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Bayer-Monsanto Merger Gets Approved, JAB Acquires Pret A Manger + More (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=8210b76319&e=2715c96b29)
Our round-up of last week's top food innovation news.
Chobani Incubator is Launching a Food Tech Residency [Sponsored] (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=1220eb7195&e=2715c96b29)
The Chobani Incubator is launching a residency for food tech startups in our ongoing mission to bring better food to more people.
FoodBytes! is Coming to London - Apply to Pitch by July 1 [Sponsored] (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=428e055b66&e=2715c96b29)
Rabobank's next-generation pitch competition FoodBytes! is coming to London on September 12 and 13. Cutting-edge CPG, food tech and agtech startups focused on the triple bottom-line are encouraged to apply by Sunday, July 1.
2017 US Food & Beverage Startup Investment Report (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=7741ea1e62&e=2715c96b29)
Introducing our first annual Food & Bev Startup Investment Report by Ryan Williams. There were $1.08b in venture capital investments across 99 deals in 2017. Check out our report for a deep dive into the deals and trends.
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It's not easy being a food innovator. There's no road map for reinventing an industry. That's why we've teamed up with ForceBrands: FoodForce | BevForce (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=5b57e0923f&e=2715c96b29) to celebrate failure in all its glory.
Join us to hear stories of failure and lessons learned from top food entrepreneurs:
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Join chefs, artists and makers at a one-day festival celebrating Asian American heritage through the lens of food.
Inspired by the vibrant open-air bazaars in Asia and the multicultural evolution of America, Happy Family Night Market aims to explore Asian American narratives through food, art, films and panels.
Panel discussions with renowned writers, chefs and historians on Asian American Fermentation, Tiger Mom & Asian Fetishes: Gender & Tradition at the Table, From Tikka Masala to Ayurveda: Perspectives on Indian American Cuisine and Hybridized Chinese Food in History and Today will be hosted throughout the afternoon.
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Tyson to Sell Sara Lee, Three Other Non-Protein Brands (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=6e4972d2d2&e=2715c96b29) - Reuters
The company would be selling Sara Lee Frozen Bakery and three other non-protein brands to private equity firm Kohlberg & Co as it sharpens its focus on its core business. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Food Companies Stuff Cash Flow With Artificial Fillers (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=18de003a7a&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
Giants like Kellogg are selling IOUs as retailers take longer to pay. The sales bolster cash flows, but critics contend they can make the finances look better than they truly are as giant food companies face increased business pressures.
Alternatives to Dairy Are Increasingly Winning Over Consumers (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=5d9ff39fc6&e=2715c96b29) - CNBC
Sales of milk fell 3.5% in the five years ended in 2017, while dairy alternatives grew 4% over the same time. Milk companies have lost sales to new brands like Ripple and Califia Farms.
Nomad Agrees to Buy British Food Brand Aunt Bessie's (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=0f226d077e&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
Frozen foods company Nomad will acquire British prepared foods maker Aunt Bessie's from William Jackson & Son for an undisclosed sum. The deal values Aunt Bessie's at $281m.
Necco Sells to Metropoulos Family Entity for $17.3M (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=a4d52844fe&e=2715c96b29) - Food Dive
After the bankruptcy sale to Spangler Candy fell apart, the second-highest bidder — which is known for turning around Hostess and other brands — was able to snag the confectioner.
Here's Everything Wrong with the Government's Confusing New GMO Labeling Law (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=47a73378aa&e=2715c96b29) - The New Food Economy
The federal government's new, costly GMO labeling requirements will only increase uncertainty about genetically modified food.
Your Next Glass of Wine Might Be a Fake — and You'll Love It (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=9c0b6a42c6&e=2715c96b29) - Wired
Replica Wine makes cheaper copies of your favorite wine at a discount by analyzing its chemistry. Even professional critics can't tell the difference.
For Kohana, the Future of Coffee Is Female (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=640457f706&e=2715c96b29) - Forbes
Victoria Lynden founded Kohana Coffee in 2006 selling at local farmer markets. In 2017, the company generated $12.3m in revenue and now has aims to disrupt the coffee world by sourcing entirely from women-owned and run coffee farms by 2020.
Not JUST Food Aid: How a Manufacturer Plans to Feed the Hungry — and Profit (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=a8568b1963&e=2715c96b29) - Food Dive
With its new Power Gari porridge produced in Liberia, the company formerly known as Hampton Creek is using its knowledge to change the way people think of assistance.
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RETAIL
HelloFresh to Sell Meal Kits in Giant Food, Stop & Shop Stores (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=7f5d7a00b9&e=2715c96b29) - Wall Street Journal
HelloFresh is putting its meal kits in 600 stores. It's the widest launch to date of meal kits onto supermarket shelves.
How Subscription Models Drive Data, Consumer Engagement (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=22f533ef87&e=2715c96b29) - BevNET
With the rise of online mega-retailers has also come the democratizing tool of direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce. Within this fast growing space, many startups are now looking to subscription models as a tool to growing their business.
How to Forge a Brand and Retail Partnership That Will Make You Mainstream (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=5a19baf539&e=2715c96b29) - New Hope
Eric Carl, merchandising wellness strategy lead at Target, and Eric Ryan, co-founder and CEO at Olly, discuss the ins and outs of their partnership and how to achieve success in the natural market space.
The UK Plans to Ban Grocery Stores from Selling Candy in Checkout Aisles (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=eac48b4644&e=2715c96b29) - Quartz
The plan is one of several measures included in health secretary Jeremy Hunt's new strategy for fighting childhood obesity.
Australian Supermarket Giants Cutting Back on Plastics (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=5eb45ff56f&e=2715c96b29) - The Washington Post
Woolworths and Coles announced new goals to reduce plastic products and packaging in response to customers wanting a greener shopping experience.
