analysis of biochemical and genetic markers to provide tailored dietary recommendations.
Innovative tool for the determination of glutathione in a single drop of capillary blood: A drop of capillary blood is collected from the finger for the determination of the levels of reduced glutathione (GSH), the most important antioxidant molecule of the human body. Based on the result, the examinee’s antioxidant needs are evaluated and personalized recommendations for the daily intake of particular amounts of antioxidant units and intermittent fasting are provided.

- Hospital Meal Bioactivity Assessment: Analysis of the antioxidant and bioactive properties of hospital meals for patients, medical staff, and administrators.

- PRODUCT ID: Creation of product identity. Evaluation of the bioactivity of food products and dietary supplements at 4 distinct levels (Laboratory analyses in vitro,Laboratory analyses in cells,Preclinical study,Clinical study

- NutriMetrics: Finding Health claims. Laboratory testing for the qualitative and quantitative determination of nutrients (vitamin, minerals, trace elements). Health claims help to promote the quality of food products.

- PhenoxScan: Determination of the phenolic content and antioxidant activity.

- OleoMetrics: Determination of the quality characteristics of olive oil

Stage of Development

Already on the market

Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner

FoodOxys is looking for:

- Food and supplement manufacturers interested in certifying their products based on bioactivity and antioxidant properties.
- Research institutions for joint projects in precision nutrition and food quality assessment.
- Distributors and retailers specializing in high-quality, functional foods.
- Certification bodies to expand the AFQ certification in international markets.

Type and Size of Partner