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Why Foodstirs Got Glyphosate Residue-Free Certified (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=6794b16242&e=2715c96b29)
Foodstirs President, COO and Co-Founder Greg Fleishman shares why Foodstirs pursued Glyphosate Residue-Free Certification and what the process was like.
How Tyson Launched ¡YAPPAH! in 6 Months (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=1278e67b10&e=2715c96b29)
Tyson Innovation Lab shares insight into its product development process and greatest challenges operating as a startup within a large packaged goods company.
Lessons From Pilotworks' Demise (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=a43531c58e&e=2715c96b29)
The need for experienced leadership, accountability and diversity are just a few of the lessons former employee Andrea Carbine says we can learn from Pilotworks' abrupt shutdown.
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PepsiCo Buys Health Warrior for the New HIVE Unit (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=c660e13bc3&e=2715c96b29) - NOSH
The company will serve as the first investment in the PepsiCo HIVE. Financial details were not immediately available.
Uber Investor Hillhouse Goes After Food and Beverage Startups with $100M Fund (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=e41dcfbf3a&e=2715c96b29) - TechCrunch
The new vehicle is targeting consumer brands with a global reach and differentiated offerings, such as organic food. It has made its first offering at an undisclosed amount to Little Freddie, maker of EU-certified organic baby food.
Clear Labs Closes $21M Funding Round to Advance Food Safety Solutions (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=59bba9a2dd&e=2715c96b29) - Food Dive
Menlo Ventures led the round, bringing total raised to $45m. The company will use new funding to expand features and increase commercialization of its food safety testing platform.
The LaCroix of Cannabis? The Marijuana Market Bets on Beverages (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=3c3bc0a9f3&e=2715c96b29) - Fast Company
Cannabis startups envision a not-too-distant future in which consumers seek alternative refreshments during happy hour.
Vive Organic Closes $7M Series A Round Led by Powerplant Ventures (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=8cd8b0c87e&e=2715c96b29) - BusinessWire
The maker of cold-pressed wellness shots will use funding to continue its rapid growth and expand distribution nationally in both natural and conventional grocery stores and other retailers.
From Pop Rocks to Spicy Snickers: Why Data Science Is the Future of Food Creation (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=7d57fc2c94&e=2715c96b29) - The Spoon
A host of new startups are building upon the foundation of better food and consumer data to build AI platforms to discover new products faster and ensure a much higher likelihood of success.
Kellogg Dives As Investors Show Little Faith in Turnaround Bid (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=9066541839&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
The company is betting on snacks and single-serve foods to turn around its flagging business, but investors are skeptical.
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On-Demand Delivery Startup Deliv Secures $40M in Funding (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=ee964fc308&e=2715c96b29) - Grocery Dive
Investors included Alphabet Inc's Google and Enterprise Holdings. The company currently operates in 1.4k cities across the US for retailers like Walmart.
Albertsons Doubles Down on Robotics (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=fcd3c8c7df&e=2715c96b29) - Retail Leader
The retailer is partnering with Takeoff Technologies to automate a new micro-fulfillment center in one of its grocery stores using robot-powered technology.
Ocado and Kroger Agree Service and Operational Terms to May Deal (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=1d332d0c23&e=2715c96b29) - Reuters
As a result of the deal, Ocado will ratchet up its delivery business with the construction of robotically operated warehouses.
Grocers Enlist Robots to Chase E-Commerce (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=2d48fd4df5&e=2715c96b29) - Wall Street Journal
Venture firms have invested more than $1.2b in grocery technology this year, double the total for 2017.
India: BigBasket in Talks to Raise Funds at $1.5-2B Valuation (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=05a980449d&e=2715c96b29) - Livemint
The grocer may raise $400m as part of its latest funding talks with an undisclosed investor. It would make the startup India's eighth unicorn this year.
India: SoftBank to Lead $150M Funding Round in Grofers (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=d33553a34c&e=2715c96b29) - EO India
Other participants include Metro AG, Tiger Global, Yuri Milner and Sequoia Capital. The Indian grocery sector is set to achieve a growth of ₹100b in the next three years.
