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Chef'd Shuts Down Abruptly, Lab-Grown Meat Debate Heats Up + More (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=77f8be85c5&e=2715c96b29)
Our round-up of last week's top food innovation news.
Exploring the Future of Food at Summer Fancy Food 2018 (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=cb8f96f8e6&e=2715c96b29)
An inside look at the Future Market pop-up exhibit at the Fancy Food Show, which featured 31 concept food products built into a personalized digital shopping interface that suggested how and what you may be buying in the grocery store of the future.
2017 US Food & Beverage Startup Investment Report (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=832364c7a9&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.
EVENTS
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Join us to hear from some of the game-changing startups who are rethinking consumer packaged goods at our Food+Tech Meetup on August 7th, 2018!
Founders will do a deep dive into their business models, approaches to product development and lessons learned.
We will also have networking with the community and lots of great food and drinks to sample from including RIND Snacks (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=e9ee130925&e=2715c96b29) , Dafero (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=1365f8dce3&e=2715c96b29) , Freville Farm (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=ad9f46d543&e=2715c96b29) , Egunsi Foods (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=94dc4e6e78&e=2715c96b29) , The Worth Company (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=2e0d1c2927&e=2715c96b29) , Masienda (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=ebe43bdea1&e=2715c96b29) , Lavva (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=5b55f7f4cb&e=2715c96b29) , Seek Food (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=5e3fc61122&e=2715c96b29) and more. Presenters include Zak Normandin of DIRTY LEMON (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=2249016841&e=2715c96b29) and Victor Friedburg of Lavva (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=a9da88ac67&e=2715c96b29) . Stay tuned for announcements on more speakers!
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Plant-Based Innovation Burgeoning Beyond Protein (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=ccefd98b1a&e=2715c96b29) - Food Business News
Global product introductions with plant-based claims grew at a compound annual rate of 62% between 2013 and 2017. While meat and dairy alternatives continue to drive new product development, colors, sweeteners and flavors derived from plants are burgeoning.
ACG Closes $350M Fund to Invest in 'Rising Star' Brands (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=0b4f0293f7&e=2715c96b29) - Project Nosh
The private equity firm Alliance Consumer Growth previously invested in brands including Way Better Snacks, Krave, Suja and Clio. The firm will maintain its focus on emerging brands in the food, beverage, beauty and restaurant space.
JAB Holding to Acquire Insomnia Cookies (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=5957e4bdbb&e=2715c96b29) - Food Business News
Through its Krispy Kreme Doughnut business, JAB Holding is acquiring the New York-based cookie delivery company for an undisclosed sum.
Mondelez Recalls Ritz Crackers on Salmonella Concern (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=63cc3984c2&e=2715c96b29) - Wall Street Journal
Mondelez said the supplier of whey powder for its crackers recalled the ingredients due to the potential presence of the bacteria. There have been no complaints of illness so far.
Little Secrets Raises Funds, Hires Nestlé Vet (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=bde63c96ed&e=2715c96b29) - Project Nosh
The chocolate company has closed an undisclosed sum from Sunrise Strategic. It plans to grow its team with Nestlé confection veteran, Jeremy Vandervoet, as president and COO.
JUST Partners with Leading Egg Distributor to Bring Vegan Egg to Europe (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=2564b44446&e=2715c96b29) - Live Kindly
The plant-based scramble will be sold alongside Eurovo's egg brands and be available to chefs and restaurants across Europe under the Eurovo Service brand.
Cricket Flour Leaps Past Fundraising Goal in Kickstarter Campaign (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=5d952d4b0f&e=2715c96b29) - Food Dive
Seek Food has raised more than $42k on its Kickstarter campaign for its new cricket flour line. Donors can receive a cricket cookbook recipe featuring recipes made by award-winning chefs.
The Evolution of Food Cans: An Innovation Journey (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=4ee85c93ac&e=2715c96b29) - Food Dive
Years of research and extensive safety tests have led to a new reality. Today, more than 90% of food cans have next-generation linings, and that percentage continues to increase.
Mars Adopts Digital and Satellite Tech for Cocoa Farmers in Ghana (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=3a88227d84&e=2715c96b29) - Confectionary News
Mars has adopted SAT4Farming, a digital and satellite technology to help small-scale cocoa farmers improve their productivity and sustainability.
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RETAIL
What If your Grocery Orders Were Prepared in a Tiny Robot Warehouse (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=461a61334d&e=2715c96b29) - Fast Company
Miniature fulfillment centers could let customers place grocery orders and pick them up in as little as a half-hour.
Shelf-Life Extension of Organic Citrus Unlocks Opportunities for Retailers (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=8582c802aa&e=2715c96b29) - Fresh Plaza
In addition to avocados, Apeel Sciences is now releasing an application to extend shelf-life of citrus.
Now Is the Time for Walmart to Strike at Amazon Prime (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=29e6504a33&e=2715c96b29) - TechCrunch
Walmart has the opportunity to swoop in with a Prime-like offering that strikes at the weaknesses Amazon has introduced into its formidable loyalty program: price, a lack of focus and competing subscription services.
Are Grocers Solving the E-Commerce Riddle? Depends on Whom You Ask (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=2bbfffd3f2&e=2715c96b29) - Food Dive
Most major supermarket chains have made investments or partnerships in the space, but some experts question whether they are doing enough to separate themselves from their competitors.
From 'Algorithmic Nudging' to Virtual Cross-Selling: Is E-Commerce Changing the Rules in Grocery? (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=02884d0c6e&e=2715c96b29) - Food Navigator
Selling food & beverage brands online has some obvious advantages: you can get to market more quickly, get rapid feedback and find out who your customers are. But it's not all plain-sailing.
