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Crops For the Future on Dietary Diversity & Underutilized Crops (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=f585d8d004&e=2715c96b29)
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Garner, Foraker Launch Baby Food for Supplemental Nutrition Program (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=396f34dd26&e=2715c96b29) - Nosh
The company has launched a line of baby food purees that meet the guidelines for the WIC in West Virginia and Florida, which has the potential to help 125k children.
Why Mondelēz, the Snacking Giant Behind Oreo and Wheat Thins, Is Taking on Gut Health (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=5a74a6848d&e=2715c96b29) - Forbes
The world's largest snacking company has purchased a minority stake in Uplift Food, a startup that sells a powdered daily fiber supplement infused with prebiotics and probiotics, for an undisclosed sum.
An Open Invitation to KIND Bar from Clif Bar (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=58bdc083d3&e=2715c96b29) - Clif Bar
The company is challenging KIND bar to join it in using organic ingredients, offering its expertise.
KDP Furthers Investment in FORTO Maker Dyla Brands With $20M Capital Round (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=748382b499&e=2715c96b29) - BevNET
Now officially a part of KDP's allied brands portfolio, FORTO is yet another asset in the company's RTD coffee strategy, positioned as an innovative, energy-focused complement to products from Peet's and High Brew.
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Charlotte's Web, dubbed the Uber of CBD, hosted a three-day party during Sundance Film Festival with a multi-course dinner and panel discussions on the future of cannabis.
After Year of Growth, Beanfields Closes Series B Round (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=e4b1ed08f3&e=2715c96b29) - Nosh
PowerPlant Ventures led the round, with NRV and Western Technology Investment taking part. Financial terms were undisclosed. A portion of the new capital will go towards supporting brand innovation.
Kraft Heinz Launches Second Incubator Class of Disruptive Brands (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=166353014c&e=2715c96b29) - Food Dive
Blake's Seed Based, BRAMI, Ka-Pop! Ancient ingrained Snacks, Origin Almond and Tiny Giants will each be given $50k to begin the 16-week program. Applications for the fall program are due June 14th.
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Increasingly, big food companies are investing in small startups with cutting-edge natural food products. These partnerships can be incredibly helpful, if leveraged appropriately. Start by figuring out what a large company could gain by partnering with you.
Millennials Tried To Kill It, But Tinned Fish Is Making a Comeback (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=f586ed20cb&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
Sardines in a can may not have cachet in the US, but around the world they are considered an exotic, even luxurious, option.
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An oceans conservation group says the burden of removing plastics from the environment should rest on companies, not consumers.
Inspired by the Pomelo, Engineers Are Modeling a Superior, Shock Absorbent Foam (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=80421e77cc&e=2715c96b29) - New Food Economy
Engineers were captivated by the fruit's ability to protect its inner fruit from falls as great as 32 feet high. Now, they are rethinking the invention of foam.
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Amazon to Shut All US Pop-Up Stores as It Rethinks Physical Retail Strategy (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=b072a7dc46&e=2715c96b29) - Wall Street Journal
The retail giant plans to close 87 pop-up locations, ending a year-long experiment, by April.
Personalized Wine? This Milwaukee Company Just Raised $8.5M to Prove It's the Future (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=050fc4776d&e=2715c96b29) - TechCrunch
Revolution Ventures led the round for Bright Cellars to help the company compete with East and West Coast companies.
In-Store Meal Kits Are Driving Sector Growth (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=a03fe99744&e=2715c96b29) - Grocery Dive
Sales of in-store meal kit offerings rang in at $93m in 2018 as in-store users jumped by 2.2m households, accounting for 60% of all meal kit user growth.
France: Carrefour Puts Milk Range on Blockchain (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=ea6ce30323&e=2715c96b29) - Food & Drink
The retailer is applying the technology to its Carrefour Quality Line of milk. Consumers can scan the label to learn about the product's route from farm to shelf.
Can Swiggy Challenge the Duopoly in India's Online Grocery Market? (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=c98d5f0b61&e=2715c96b29) - Quartz
Currently, BigBasket and Grofers hold over 70% of the online grocery delivery sector in India. Funding will not be a problem for Swiggy, but making a dent in an overcrowded market will be a challenge.