AI-Powered Grocer Farmstead Running Self-Driving Delivery Pilot (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=efb4791963&e=2715c96b29) - The Spoon
Farmstead recently announced it has been piloting grocery delivery with Udelv's self-driving vehicles in the Bay Area.
Sea Cucumbers Lead China's Logistics Blockchain Charge (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=2d12ceeac3&e=2715c96b29) - Technode
E-commerce giant JD is cooperating with sea cucumbers producers to put information on their food tracking blockchain. This helps mitigate counterfeit risk and bolster food safety for the marine delicacy.
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Global Food Tech Industry Expected to Reach $250B By 2022 (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=dd1e088a88&e=2715c96b29) - Forbes
Some major brands driving the food tech space include Postmates, Domino's Pizza, DoorDash, Eat24 and GrubHub.
Food Delivery Startups Might Be Boring, But They've Returned 7x in Europe in 5 Years (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=6d133a2096&e=2715c96b29) - AgFunder
HelloFresh, Delivery Hero, Deliveroo, Just East and takeaway.com raised a combined €3.1b between 2001 and 2012. Now, they have a combined value of €21b.
Pizza Hut Unveils 'Mobile Pizza Factory' As the Food Delivery War Heats Up (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=f7a3c1e332&e=2715c96b29) - Forbes
The company announced a partnership with Toyota to develop a prototype vehicle that includes a "kitchen" that cooks pizzas en route to the customer.
More Restaurants Want Your Money But Not Your Cash (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=a533eb6f3d&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
Fast-paced customer base has more food chains seeing the appeal of plastic.
Most Restaurants Ace Their Health Inspections, but a Few Still Get Unsavory Grades (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=2b8b6fcf76&e=2715c96b29) - Wall Street Journal
The city's grading system brought improvements, but some patrons seek out the 'C' ratings.
The Evolution of a Restaurant Dish, From Vision to Revision (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=2304f7ae2d&e=2715c96b29) - New York Times
Adding a new item to the menu takes lots of trial, error and time. We followed the California chef Jeremy Fox as he created, and recreated, an elaborate chicken dish.
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Skyscraper Farms Are About to Go Global (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=e8459e06f6&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
Japan-based Spread Co is preparing to open the world's largest automated leafy green factory.
Smart Garden Startup Click & Grow Raises $11M to Fuel Expansion (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=a7de63c57b&e=2715c96b29) - The Spoon
The funding was led by Ingka Group, Group SEB, Y Combinator and Yunqi VC. The company plans to use funding to expand into new markets.
Ignitia Raises $1.1M Series A to Expand Tropical Weather Forecasting Service to Small-Scale Farmers in Nigeria (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=95421ad638&e=2715c96b29) - AgFunder
The round was led by Hack VC with participation from FINCA Ventures and Norrsken Foundation. Ignitia plans to help expand its presence in Nigeria and seek out new partnerships throughout the agricultural supply chain.
Australia: Provenir Is Bringing Butchering to the Farm and Improving Meat Traceability (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=9d007f370b&e=2715c96b29) - AgFunder
The company is developing a mobile slaughtering unit that will allow farmers to process their cows on their farms, maintaining the quality of the meat and ensuring the provenance and traceability of the meat.
AgTech: A Great Investment for the Future (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=eafa3c3ffc&e=2715c96b29) - Forbes
If the problems a company is solving are important, the demand for company's goods and services should be high.
Women Farmers Earn About $58K a Year — but They Still Outlearn Their Male Counterparts (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=fb1e8987fb&e=2715c96b29) - CNBC
Women farmers, ranchers and agricultural managers outearned their male counterparts in 2017, one of just 10 occupations in which that's the case.
How the Netherlands Learned to Feed the World (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=3b1a49f6f9&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
How a nation that was once starving under the Nazis and has become a world leader in farming techniques and agriculture technologies.
Why It's Difficult to Find Organic Pork (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=83dcf226a8&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
The slipping sales are due to a lack in both supply and demand: Farmers don't want to spend the additional money raising organic pigs because shoppers aren't looking to spend it.
Edenworks Touts Results from Growing with Ecology Instead of Chemicals (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=cd4dcc21e6&e=2715c96b29) - Forbes
The aquaponic farm has unlocked ways to virtually eliminate disease in plants while increasing yields and using less fertilizer.
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