Impact Days 2025

12–13 May 2025 | Vienna, Austria

Anda Penka

Co-Founder

Fermentful AT

Riga, Latvia

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My organisation

Meet Fermentful. We combine the power plants and science to produce fermented dairy-free drinks that benefit our mental and physical wellbeing, meanwhile doing good to the planet. We are planting the future where functional plant-based foods are a part of a healthy everyday diet to prevent chronic disease, boost immunity, and relieve stress and anxiety. Feremntful is a food-tech startup founded in 2020 in Riga, Latvia. In cooperation with food researchers and scientists, we have developed technology that allows us to create kefir from green buckwheats with a creamy texture and taste just like traditional milk kefir. Our dairy-free kefir is rich in high-quality plant protein (2.5g/100ml) and live bacteria. It is extremely low in sugar (0.2g/100ml) and carbon footprint. We aim to make it easy for anyone whether they are vegan, flexitarian, or just interested in a healthy lifestyle to make conscious everyday choices towards a healthier more sustainable diet with no compromise to taste and quality. This is us - Fermentful.
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About me

Biotechnology serves as a powerful tool for enhancing wellbeing across personal, societal, and planetary dimensions. In 2020, I founded Fermentful with a mission—to contribute to a healthier and more joyful society by inspiring individuals to make mindful and conscientious choices about their food. Specializing in the creation of fermented plant-based drinks crafted from green buckwheat, Fermentful offers a seamless solution for prioritizing daily gut health.

Leveraging a robust background in the fashion and food industries, I have cultivated a profound personal interest in sustainability, the food-as-medicine concept, and the innovative realm of new product development. In shaping my approach to business strategy, I am dedicated to enriching it through the integral role played by biotechnology and science-backed solutions. My passion lies in seamlessly blending creativity with a data-driven approach across all aspects of product development, marketing, and go-to-market strategies. I firmly believe that a strong network within the industry serves as a key driving force.

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Tuesday, 13 May 2025