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Join FERN for an engaging panel discussion that will delve into the #MeToo movement and issues of equity and inclusion in the restaurant business. Hear from Amanda Cohen (Dirt Candy), Ruth Reichl (Author and Editor), Ashtin Berry (Bartender and Activist), Alana McMillan (JaynesBeard), and Tracie McMillan (Author). Tickets include admission to a reception beforehand featuring complimentary eats, beer, wine, cocktails and hard cider.
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Coca-Cola Is Eyeing the Cannabis Market (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=0182758e6d&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
Coca-Cola says it's monitoring the nascent industry and is interested in drinks infused with CBD. The soft drinks maker is in talks with Canadian marijuana producer Aurora Canabis to develop the beverages.
JUST Gears Up for Late 2018 Cell-Based Meat Launch, but Says More Meaningful Quantities Are 2-3 Years Out (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=0dacac5b4b&e=2715c96b29) - Food Navigator
The 'KFC-style' ground chicken product will be tested at a restaurant outside of the US to test consumer reactions.
Modern Pod Raises $2M (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=e663510664&e=2715c96b29) - NOSH
The hummus appetizer brand raised its Series A round from undisclosed investors. With this new round of funding, the company plans to expand its distribution reach.
John Foraker on His Journey in the Organic Food Space (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=070183ea23&e=2715c96b29) - Food Dive
The CEO of Once Upon a Farm, who helped take the category mainstream, talks about why the brand became successful, where organic is going next and tomorrow's powerhouse brands.
Hormones/Antibiotic-Free Claims, Followed by Animal Welfare, Are the Top Consumer Drivers for Cell-Based Meat (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=f0e65e0927&e=2715c96b29) - Food Navigator
The most important factor that consumers saw in cultured meat was the reduction in the amount of hormones and antibiotics consumed. Animal welfare, sustainability benefits and reduction of greenhouse gases followed, respectively.
How Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs Scaled Without Sacrificing Values (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=304219486f&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
When Jesse Laflamme went to work for his family's egg farm 20 years ago, the business was on the verge of bankruptcy. His decision to shift production towards cage-free organic eggs has made it one of the top egg brands in the US with $177m in sales in 2017.
Oregon Launches First Statewide Refillable Bottle System in US (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=bf137591f7&e=2715c96b29) - NPR
The new beer bottles can be refilled up to 40 times and are designed to be easily separated from the rest of the glass in the deposit system, ensuring that they get refilled instead of recycled.
Nestlé Will Use Satellites to Protect Palm Oil Supply Chain from Deforestation (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=57e9891835&e=2715c96b29) - Food Dive
Starling satellite service will monitor all of the company's global palm oil supply chain to provide radar and satellite imagery documenting land cover changes and forest cover disturbances.
Stryve Secures $10M to Build Up Biltong Sector (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=5653f3beb1&e=2715c96b29) - NOSH
Meaningful Partners led the round, with participation from Murano Group and other investors. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. With the funds, Stryve will work to build awareness for the brand as well as open a third manufacturing and distribution facility.
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Walmart to Acquire Mexico & Chile-Focused Grocery Delivery Service Cornershop For $225M (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=297246544c&e=2715c96b29) - TechCrunch
Cornershop is a startup that runs marketplaces, through an app, for on-demand delivery from supermarkets, pharmacies and other food retailers in Mexico and Chile. It recently raised $21m in a Series B funding round in 2017.
Amazon Launches Storefronts to Give 20K Small Businesses a Bigger Spotlight (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=66841b84a3&e=2715c96b29) - TechCrunch
The portal celebrates mom-and-pop shops and other smaller merchants that sell through the platform.
Stealing From a Cashierless Store (Without You, or the Cameras, Knowing It) (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=9e93239406&e=2715c96b29) - New York Times
Standard Cognition uses visual tracking and behavioral data to operate San Francisco's first automated cashierless store. The company has raised $11.2m to date and formed partnerships with four retail chains around the world.
France: Monoprix Wants to Be French Whole Foods in Amazon Partnership (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=17b88e460e&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
An iconic French retailer is cozying up to Amazon in hopes that convenient services will help it fight off lower-priced competitors in the Paris region. Monoprix is now filling orders for Amazon Prime members through a 2-hour delivery partnership.
Peapod Bets on Meat with New Online Butcher Shop (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=9913d97219&e=2715c96b29) - Food Dive
Just one in ten Americans buy fresh produce, meat and fish through e-commerce. Peapod's online butcher shop may break down some of those barriers to adoption, allowing customers to customize their cuts and ask questions of meat experts.
Amazon's Cashier-Free Go Store Opens in Chicago (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=298aacef32&e=2715c96b29) - TechCrunch
Now that Amazon's proven the efficacy of Go with a trio of Seattle locations, the retail giant is starting to open up its cashier-free Go stores at a steady clip. The next step is demonstrating how effectively the model can be scaled.
