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Califia Farms Raises $50M+ to Expand Its Plant-Based Empire (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=c74fb1f310&e=2715c96b29) - Food Navigator
Ambrosia Investments, Sun Pacific and Stripes Group led the investment. The capital will be used to expand its manufacturing facility and further develop go-to-market capabilities for commercializing recent launches.
Dirty Lemon Just Hopped on the CBD Train with Its Latest Tropical-Inspired Elixir (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=eac1d4d3c7&e=2715c96b29) - Well + Good
The elixir—which is fit to tackle anxiety, diffuse stress, decrease muscle and joint pain, calm acne and improve sleep quality—includes 20mg of full-spectrum cannabidiol. Dirty Lemon aims to launch a new flavor every month.
Nature's Path Foods Leaves the Organic Trade Association (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=b87ff9c634&e=2715c96b29) - Baking Business
The move follows the company voicing concerns that the OTA has shifted its commitment away from organic products due to a misrepresentation of organic food companies, its support of a GMO labeling law and of hydroponics being allowed to fall under the organic certification label.
FoodLogiQ Announces First Partners for Food Transparency Blockchain Pilot (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=54575eaf4f&e=2715c96b29) - The Spoon
The traceability startup will partner with AgBiome Innovations, Subway/Independent Purchasing Cooperative, Testo and Tyson Foods. The pilot is set to kick off later this year.
Hydrate, Intoxicate, Caffeinate, Repeat: Meet the Startups Pouring the Future (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=5ede435ede&e=2715c96b29) - TechCrunch
So long as there are profit margins to squeeze out, the quest continues for new ways to get you drunk, hydrated or caffeinated. Here's what's trending on all these fronts.
Chobani, the Greek Yogurt Maker, Reclaims Control of Its Finances (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=a7e49046a5&e=2715c96b29) - New York Times
In 2014, Chobani took $750m from private equity firm TPG. Now it is bringing on a new investor, the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan, and taking on more control over its own destiny. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
UK: CrowdFooding Rebrands, Launches Food Tech Innovation Hub (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=b7a6528138&e=2715c96b29) - The Spoon
Forward Fooding will act as a middle man between new CPG companies and large corporations.
FDA to Make First Update to Its Frozen Dessert Guidelines Since 1989 (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=cf813de7b9&e=2715c96b29) - Dairy Reporter
The FDA toured two Wells Enterprises facilities in Iowa last week to learn more about modern dessert production for a planned update to its 'Frozen Dessert Processing Guidelines' document.
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Email Reveals Who's Really Paying for Amazon Prime's New Discount at Whole Foods: Vendors (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=99a4592ce4&e=2715c96b29) - New Food Economy
Any 10% discount on sale items offered to Prime customers will mandatorily be charged back to the vendor. This charge makes the hit that vendors already take on sale items even bigger.
Grocery Giants Tesco, Carrefour Team Up Amid Amazon Threat (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=dfd276a6dc&e=2715c96b29) - Wall Street Journal
Two of the world's largest grocers will jointly source certain products at lower prices, raise quality and broaden their product offerings. The 3-year agreement will give the pair more scale in negotiations with global suppliers.
Germany: HelloFresh Hints at Extending into Ready-Made Meals (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=97cc7047fc&e=2715c96b29) - Food Dive
The company already offers ready-made meals and snacks in vending machines in corporate offices, but there are plans to expand those meals to be sold online throughout Germany.
New Era at Amazon's Whole Foods Grates on Some Suppliers, Employees (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=3fe4f85bb6&e=2715c96b29) - Wall Street Journal
Suppliers fight fees, while workers push to unionize a year after the merger.
Will Instacart Become a Competitor of the Grocery Retailers They Serve? (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=ee93a21370&e=2715c96b29) - Forbes
The grocery delivery and fulfillment services that Instacart provides will soon become a commodity business as more third-party delivery companies enter the market. The company will have no choice but to expand its business model to survive.
Canada: The Rise of the Plastic-Free, Zero-Waste Grocery Store (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=70da5eacfb&e=2715c96b29) - Mic
A new shop in Vancouver called Nada has reimagined the supermarket by offering a "tap-fill-pay" refill system to eliminate packaging and combat plastic pollution.
Vietnam's Mobile-Phone Mogul Now Aims to Modernize His Nation's Grocery Industry (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=3f9271c394&e=2715c96b29) - Seattle Times
Nguyen Duc Tai is now challenging the country's traditional "wet markets" that sell food outdoors with stores that offer vegetables, meat and fish with clearly labeled origins and fixed prices.