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Toast's New Offerings Reflect Tech's Growing Role in Customer Experience (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=cefda97333&e=2715c96b29) - Restaurant Dive
Toast has rolled out a suite of new features, including Toast Guest Feedback, which allows restaurants to receive and address guest reviews in real-time, whether they're dine-in or carryout customers.
Turbo Clean System Uses AI and Robotics to Clear Food Trays (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=a8244767d1&e=2715c96b29) - The Engineer
Engineers at Cambridge Consultants have created a prototype system that uses robotics and artificial intelligence to clear dirty plates, cutlery and glassware from food trays.
How Munchery's High Hopes Led to Its Decline and Fall (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=0015fdd436&e=2715c96b29) - Fast Company
The ill-fated food service company tried to sell itself off to 100 prospective buyers but nobody bit.
Can This At-Home Chef Booking Platform Redefine Luxury Dining? (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=e180e63410&e=2715c96b29) - Fast Company
Cozymeal, the rapidly growing on-demand cooking platform, offers foodies a more personalized experience. Can it also offer an alternative for burned-out chefs?
KFC Owner Defies China Slowdown with AI Menus and Robot Servers (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=ef3f447118&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
Yum China is banking on technology to help it cut costs. It sees potential for 11k more outlets.
Mario Batali Gives Up Financial Stake in All His Restaurants (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=01101c6290&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
The move comes months after the original date for Batali's divestiture.
Food Delivered to the Doorstep Is Not So Cheap in China Anymore (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=641b63aa40&e=2715c96b29) - TechCrunch
China's food delivery services have gone about taking a bigger cut of each order as their priorities shifted following a major upheaval.
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UK: Stable Raises $6M Seed Round to Help Farmers, Traders and Insurers Manage Food Price Risk with FinTech (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=fdbc47622b&e=2715c96b29) - AgFunder
The investment came from Anthemis, Syngenta Ventures, Baloise and Ascot Underwriting. With Stable's seed funding, the company is eying both geographic expansion and launching industrial and energy products.
These Food Technologies Are Ripe for Innovation (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=66351a5bb8&e=2715c96b29) - Forbes
Village Capital CEO Allie Burns on promising startups, why disruption isn't always the answer, and how the Green New Deal could be part of the solution.
How Wyoming Is Using Blockchain to Ensure Ranchers Get Price Premiums for Sustainably-Raised Beef (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=56f68a2877&e=2715c96b29) - AgFunder
BeefChain uses RFID and IoT tech to create an auditable provenance for grass-fed, pasture-raised meat to help ranchers.
FDA Regulates Gene-Edited Animals Like Drugs, Not Food. That's a Mistake. (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=be7b2f915e&e=2715c96b29) - New Food Economy
Why regulating gene-edited plants and animals differently is a shortsighted double standard.
Square Roots Will Expand Across North America through New Partnership (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=ccf0c486e3&e=2715c96b29) - TechCrunch
The farming incubator is partnering with food distribution Gordon Food Service to sell its produce through its channels.
The Latest Gene-Edited Food Is A Soybean Oil That Comes With Zero Trans Fats (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=0a8efbc313&e=2715c96b29) - Forbes
Calyxt announced the first commercial sale of its gene-edited soybean oil. It's the latest example of genetically engineered foods designed to appeal to consumers rather than the agriculture industry.
Italy Sees 57% Drop in Olive Harvest As Result of Climate Change (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=b318477a8d&e=2715c96b29) - The Guardian
Extreme weather events have been the main driver of an olive harvest collapse that could leave Italy dependent on imports from April, a leading climate scientist has warned.
TheKrishi App Wants to Help Indian Farmers Increase Their Income (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=975b602773&e=2715c96b29) - AgFunder
TheKrishi brings multiple stakeholders of the Indian agri-ecosystem together on a platform.
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SNAP Benefits Max Out at $38 a Week for Adult Women. A New Bill Would Change That. (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=6d010ee325&e=2715c96b29) - New Food Economy
USDA uses an odd calculation to determine how much is enough. It's based on a diet that includes three cups of a milk a day for adult women.
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