Walmart Finally Makes It to the Big Apple (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=1e9fd1756f&e=2715c96b29) - New York Times
For years, the giant retailer faced political resistance in New York City, but now it has a foothold through its e-commerce site, which is starting a new push.
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Why Americans Are Eating Out Less (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=9a8d22a456&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
Restaurants are getting dinged by the advent of pre-made meal kits and online grocery delivery. The shift in eating habits is hurting the fast food industry especially hard.
China's Meituan Dianping Raises $4.2B, but Will It Ever Make a Profit? (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=61a3ee9202&e=2715c96b29) - Forbes
The listing, which values the company at $53.4b, will be used to bankroll its expansion into multiple markets. The concern is that Meituan can't make money off its large user base, leading to mounting losses that analysts say won't stop for years to come.
Indonesia: Go-Jek in Talks to Raise at Least $2B in Funding (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=f0ff5c0b3e&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
The startup's existing backers include Tencent Holdings, Temasek Holdings and Warburg Pincus. Go-Jek is building up its arsenal to expand in Southeast Asia and fight Singapore-based rival Grab. It has kicked off a motorbike hailing service in Vietnam.
They've Made Lots of Bubble Tea. Now They'll Make the Pearls Too. (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=d2e7a0e9c4&e=2715c96b29) - New York Times
With 12 locations across the country, the Boba Guys chain has opened a Bay Area factory to produce the tapioca pearls that define the popular drink.
Fundraisers for Sick Restaurant Employees Represent the Failure of American Health Care (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=4c6d7a39ea&e=2715c96b29) - Eater
Raising money for sick workers isn't making up for a flaw in the restaurant industry--it's making up for the fact that there's no safety net for anyone.
Canadian Burger Chain Sells Out of Plant-Based Patties (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=8d4df38b9c&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
A&W, Canada's second-largest hamburger chain, is tapping into growing demand for plant-based protein by becoming the first national burger chain to offer Beyond Meat's burger. It sold out nationwide in a matter of weeks.
Why So Many Top Restaurants Are Closing for Dinner (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=77845a08ab&e=2715c96b29) - Food & Wine
Restaurateurs seeking a better work-life balance are experimenting with serving high-quality fare for breakfast and lunch, then hanging "closed" signs as they head home.
Four Chefs Share the Importance of Feeding Your People (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=4ec68e0265&e=2715c96b29) - Civil Eats
Tanya Holland, Preeti Mistry, Sam Mogannam and Andrea Nguyen discuss their contributions to a new book on how formative food experiences inspire community nourishment.
How Forlini's Survives the Instagram Horde (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=7700742b55&e=2715c96b29) - New York Times
If there's anything worse than an old-school restaurant being uncool, it's an old-school restaurant suddenly becoming hot.
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The Future of Fish Farming May Be Indoors (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=acb42143f7&e=2715c96b29) - Scientific American
New advancements in water filtration and circulation make it possible for indoor fish farms to dramatically grow in size and production.
From Fish to Humans, A Microplastic Invasion May Be Taking a Toll (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=3aea8500f9&e=2715c96b29) - Scientific American
Tiny bits of plastic have seeped into soil, fish and air, posing a threat to animal and human health.
At Chicken Giant Perdue, Animal Welfare Helps the Bottom Line (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=cdf68782f0&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
Concerns were raised when Niman Ranch announced it was being acquired by Perdue Farms three years ago. Consumer interest in animal welfare has shifted Perdue's corporate strategy to include antibiotic-free production. Its organic brand is now its fastest growing.
Cargill Invests in Brazilian Swine Farm Management Software Agriness (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=23c6176e24&e=2715c96b29) - AgFunder
Cargill has ambitions for its digital livestock tech portfolio and plans for the new cloud-based platform — Agriness 365 — to start serving the dairy and poultry industries within two years.
Could a Ban on Fishing in International Waters Become a Reality? (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=fef7bb0d3a&e=2715c96b29) - NPR
As the United Nations meets to discuss high-seas biodiversity, scientists and activists say that while a fishing ban could profoundly help protect sea life, it may also be impossible to enforce.
Switzerland: Swiss Army Airlifts Water to Cows In Drought-Stricken Mountains (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=5b754bd4fb&e=2715c96b29) - NPR
Water scarcity and heat are threatening two of Switzerland's main agricultural products: milk and cheese. But the shortage affects far more than cows — Swiss glaciers also feed Europe's major rivers.
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The Women's Co-Working Space With a Serious Food Focus (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=d09f9c4c31&e=2715c96b29) - Healthyish
The Ruby in San Francisco wants women to vote with their forks.
Health Care Looks Beyond Medicine to Social Factors (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=9aaef72610&e=2715c96b29) - Wall Street Journal
Providers focus on issues such as housing and nutrition that may play a bigger role than clinical care in people's health.
The Hidden Resilience of 'Food Desert' Neighborhoods (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=8b119db5cb&e=2715c96b29) - Civil Eats
Researchers and scholars are exploring the plight—and the power—of urban communities struggling to meet their nutritional needs and asking hard questions about how the debate is framed.
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