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Marley Spoon Announces IPO, HelloFresh Expands Meal Kits to 600 Stores + More (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=9c1829c01d&e=2715c96b29)
Our round-up of this 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=d54c9d7b06&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=99f6f15ea4&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=ef358b4346&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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fail friday
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=4db17f56c4&e=2715c96b29) to celebrate failure in all its glory.
Join us to hear stories of failure and lessons learned from top food entrepreneurs:
Rita Hudetz, CEO of Hu Kitchen (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=95532ec5d9&e=2715c96b29)
Camilla Marcus, founder of west~bourne (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=ff848fc113&e=2715c96b29)
Renaldo Webb, founder & CEO of PetPlate (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=564787b07d&e=2715c96b29)
Ravi Jolly, co-founder & president of I Heart Keenwah (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=1b939207de&e=2715c96b29)
We will also have food from emerging brands Seek Food (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=34bfb747e7&e=2715c96b29) , Lavva (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=70fa4d8153&e=2715c96b29) , HavenRow (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=0cf72690e7&e=2715c96b29) , PetPlate (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=8ba5e001b1&e=2715c96b29) , Bohana (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=87d1b7ed4a&e=2715c96b29) and drinks from Metabrew (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=650bd58e8c&e=2715c96b29) . And, as always, there will be lots of networking.
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Join us to hear how food innovators are reducing and repurposing food waste at our June Food+Tech Meetup. Presenters will do a deep dive into their business strategies, technologies, challenges and lessons learned. Hear from Joanna Ehrenreich of Toast Ale (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=0598bf277e&e=2715c96b29) , Matthew Holtzman of goMkt (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=ee9eed2294&e=2715c96b29) , Phil Wong of Misfit Juicery (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=a56f035e81&e=2715c96b29) and Amanda Weeks of Industrial/Organic (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=78fdad3568&e=2715c96b29) .
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A Working Capital Solution for the Next Generation of Brands (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=96a3e293aa&e=2715c96b29) - CircleUp
CircleUp has just launched its credit offering for direct-to-consumer, e-commerce and subscription companies.
Clearly Kombucha Acquired by Molson Coors (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=278ce06b32&e=2715c96b29) - BevNET
The deal was led by TAP Ventures, a division within Molson Coors that is tasked with identifying investment opportunities outside of the traditional beer segment. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Manna Pro Products Acquires Fruitables Pet Food Brand (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=dc16b46226&e=2715c96b29) - Food Business News
The animal nutrition and care product company has purchased VetScience and its Fruitables brand of premium natural dog treats and pet food supplements for an undisclosed sum.
Self-Heating Can Company, HeatGenie Raises $6M (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=c5919a3f93&e=2715c96b29) - The Spoon
Financing was led by ARTIS Labs with participation from Almanac Investments. HeatGenie will use funding to complete product development and bring it to market.
Trimino Raises $6M from Capital Infusion (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=ff542351f8&e=2715c96b29) - BevNET
The protein infused water maker has raised $6m led by investment firm Vineyard Point Associates. Funding will help the brand manage inventory, hire additional sales staff and increase marketing efforts.
Soozy's Closes Round Led by BIGR and AccelFoods (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=7678c63621&e=2715c96b29) - Project Nosh
The frozen baked goods company has closed a $2.5m round of funding. It plans to use its capital for expanding distribution and bringing more products to market.
How a New Protein Company Went from Zero to a $103M Investment (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=3078fffc14&e=2715c96b29) - New Hope
Ancient Nutrition is capitalizing on some of the biggest wellness trends of today, and doing it with a smart multi-channel marketing strategy.
Your Next Potato Chip Could Come from a 3-D Printer (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=d0f95fcd36&e=2715c96b29) - Technology Review
Additive manufacturing is providing value for industries outside the bounds of what may have traditionally been considered suitable for 3-D printable products.
Tender Belly Attracts Investment From Encore Consumer Capital (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=8df91d7c5e&e=2715c96b29) - just-food
Encore Consumer Capital has made an undisclosed investment in the premium bacon and pork product maker. The company will use the funds to bring its products to more grocery stores and restaurants across the country.
ACG Invests in Greek Yogurt Snacking Brand (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=78720ebb92&e=2715c96b29) - Project Nosh
Alliance Consumers Growth has invested an undisclosed sum to Clio to help the company accelerate its growth.
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RETAIL
Marley Spoon, the Cook-at-Home Meal Kit Service, Announces IPO (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=ae41c035c0&e=2715c96b29) - TechCrunch
The Berlin-headquartered company is aiming to raise $53m on the Australian Securities Exchange. The IPO will give the company a market capitalization of $152m on listing.
A Bold Blockchain Bet to Revolutionize the Food Industry (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=9fb9bf499e&e=2715c96b29) - Nasdaq
GroceryX is a blockchain-based startup that seeks to ensure that communities have their own local system of food distribution through use of Ethereum's model.
Hungry Harvest to Delivery 'Ugly' Produce to 30 New Markets (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=691bd42334&e=2715c96b29) - Food Dive
The company's expansion shows that consumers are growing hungrier for services that reduce food waste.
Ikea Commits to Phase Out Single-Use Plastic Products by 2020. (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=a9984d3f01&e=2715c96b29) - The Guardian
Plastic packaging, utensils and coatings will all be phased out and where possible replaced by alternatives.
Can Meal Kits Ever Catch On? (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=45c9919bcc&e=2715c96b29) - Grub Street
Recent moves by major players reveal an industry that simply can't justify its own existence.