How One Couple Turned Grocery Bagging into a Fast-Growing Business (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=1d9c4ab92f&e=2715c96b29) - Los Angeles Times
Farzan and Jen Dehmoubed created Lotus Trolley Bags in 2016 after California banned plastic bags at grocery stores. Demand for the product has far exceeded their expectations, although fast growth has its downsides.
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Inside the World's Fastest-Growing Food Delivery Service (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=b1b3a5bd81&e=2715c96b29) - Eater
Uber Eats' Jason Droege discusses the past, present and future of data-informed food delivery.
Three New Innovations In Food Delivery (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=b522f325a9&e=2715c96b29) - Forbes
Delivery is forecasted to grow from $43b to $76b between 2017 to 2022. As more companies enter the increasingly crowded delivery market, interesting innovations like cartoon families, crispy fries 2.0 and driverless cars are popping up.
What's Next for #MeToo in the Restaurant Industry? (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=110bcbbf02&e=2715c96b29) - Fast Company
Influential women from all areas of the food business, from chefs to restaurateurs and food writers, dissect how the national movement has impacted their industry.
The Food Truck Industry Is Booming—and So Is Food Truck Crime (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=7239b9b3ac&e=2715c96b29) - New Food Economy
The cost of doing business in a food truck is a far cry from the hundreds of thousands of dollars it takes to run a restaurant. But the loss from theft or vandalism can be staggering for owners.
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DroneDeploy Raises $25M to Help Drone Operators Capture and Analyze Aerial Data (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=66fc7df576&e=2715c96b29) - VentureBeat
Funding was led by the Invenergy Future Fund, with participation from Scale Venture Partners, Uncork Capital, Emergence Capital, AngelPad and AirTree. The company plans to invest heavily in AI.
An Amazon Veteran Joins Indoor Farming Startup (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=060a12aa4c&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
After helping the e-commerce giant automate its warehouses, Brian Donato will lead Bowery Farming's efforts to scale up.
The Iowa Farmers on the Frontline of Trump's Trade War with China (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=e4b64d894b&e=2715c96b29) - The Guardian
Proposed Chinese tariffs on American goods like the soy beans may hit hardest in Iowa, a key state in Trump's 2016 victory – but farmers there hope the threat of a trade war is just a 'hiccup'.
Can Vertical Farms Reap Their Harvest? It's Anyone's Bet. (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=b8d0fbef54&e=2715c96b29) - Civil Eats
Indoor-grown produce is available in more than 20 supermarket chains across the country. But despite massive investment, questions remain about vertical farming's efficiency and costs.
Blockchain's Impact on Food and Farming, Explained (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=3c54131ee1&e=2715c96b29) - Cointelegraph
Blockchain could make it easier to discover the journey that agricultural products take, reduce the frequency and severity of food safety scares and transform the industry.
Confession of an Anti-GMO Activist (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=3419b84650&e=2715c96b29) - Wall Street Journal
Genetically modified crops have been vilified and banned, but the science is clear: They're perfectly safe. And what's more, the world desperately needs them.
There's Hope on the Horizon for Pesticide-Averse Consumers (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=d925686bc5&e=2715c96b29) - AgFunder
Non-chemical approaches have long been part of the sustainable cultural practices of farmers. These approaches are now part of a larger IPM regime that increasingly offers sustainable solutions for industrial growers and small private farmers alike.
Rooftop Vineyard Brings Local Wine to New Yorkers (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=6f6cc52af3&e=2715c96b29) - Reuters
Rooftop Reds is one of the world's first commercially viable rooftop vineyards. It expects its first batch to come out next year, priced at $1,000 each.
Fake Meat, Served Six Ways (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=e529618f98&e=2715c96b29) - Wired
Cellular agriculture has the potential to protect animal welfare and curb global warming. Joi Ito, a former vegan, grapples with the future of meat.
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EATERS
These Low-Tech Indoor Gardens Bring Vegetables to Your Kitchen (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=136e478fff&e=2715c96b29) - Fast Company
Aggressively Organic wants to improve diets (and fight food insecurity) by making growing your own produce as simple as possible.
Where the US Stands on Federal Food Waste Policy (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=56cd37b8a7&e=2715c96b29) - Waste Dive
While it may have been overshadowed by recycling commodity issues and other big shifts in federal environmental policy, food waste is still on the agenda in Washington DC and gaining momentum.
The Future of Food May Be Cooking with Chemical Compounds (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=b4658276b9&e=2715c96b29) - CNBC
French chemist Herve This wants cooks to replace traditional ingredients such as meat and vegetables with their individual chemical constituents claiming the process can feed more people, prevent food spoilage and save energy.
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