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Blockchain technology has the potential to transform the food industry. Ten of the world's biggest food companies have already joined forces to transform how the industry tracks food worldwide through this network. At the same time, new companies are emerging to introduce these technologies into the supply chain, demonstrating the potential it has to improve food system operations in several ways - from preventing foodborne illnesses to combating hunger.
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Evolv Ventures will invest in food technology companies focused on concepts that are shaking up the food industry, such as supply chain technology and e-commerce.
UK: Powdered Food Startup Huel Just Raised $26M in Its First Funding Round (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=f095a66374&e=2715c96b29) - Business Insider
Highland Europe led the investment. The company currently sells to 80 countries and its fourth year will see over £40m in turnover.
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The investment was led by Cavu Venture Partners and will help the company build distribution and develop new products.
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The meat snack brand has received investment from CAVU and Halen Brands. Funding will go towards sustaining the company's rapid growth as well as investing in people and infrastructure.
FDA Bans Use of 7 Synthetic Food Additives After Environmental Groups Sue (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=6074106aed&e=2715c96b29) - NPR
The FDA is banning the use of several synthetic flavoring compounds used to infuse flavors such as mint and cinnamon in foods. Environmental groups sued, citing cancer risks.
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A legal complaint alleges the product contains non-natural and synthetic compounds. The suit claims that linalool is used as a cockroach insecticide.
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As thousands of tech entrepreneurs and investors gather this week for the fifth annual Twin Cities Startup Week, a group of food company founders and executives have put together their own conference, called Food, Ag, Ideas Week, alongside it.
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As a new wave of alternative foods and beverages redefines what it means to eat healthy, a variety of grains are well-positioned at the heart of the plant-forward plate.
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Most olive oil looks like it belongs in your grandma's kitchen. Brightland makes beautiful bottles, full of pure, hand-crafted oil by California farmers.
With Joule Ready, ChefSteps Establishes Sous Vide Food Delivery Business (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=cd9193388f&e=2715c96b29) - The Spoon
Joule Ready is a line of sous vide-ready bags pre-filled with sauces, which come with a featured recipe that can be accessed by scanning the Joule Ready code in the ChefSteps app.
Denmark to Label Food According to Effect on Climate (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=8f5785da94&e=2715c96b29) - The Local
New labeling on food packaging will enable consumers in Denmark to see the effect of their shopping on the environment.
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IBM's Food Blockchain Is Going Live with a Supermarket Giant on Board (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=55a7661d53&e=2715c96b29) - CoinDesk
IBM has signed European retailer Carrefour to use its food-tracking blockchain technology. The launch of IBM Food Trust means that large players and SMEs can now join the network for a subscription fee ranging from $100 to $10k a month.
Shake Shack Founder Danny Meyer's Nostalgia for Hometown Frozen Custard Leads to Investment in E-Commerce Site Goldbelly (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=8318acfff4&e=2715c96b29) - CNBC
Goldbelly has raised $20m in Series B funding led by Enlightened Hospitality Investments. New capital will go towards scaling its operations and marketing.
Inside Peapod's Delivery Planning, Where Every Second Counts (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=11ce953fe5&e=2715c96b29) - Food Dive
The grocery delivery company has amassed a trove of valuable data, but is it effectively using that information to keep pace with competitors like Amazon and Instacart?
Musician Brad Paisley Is Opening a Free Grocery Store for Low-Income Families (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=8fefa8fec9&e=2715c96b29) - Mic
The Store, expected to open in 2019, will provide those in need with a selection of perishable and nonperishable groceries for free. It is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee to set nutritional guidelines in the store.
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GV Leads $10M Investment in Kitchen United to Help Restaurants Expand via Data-Driven Kitchens (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=6fde8b5b0b&e=2715c96b29) - VentureBeat
The startup that's setting out to help restaurants open to new markets without investing in additional real estate has raised funding led by Alphabet's VC arm GV. It plans to use new capital to expand into new markets by the end of 2019.
DoorDash Wants to do Last-Mile Logistics for Everything, Not Just Food (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=620e1d0614&e=2715c96b29) - The Spoon
COO Christopher Payne discusses the convenience economy, the last-mile logistics problem and DoorDash's plans for the future.
India: Foodtech Startup FreshMenu in Early Talks to Raise $75M (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=c5dd1fadbf&e=2715c96b29) - Inc42
The funds will be used for setting up more kitchens in the existing cities. It is also looking to expand in other cities such as Pune and Hyderabad.
Why This Restauranteur Believes in "Foolishly Spending" 5% of Their Budget (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=98e6c4b703&e=2715c96b29) - Fast Company
The Make It Nice co-owner shares why this philosophy allows them to provide exceptional customer service, and bring a substantial return on investment.
The Next Big Restaurant Chain May Not Own Any Kitchens (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=60d811c89b&e=2715c96b29) - TechCrunch
Investors are pouring millions into the creation of a network of shared kitchens, storage facilities and pickup counters that established chains and food entrepreneurs can access to cut down on overhead and quickly spin up new concepts in fast food and casual dining.
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Food Crops from Corn to Rice Are Seen at Risk from Warmer Change (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=e5b886b556&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
A United Nations panel of scientists warns that the global corn crop may shrink by 10% if temperatures rise 1.5 degrees, a threshold the panel expects may be reached by 2035.
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On 300k acres of Northeastern Arizona, the Navajo Nation is producing nutritious beef for the reservation—and beyond.
Salmon Farmers Are Scanning Fish Faces to Fight Killer Lice (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=bdff0ab176&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
A new technology will use facial recognition to build individual medical records for millions of fish.
Front Range Biosciences Raises $10M Series A in Largest for US Cannabis Sector (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=450807ddda&e=2715c96b29) - AgFunder
Phyto Partners, WelCan Capital, Salveo Capital, Cornerstone Opportunity Partners, Sand Hill Angels, Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of New York, New York Angels, Altitude Investment Management and others participated. Funding will help the company meet market demand.
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A landmark verdict found Roundup caused a man's cancer, paving the way for thousands of other families to seek justice.
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Pete Zimmerman is among farmers in three states now harvesting 16k acres of DNA-altered soybeans.
Skyx & Advanced Tactics Partner to Take Crop Spraying Drones to the Next Level (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=9cbf205b63&e=2715c96b29) - AgFunder
Skyx and AT are producing a product that can cover hundreds of acres per day, outpacing over options on the market.
Taming the Groundcherry: With Crispr, a Fussy Fruit Inches Toward the Supermarket (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=53d0bcb2d6&e=2715c96b29) - New York Times
You may have never eaten a groundcherry, but with common gene-editing techniques it and other fruits may be more easily domesticated.
Trump Gives Dairy a Boost But Long-Term Prospects Remain Shaky (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=c1f59c955e&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
On Sept. 27, the FDA announced it would open up a public comment period on what gets to be sold as milk. Three days later, the administration announced that Canada will give American producers more access to its dairy market. Two much-needed boosts to the down-and-out US dairy industry.
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The James Beard Foundation Is Giving Its Awards a Major Makeover, Which Prioritizes Inclusivity (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=841a94c7e7&e=2715c96b29) - Mic
The move is part of a broader effort to increase gender, race and ethnic representation in the awards and boost transparency about how those decisions are made.
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