Carrefour Sees China as Testing Ground for New Retail Methods (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=8c3e59168f&e=2715c96b29) - New York Times
Carrefour recently announced the potential acquisition of a stake in Carrefour China by Tencent Yonghui as part of its attempts to stem a decline in sales in China amid local competition.
Singapore: Grab Wants to Sell You Snacks and Beauty Products During Your Ride (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=0a562a7d13&e=2715c96b29) - Tech in Asia
Grab has partnered with US startup Cargo on Grab&Go, a new in-car refreshments and retail service that allows riders to order and pay through their smartphone.
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RESTAURANTS
Uber CEO on Doing $6B in Restaurant Delivery Business (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=2a1c751ae4&e=2715c96b29) - Skift Table
Uber Eats makes up 16% of the company's overall bookings. For comparison, its rival Grubhub did $3.7b in bookings in 2017.
This Secretive German Firm Is Consolidating the US Coffee Industry (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=25c5d489b0&e=2715c96b29) - CB Insights
JAB Holding has acquired a number of coffee chains and most recently has expanded to baked goods and sandwiches, with its latest acquisition of Pret A Manger for $1.9B.
Chipotle Is Quietly Staging a Comeback (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=0ec02f3a3a&e=2715c96b29) - Fast Company
With a new CEO at the helm, Chipotle is doubling down on service design–but most of it you can't even see.
One Chick-fil-A Wants to Break the Cycle of Short Term Jobs. So It's Paying Employees $18 an Hour (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=36cdd109f1&e=2715c96b29) - Fortune
The owner says he wants to attract long-term employees who are raising families.
Last Straw for Plastic Straws? Cities, Restaurants Move to Toss These Sippers (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=0c3fc99b8b&e=2715c96b29) - NPR
As awareness grows about the environmental toll of single-use plastics, US retailers and regulators alike are finding ways to decrease their use. Straws have become a prime target.
How Yelp (Mostly) Shut Down Its Own Data Centers and Moved to AWS (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=124dffd063&e=2715c96b29) - Techcrunch
Back in 2013, Yelp was a 9-year old company built on a set of internal systems. Over a year, it transformed itself from running a monolithic application on-premises to one built on microservices running in the cloud.
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AGRICULTURE
Shepherding Vegetables from Roof to Restaurant (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=f0f47768e8&e=2715c96b29) - New York Times
Liz Dowd, a farm manager for Brooklyn Grange Farm, grows crops on rooftops and sometimes serves them herself in a Manhattan restaurant.
Gates Foundation Invests in Dairy Tech Stellapps $14M Series B, First in India (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=7bafe09563&e=2715c96b29) - AgFunder
The round was led by IndusAge Partners alongside the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Qualcomm Ventures and ABB Technology Ventures. Funding will go towards expanding Stellapps globally.
Is Cultured Meat Ready for Prime Time? In Conversation with Wild Type (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=951159bb87&e=2715c96b29) - Food Navigator
Finding an affordable but effective animal-free growth medium will be key to determining the commercial viability of clean meat. Wild Type's first product is likely to be salmon, but its platform is designed to accommodate multiple species.
Carbon Farming Isn't Worth It for Farmers. Two Blockchain Companies Want to Change That (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=ac09b8bf3d&e=2715c96b29) - The New Food Economy
Nori and Regen Network are two companies that want to create blockchain-based platforms that encourage carbon sequestration by farmers and land owners.
Coming to a Plate Near You Soon? Rice Grown by Chinese Scientists Using Seawater in Dubai's Deserts (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=661625d903&e=2715c96b29) - South China Morning Post
Successful harvest of salt-resistant strain raises researchers' hopes that one day large swathes of the desert could be turned into paddy fields.
Dairy Farmers Are Struggling as They Are Squeezed Out of a Changing Milk Market (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=130e57a9f1&e=2715c96b29) - CNBC
Dean Foods canceled contracts with about 100 dairy farmers in eight states. It's part of a larger trend as the dairy market is getting hurt by competition among retailers, low milk prices and shrinking milk consumption.
In High Demand, Organic Soy and Corn Farmers Stand to Win (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=94643f9c31&e=2715c96b29) - Civil Eats
Despite challenges, organic farmers in the US can make two to three times what they might make on a bushel of conventional grain.
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EATERS
This $50K Prize for Immigrants in the Culinary Arts is Now Accepting Applications (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=0accf4bca7&e=2715c96b29) - Edible Manhattan
The Vilcek Foundation will award three prizes to immigrants born in 1980 or later, working as chefs and food preparers, beverage professionals and/or food writers. The application deadline is June 11, 2018.
The Food Tech 25: Twenty Five Companies Changing the Way We Eat (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=21ee20cc30&e=2715c96b29) - The Spoon
Companies like Ember, Instant Pot and Deliveroo are changing the way we create, buy, store, cook and think about food.
Marion Nestle Looks Back at 30 years of Agitating for Better Food (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=419e198d90&e=2715c96b29) - Civil Eats
The influential NYU professor reflects on how food and nutrition have changed over the past three decades and what all eaters are up against going forward.
Michael Pollan Drops Acid — and Comes Back From His Trip Convinced (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=a6d801c576&e=2715c96b29) - New York Times
With "How to Change Your Mind," Pollan remains concerned with what we put into our bodies, but we're not talking about arugula. He explores how psychoactive drug therapy can be personally transformative.
The Ideal Subjects for a Salt Study? Maybe Prisoners. (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=2c4257c604&e=2715c96b29) - New York Times
Leading scientists propose to track salt's effects on health by controlling how much is given to inmate volunteers.
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