Ajinomatrix Named to Belgium’s First FoodTech30: A National Milestone for Sensory Intelligence

We’re thrilled to announce that Ajinomatrix has been selected as one of the 30 most promising FoodTech innovators in Belgium, according to the inaugural FoodTech30 ranking by FXTConnect in collaboration with DigitalFoodLab.

This national recognition follows our recent inclusion in the FoodTech500 Global Ranking, further cementing our position as a core player in shaping the food habits of the future—locally and globally.

In the Consumer Tech category, Ajinomatrix stands proudly alongside fellow Belgian innovators—Foodpairing and Oh Chef—but this time with a special twist: Ajinomatrix leads the pack.

We are being recognized not just as a strong recommendation technology, but as a disruptive force transforming sensory science into actionable food intelligence—bridging AI, chemistry, and human experience.

Why This Matters

This selection is more than a badge of honor. The FoodTech30 evaluates companies through three strategic lenses:

• Challenge Impact – How critically does the company address key food system challenges?

• Innovation Relevance – How closely does the innovation align with the needs of the Belgian and broader food industry?

• Funding Potential – What level of trust and traction has the company generated with investors?

In all three, Ajinomatrix emerged as a benchmark for excellence.

From Local Brains to Global Taste

While our team operates out of Brussels, our vision is global: from Nestlé’s HQ in Switzerland to virtual mushroom labs in Finland and AI-driven menu innovation in Japan, we’re enabling partners across continents to feel, taste, and sense their way to smarter food decisions.

And now, with this recognition in the FoodTech30, we’ve demonstrated that Belgium is not only our home base—it’s a launchpad.

Beyond Recognition: Responsibility

Being acknowledged as the top recommendation technology startup in the country, ahead of our “ainé” Foodpairing, also comes with responsibility. We are actively working on:

• Driving AI accessibility for food professionals and creators

• Pioneering VR/AR sensory education platforms

• Partnering with global players on the future of personalized nutrition and sustainable eating

Let’s Build the Food Future Together

This is a win for the whole sensory AI movement—and for everyone who believes that how we taste, smell, and feel food matters in a world striving for health, sustainability, and pleasure.

To our partners, team, and supporters: thank you for making this possible.

To future collaborators, curious food thinkers, and bold investors: let’s talk.