The Future of Grocery Shopping: Click or Mortar? (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=4372d38472&e=2715c96b29) - Supermarket News
Two experts offer contrasting opinions on how Americans will shop in the coming years, from omnichannel to the age of Amazon.
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RESTAURANTS
Canada: Order-Ahead App Ritual Picks Up $70M to Rethink the Social Office Lunch Break (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=0ac0e28285&e=2715c96b29) - TechCrunch
The round was led by Georgian Partners, with existing investors Greylock Partners, Insight Ventures and Mistral Venture Partners all participating.
2018 Restaurant Tech EcoSystem: Power Shift Underway with Decrease of the Data Gap (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=55176a2ef0&e=2715c96b29) - Forbes
The Mixing Bowl and TechTable detail the most important food tech themes impacting the hospitality industry, identifying areas ripe for investment and acquisition, plus opportunities and challenges for investors, operators and entrepreneurs.
The Life of a Restaurant Inspector: Rising Grades, Fainting Owners (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=b4e6f955c9&e=2715c96b29) - New York Times
Eight years after New York City began assigning letter grades, one health inspector says his visits have become routine. But still, "Everyone panics."
KFC to Test a Vegetarian Fried Chicken, Will Still Use the Colonel's Secret Spices (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=62f81c9515&e=2715c96b29) - FoodBeast
Recipes are still in development, but KFC aims to launch their first test of the vegetarian fried chicken to consumers this fall.
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AGRICULTURE
AgriProtein Raises $105M for Insect Farms (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=ae41ba0819&e=2715c96b29) - AgFunder
Funding came from a corporate financial institution that could not be disclosed. It is the largest capital raise on record for an insect farming company.
The Trade War Continues: Mexico Imposes $3B Tariff on US Goods (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=cb748ffeb4&e=2715c96b29) - Modern Farmer
Mexico is the US's second-largest trading partner. It just announced a targeted tariff on pork, cheese, apples, bourbon and potatoes that will impact the agriculture industry in America.
Closing the Loop on Sustainable Aquaculture (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=0114497a2e&e=2715c96b29) - The Washington Post
Tsar Nicoulai is the first caviar farm in the world to produce food in an aquaponics system, with the help of UC Davis.
Sexy Plants on Track to Replace Harmful Pesticides to Protect Crops (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=87a80074bf&e=2715c96b29) - The Guardian
Researchers are genetically engineering plants to produce the sex pheromones of insects, which then frustrate the pests' attempts to mate.
At CRISPRcon, an Organic Luminary Embraces Gene Editing. Will the Industry Follow? (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=7bf6935b34&e=2715c96b29) - New Food Economy
Klaas Martens, a prominent voice in the organic movement and a third-generation grain and livestock farmer, is open to using gene-edited crops. His unexpected support raises questions about how to define "GMOs" as technology rapidly changes.
Why Tyson Ventures Is Investing in Sustainability and the Internet of Food (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=416f96a315&e=2715c96b29) - AgFunder
Tom Mastrobuoni, CFO of Tyson Ventures, speaks in-depth about investing in alternative meat, food traceability and sustainability.
The Monsanto Brand Is Getting Retired. That's a Good Thing for the GMO Debate (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=1f0dfac341&e=2715c96b29) - New Food Economy
Monsanto has become a shorthand way for consumers to express frustration about their own disempowered eating. Now that Bayer is acquiring the company and retiering its brand, it is depriving anti-GMO advocates of their most potent rallying cry.
Who Gets to Define Heritage Breed Chickens? (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=a4acfcd468&e=2715c96b29) - Civil Eats
Advocates say distinguishing heritage breeds is important for the long-term stability of the food supply and animal welfare, but a proposed certification is stirring up controversy.
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EATERS
Canada: AVA Technologies Raises $2.6M to Launch a Soilless Smart Garden (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=ba514c8732&e=2715c96b29) - BetaKit
The round was led by Vanedge Capital. The AVA Byte uses biodegradable soil-less pods filled with seeds, and automatically adapts water and lighting based on the plant.
No Free Lunch? Schools Worry Kids Left Out by Meal Program Cuts (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=7baeb4bb7f&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
More than a quarter of a million children stand to lose their free school lunches under the stalled House farm bill. Republican lawmakers say many would still be eligible for low-price meals, but school officials worry about unforeseen impacts from such a move.
Puerto Rico's Push For Food Independence Intertwined With Statehood Debate (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=b976b64010&e=2715c96b29) - NPR
Before Hurricane Maria hit in September, the island imported most of its food. The storm sparked a movement to rely on local crops, and highlighted a complicated relationship with the US government.
Libraries Are Bridging the Summer Gap for Hungry Kids (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=32c7744fca&e=2715c96b29) - Civil Eats
Lunch at the Library programs support kids from food insecure households and underscore the evolving roles of libraries.
FoodLab Detroit Is Helping Create a Food System by and for People of Color (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=21eb7b2071&e=2715c96b29) - Civil Eats
A new project is developing a model of equitable, sustainable, cooperative, community-driven food production.
San Diego May Ban Plastic Foam Food Containers over Pollution Concerns (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=22bc1c1e68&e=2715c96b29) - The Hill
The city collected more than 12.5k pieces of the plastic foam along its beaches last year. If passed, San Diego would be the largest city to ban polystyrene food containers.
Parents, Schools Step Up Efforts To Combat Food-Allergy Bullying (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=006a087751&e=2715c96b29) - NPR
Up to 32% of kids with food allergies have been taunted with foods that make them sick. Schools are moving beyond allergy awareness and "nut-free zones" to address this dangerous behavior.
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