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Amazon Ends Whole Foods-Instacart Partnership, JUST to Bring Cultured Wagyu to Japan + More (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=2ccb040e9c&e=2715c96b29)
Our round-up of this week's top news.
The Growth of AI and the U.S. Food System (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=b251b1731a&e=2715c96b29)
A new report called Refresh: Food and Tech, from Soil to Supper, highlights more than 20 digital platforms and artificial intelligence algorithms being adopted across the U.S. food supply chain by farmers, distributors, grocers, retailers, and consumers.
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The Meat Growing in This San Francisco Lab Will Soon Be Available at Restaurants (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=050f480ffc&e=2715c96b29) - Fast Company
JUST is now producing real meat grown in bioreactors. Next up is affordable Wagyu beef.
ROAR Organic Announces $5.6M Funding Round, Led by AccelFoods (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=43bdf46b15&e=2715c96b29) - Associated Press
The electrolyte-infused beverages plans to expand its team, increase brand awareness and boost distribution.
Love Good Fats Raises $5M, Launches Nationwide in US (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=2db74beec7&e=2715c96b29) - Nosh
The Canadian bar company just announced its nationwide launch into the US market.
Cece's Lands Former WFM Co-CEO as Investor (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=0a35e87de9&e=2715c96b29) - Nosh
Cece's Veggie Co has closed an undisclosed sum from Walter Robb. It plans to expand distribution.
India: Licious Raises $25M in Funding Round Led by Nichirei Corp (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=f8667ef705&e=2715c96b29) - Livemint
The gourmet meat startup will expand operations in seven new cities, including Mumbai, Pune and Chennai.
Italy: Novameat Develops 3D-Printed Vegan Steak from Plant-Based Proteins (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=4cc5e1839b&e=2715c96b29) - Dezeen
The meat-free steak is made from vegetable proteins and mimics the texture of beef.
The Food Industry Is a 'Gold Rush' for Entrepreneurs, Says the Founder of Krave Jerky and a $40M Marshmallow Brand (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=8983e26f3c&e=2715c96b29) - Entrepreneur
Jon Sebastiani, whose first business was acquired by Hershey, now leads snack company Smashmallow.
The 10 Biggest Food Trends of 2019, According to Kind (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=01a1cf7495&e=2715c96b29) - Fast Company
Maple water, seed butters and CBD: The snack bar company weighs in on what it expects you to be eating in the coming year.
India: Sodexo Launches Food Accelerator (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=8c91cddfe5&e=2715c96b29) - The Hindu Business Line
The accelerator will not be making investments. It may use startup's services through partnerships or look into acquiring.
How the 'Non-GMO' Plague Is Shifting from the Food to the Beverage Industry (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=81f025f279&e=2715c96b29) - Food Dive
The claim may sound buzzy, but dietitian Neva Cochran writes that it makes little difference — and is often meaningless.
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Amazon Has Officially Killed the Whole Foods-Instacart Partnership (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=659ad4e2f4&e=2715c96b29) - Recode
Instacart will begin pulling the first group of workers out of Whole Foods locations in February.
Lyft Partners with Charity to Provide Grocery Access to People in Deserts in DC (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=3ef978c24e&e=2715c96b29) - The Hill
Lyft is partnering with Martha's Table to pilot its "Lyft Grocery Access" program, which will allow families to pay a $2.50 flat fee for shared rides to and from grocery stores.
Whole Foods Ranked Worst on Cancer-Linked Package Chemicals (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=5235a7d14a&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
In response, the company has removed all coated paper products in question and has started a search for new biodegradable packaging.
Online Liquor Store Drizly Just Landed $34.5M in Fresh Funding (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=f5d2e2bca9&e=2715c96b29) - TechCrunch
Polaris Partners led the investment. The company now works with 1k liquor stores across the US and Canada.
UK: Amazon Plans Cashierless Store in Heart of London's West End (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=6dedf6ec36&e=2715c96b29) - Telegraph
It will be the first Go store outside of the US.
Walmart Gives Flippy the Frying Robot a Shot (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=f025daa7ac&e=2715c96b29) - The Spoon
The retail giant has been testing the robot at its Culinary Institute and Innovation Center, where the robot fries food.
Canada: Meal Kit Delivery Service Fresh Prep Raises $3.3M (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=7f8bdfc3f9&e=2715c96b29) - Betakit
First West Capital and private investors led the round, which will fuel market expansion, R&D, product upgrades and improvements to the facility and office space. The company is looking to hire more talent.
A Chinese E-Commerce App That Lures Grocery Shoppers with Cash Just Raised $100M in Series B (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=c7a537fe7e&e=2715c96b29) - TechCrunch
Genesis Capital led the round for Fresh Buddy. The startup plans to spend the proceeds on its supply chain and logistics center.
Micro Markets Could Be a Huge Opportunity for Grocers (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=ba90026917&e=2715c96b29) - Grocery Dive
As traditional store expansion becomes increasingly difficult, placing outlets inside office buildings, hospitals and other retailers could boost companies' sales and their brand.
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Postmates Introduces a Robot to Roam Sidewalks Delivering Food (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=e8131a2b7e&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
A little rover named Serve aims to lower costs and speed service.