India: FoodTech Startup SmartQ Acquires Nexus-Backed Goodbox's Cafeteria Business (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=68b37fa771&e=2715c96b29) - VCCircle
SmartQ, which provides digital solutions for food courts and cafeterias, acquired Goodbox's cafeteria business for an undisclosed sum. Goodbox provides online shopping platforms to stores and provides food-ordering services in the city.
Retailers Are As Confused by Animal Welfare Claims As Eaters Are (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=2e707689fe&e=2715c96b29) - New Food Economy
A new survey of 300 American supermarket decision makers found that they often stock products bearing labels they don't understand.
Why a UK Supermarket Is Introducing a Special Quiet Hour (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=960852a73b&e=2715c96b29) - Quartz
Morrison's has introduced a weekly quiet hour for customers who struggle with the noise associated with grocery shopping, like those on the autism spectrum.
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Jonathan Gold, Food Critic Who Celebrated L.A.'s Cornucopia, Dies at 57 (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=c1b8f81d9d&e=2715c96b29) - New York Times
The restaurant critic whose curious, far-ranging, relentless explorations of his native Los Angeles helped his readers understand dozens of cuisines and helped the city understand itself, died on Saturday.
Spain: Glovo Gets $134M to Beef Up Its On-Demand Delivery Business (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=069fb13839&e=2715c96b29) - TechCrunch
The lead investors included Rakuten Capital, Seaya Ventures and Cathay Innovation. The new funding will be put towards optimizing its platform and tech resources to improve the service to riders, users and associated stores.
Wild About Tech, China Even Loves Robot Waiters That Can't Serve (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=8ff1f8b84f&e=2715c96b29) - New York Times
Some in China are building a future that isn't quite ready. Still, the exuberance may be a good thing, as useful products find their place and bad ones disappear.
Chick-fil-A Testing Meal Kit Concept (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=84ab8926d0&e=2715c96b29) - Food Business News
The restaurant chain is introducing Mealtime Kits at 150 of its restaurants in Atlanta at the end of August. Customers can pick up the kits in the drive-thru, the front counter or through its app.
How Luxury Hotels and Restaurants in Developing Countries Fight Food Waste (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=a857616e4f&e=2715c96b29) - NPR
The United Nations says nearly one-fourth of food purchases in hotels and restaurants are thrown away. Luxury properties in Mexico, India and elsewhere are trying programs to bring that figure down.
Starbucks to Open First 'Signing Store' in the US to Serve Deaf Customers (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=6d1c2e06dc&e=2715c96b29) - NPR
The store will be in Washington DC. It wire employ people fluent in American Sign Language, but will also focus on lighting and design that makes it easier for the deaf to communicate.
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Flash Boys on the Farm? Arms Race Is Unleashed Over Crop Data (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=6448d77ca7&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
The USDA ended its decades-long policy of giving journalists data first, and instead posting directly on the web. The development is the latest sage for crop markets that have high-speed algorithms taking over slower human counterparts.
If Farmers Sold Their Data Instead of Giving It Away, Would Anybody Buy? (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=40c49b775b&e=2715c96b29) - The New Food Economy
Farm data is big business for big businesses. The Farmers Business Network wants to convince farmers to think about their data the way they do about their crops, as a stream of revenue—and to start selling it.
The Water Wars of Arizona (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=c62a41343c&e=2715c96b29) - New York Times
Attracted by lax regulations, industrial agriculture has descended on a remote valley, depleting its aquifer — leaving many residents with no water at all.
Tierra y Libertad (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=35955bdea4&e=2715c96b29) - MIT Technology Review
Science fiction: a robot rebellion in the pistachio fields.
The War on Soy Milk (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=51b6004743&e=2715c96b29) - New Republic
For decades, dairy farmers have begged the government to crack down on plant-based milks. The Trump administration just might.
How a Small Worker-Owned Trust Could Transform Agricultural Labor for Decades (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=7fea4f93f6&e=2715c96b29) - Fast Company
California Harvesters, which has recruited 450 workers in farm country, has grown "at an incredible pace" and could be a model for other industries.
Kenya: Tulaa Raises $627K Seed Round for Smallholder Fintech (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=2c341c5657&e=2715c96b29) - AgFunder
The seed funding round was led by AHL Venture Partners. The proceeds will be used to expand the service to more agro-vet retailers, traders, and markets in Kenya, and to continue the development of the technology platform.
Korea May Use Blockchain to Verify Food and Livestock, with Waltonchain Partnership (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=18ad236ea7&e=2715c96b29) - BTCManager
The strategic partnership between Waltonchain and the South Korea Food and Livestock Promotion Center will encourage the usage of blockchain in the agricultural and food distribution center.
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EATERS
Soon We'll Use Smartphones to Trace Our Food on the Blockchain. But There's a Catch: We'll Be Traced, Too. (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=bad9e6c234&e=2715c96b29) - The New Food Economy
Foodies interested in the provenance of their groceries may have to give up something in return: their privacy.
Low-Income Americans on SNAP Still Can't Afford to Eat Healthy (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=aff80bb2a9&e=2715c96b29) - Civil Eats
Federal nutrition assistance only covers about half the amount it would cost a family to follow the federal guidelines for a healthy diet.
The AI Revolution Will Be Led by Toasters, not Droids (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=08366db824&e=2715c96b29) - Fast Company
It's far easier for software to learn to do one thing well than to be a digital jack of all trades.
Is BPA Making Us Fat, Anxious and Sick? A New Effort to Find the Answer May Be Falling Apart. (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=07d0821242&e=2715c96b29) - The Huffington Post
The way the Food and Drug Administration assesses safety has long favored industry studies over independent science.
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