Waitr Acquires Bite Squad for $321M, Expanding Footprint to 500 Cities, 22 States (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=63f04d7508&e=2715c96b29) - The Advocate
Weeks after becoming a public company, Louisiana-based food delivery startup Waitr is doubling its footprint with the $321 million acquisition of Bite Squad in Minneapolis in a deal that will put Waitr in more than 500 cities in 22 states.
Hong Kong: Deliveroo Is Opening Its First Brick-and-Mortar Location (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=87818a2e46&e=2715c96b29) - CNBC
The restaurant is located in Hong Kong, and if all goes well, the startup will expand the concept globally.
McDonald's to Curb Antibiotic Use in Its Beef Supply (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=4b0cd5f7a1&e=2715c96b29) - Reuters
The fast food chain will measure the use of antibiotics in its 10 biggest markets, including the US, and set targets to curb their use by the end of 2020.
This Bakery Makes a Point of Hiring Workers with a Criminal Record (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=d8789aada1&e=2715c96b29) - Fast Company
Rubicon Bakers is designed to give people a second chance.
How Restaurants Respond When an Employee's Bad Behavior Goes Viral (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=4e5fa2228c&e=2715c96b29) - Eater
In an era when every diner has a video camera in their pocket, a brand's reputation can be irreparably damaged in one tweet.
Indian FoodTech Zomato Makes a Bid to Transform Itself Into a Farm-to-Fork Company (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=3ee509046e&e=2715c96b29) - Forbes
The food delivery startup has partnered with HyperPure, which supplies ingredients to hotels.
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Uber CEO and Alphabet Invest in Urban Farming Startup (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=385867801e&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
Bowery Farming has raised $90m to open new farms in the US and internationally. The round was led by Google Ventures with participation from Temasek, Uber's CEO, Almanac Insights, First Round Capital, GGV Capital and General Catalyst.
Israel: From Grass-Fed to Lab-Grown: How Meat Is Evolving (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=50f358ad78&e=2715c96b29) - Wall Street Journal
Israeli-based Aleph Farms has created the world's first steak grown in a lab. We get a taste.
Zymergen Raises $400M Series C in Largest Ever Upstream AgriFood Tech Deal in US (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=0c55070ef9&e=2715c96b29) - AgFunder
Funding was led by SoftBank Vision Fund. The startup engineers microbes to replace environmentally-damaging inputs and harmful additives. It plans to invest in enhancing its platform to double capacity.
Farm Bill to Help Hemp Grow into a Multibillion-Dollar Industry (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=5a76d8d32a&e=2715c96b29) - The Fern
Farmers and food makers will soon be able to legally grow, process and ship hemp across state lines and meet demand for a soaring market in products made with CBD. The industry could hit $22b by 2022.
First Bananas Grown without Soil to Be Harvested (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=30e2430dd5&e=2715c96b29) - Fresh Fruit Portal
The initiative led by a University in Netherlands and Chiquita Brands International, is attempting to stop a soil-dwelling fungus from further spreading.
Hi Fidelity Genetics Raises $8.5M for AI-Driven Plant Breeding (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=58337fc0d6&e=2715c96b29) - The Spoon
The Series A was led by Fall Line Capital and Finistere Ventures. The company will go into its first trial in North America in 2019, breeding hybrid varietals of corn.
Singapore-based VisVires New Protein Invests in Israeli startup ViAqua to Combat Viral Infections in Aquaculture (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=b4a9e9bfc1&e=2715c96b29) - AgFunder
ViAqua will continue to perform research, development and the optimization of the final product before bringing the product to market.
Farm Policy Should Make Better Use of the Land, New Study Finds (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=2dba8bc58b&e=2715c96b29) - Forbes
Researches are leaving out a critical factor: the environmental benefits of leaving land alone.
Agriculture 4.0: How Digital Farming Is Revolutionizing the Future of Food (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=a53a5fbee0&e=2715c96b29) - TechRepublic
The next step in feeding the world's rapidly growing population involves self-driving tractors, precision farming and IoT sensors to quantify agriculture in vast new ways.
Have Hydroponics Diluted the Integrity of Organic Produce? (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=875a6c449a&e=2715c96b29) - Food Dive
A new report from The Cornucopia Institute critiques the US practice of allowing produce grown without soil to be certified as organic.
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Farm Bill Headed to Trump after Landslide house Approval (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=8a5f823340&e=2715c96b29) - Politico
The compromise bill was stripped of every controversial House GOP proposal on SNAP.
A 'Secret' Patch Shows the Future of Treating the Most Common Food Allergy, and Two Biotechs Are Competing to Own the $3B Market (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=1efb41abaf&e=2715c96b29) - Business Insider
Two new therapies use peanuts to desensitize those with the allergy, in hopes of protecting people from accidental exposure.
Farm Bill Includes $125M for Food Waste Reduction (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=634ff2c545&e=2715c96b29) - Food Dive
The USDA will develop strategies for implementing municipal compost plans and food waste reduction plans in 10 states through 2023. It will also establish a food lost and waste reduction liaison.
Our Best Shot at Cooling the Planet Might Be Right Under Our Feet (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=3b8f46d5a7&e=2715c96b29) - The Guardian
Studies suggest that regenerating soil by turning our backs on industrial farming holds the key to tackling climate change.
How Scientists Are Fighting the Spread of a Mysterious Meat Allergy (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=faaab760a4&e=2715c96b29) - Fast Company
You may have heard stories about a tick bite that causes aversion to meat, but the story of the alpha-gal allergy is more complicated–and more frightening.
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