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We've interviewed 45+ CEOs, execs, farmers and investors about the role of biodiversity in the food industry. Read our interviews (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=9c85b51789&e=2715c96b29) with Starbucks, Rebbl, Food Tank, Impossible Foods and more.
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Applegate's shares how the meat company is launching its regenerative agriculture platform featuring products will come from animals raised on pasture.
How Burlap & Barrel Is Rethinking the Spice Supply Chain (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=e636284bce&e=2715c96b29)
Burlap & Barrel co-founder Ethan Frisch talks to us about how the spice company is developing a horizontally scaleable supply chain.
How KAIBAE Is Improving Microbiomes with 'Lost Crops' Like Baobab & Cacay (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=88e03bc18d&e=2715c96b29)
KAIBAE co-founders talk to us about how biodiversity is tied to our microbiome and establishing supply chains for "Lost Crops."
Dig Inn on Supporting Experimentation & New Growing Practices on Farms (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=21c3f9a026&e=2715c96b29)
Dig Inn's Taylor Lanzet, director of supply & sustainability, and Larry Tse, farm manager, detail how the restaurant supports farmers in experimenting with new crops and growing processes.
Institute for the Future on Designing For Resilient Futures (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=abff77eb44&e=2715c96b29)
Sarah Smith, research director of IFTF's Food Futures Lab, talks to us about its foresight research and how biodiversity creates new opportunities for human and planetary health, flavor and business. The interview is also chockfull of great resources and initiatives.
How Starbucks Promotes Biodiversity Through Its Sourcing Standards (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=a29e746f77&e=2715c96b29)
Starbucks VP of Coffee & Tea Michelle Burns how the company promotes biodiversity through its Coffee and Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E.) Practices.
Big Brands Pilot Zero Waste E-Commerce Platform, Blue Apron's New Retail Line + More (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=689fd69e90&e=2715c96b29)
Our round up of this week's top news.
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Just 12 plants and 5 animals make up 75% of the world's food supply. This kind of consolidation puts our food supply at risk and leaves a lot of opportunity - new flavors and food experiences - on the table.
Join us to hear how game-changing startups are creating a more biodiverse food system at our February Food+Tech Meetup. CEOs and COOs from Row 7 (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=948dc844ed&e=2715c96b29) , Kuli Kuli (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=b749b271e3&e=2715c96b29) and Tender Greens (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=9a36e84f0a&e=2715c96b29) will do a deep dive into their business models and supply chains.
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Vegan Dairy Alternatives to Be Worth $30B by 2023 (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=0f6b97d0d1&e=2715c96b29) - VegNews
Major factors driving the increase in consumption of dairy alternatives include the perceived health benefits of plant-based products, consumers' preference of plant-based milk alternatives to dairy milk and increasing cases of lactose intolerance.
120,000 Pounds, Recalled: What's Happening to America's Chicken Nuggets? (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=c8a00a2351&e=2715c96b29) - New York Times
Three separate recalls have been issued this month by Tyson Foods and Perdue. The reasons vary, but many nuggets contained rubber or wood.
Your Kid's Fruit Juice May Contain High Levels of Toxic Heavy Metals (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=84aedac2c0&e=2715c96b29) - Fast Company
Out of 45 leading fruit juices, almost half had potentially harmful levels of arsenic, cadmium and lead. Organic juices did not have lower levels than conventional ones.
Purina Wants to Feed Your Dog Crickets and Fish Heads (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=c3fb5f8bfa&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
Nestle SA's Purina is experimenting with a new line of pet food featuring untapped ingredients. The menu goes against the grain in the $90b business, whose growth has been driven by pet food that increasingly resembles human food.
Sustainable Beer by 2025? AB InBev Partners with Ag Biotech Startup BHB to Optimize Barley Production (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=94da12643c&e=2715c96b29) - AgFunder
Through the partnership with agtech startup Benson Hill Biosystems, AB InBev is hoping to equip farmers with more productive and sustainable barley varieties.
This Company Wants to Use Reentry Heating to Roast Coffee Beans (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=eecb6ae30c&e=2715c96b29) - Ars Technica
A company called Space Roasters says it plans to use the considerable heat of reentry from space through Earth's atmosphere to roast coffee beans. It will then sell them for the perfect cup of joe.
Salted Crickets, Tinned Tarantulas and Chocolate Beetles: Insect Snack Vending Machine in Japan a Hit with Locals (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=a717f03336&e=2715c96b29) - Bakery & Snacks
A vending machine dispensing insect snacks set up in Kumamoto, Japan is outweighing its owner's expectations.
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Blue Apron Introduces New Retail Line on Jet (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=c8660afb4f&e=2715c96b29) - Grocery Dive
The new meal kit line, called Blue Apron Knick Knacks, bundles sauces, grains, dairy, spices and step-by-step recipes that customers then pair with their choice of a retailer's produce or protein.
No Online Shopping Company Can Figure Out How to Quit This One Plastic Bag (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=90deaba0b7&e=2715c96b29) - Vox
Polybags touch almost everything you order online.
Put the Power of Digital Retail in the Hands of Your Firstline Workers (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=58bd3d2a42&e=2715c96b29) - Forbes
Firstline workers are not only brand ambassadors but are often the first to engage customers and see products and services in action. Empowering them with technology can lead to higher-value transactions and increasing brand loyalty.
UK: When Brexit Happens, Will Hunger Pangs Follow? (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=4b3d596e2f&e=2715c96b29) - New York Times
Food retailers warn that supermarkets and food outlets would be the first to feel the impact of Britain crashing out of the EU with no deal. Food prices are likely to increase if a deal isn't reached.
5 Models for Building a Discounted Sales Program (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=1680f19ed1&e=2715c96b29) - Spoiler Alert
Five models for building a discounted sales program at food distribution centers and observations on which businesses are best suited for each.
New Job for Robots: Taking Stock for Retailers (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=cf0e4c783c&e=2715c96b29) - Wall Street Journal
As retail supply chains get more complicated, stores are looking at mobile data collection to track inventory levels.
Trader Joe's to End Grocery Deliveries in New York City (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=b3ec4e84ab&e=2715c96b29) - Supermarket News
The retailer cited cost and wide availability of other delivery services as its reasoning.
'Hey Alexa, What's the Future of Voice Ordering for Groceries?' (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=44c17d4c36&e=2715c96b29) - Food Dive
Analysts say voice shopping will begin to mature in five to 10 years but still has too much friction for convenience-seeking customers.
Giant Foods Will Open Its First E-Commerce Hub Next Month (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=1612b50be2&e=2715c96b29) - Grocery Dive
The 38,000-sq ft online grocery pickup facility is being marketed under a new brand: Giant Direct, Powered by Peapod and will be located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Shoppers Prefer Grocery Delivery over In-Store Pickup (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=8cf12ff986&e=2715c96b29) - Grocery Dive
A report from e-commerce startup CommonSense Robotics finds that both click and collect and same-day grocery delivery surged in 2018, with customers preferring delivery over pickup.
UK: Tesco Supermarket in Britain Will Cut Thousands of Jobs (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=70838ba645&e=2715c96b29) - New York Times
The big British grocer faces challenges from discount retailers, online shopping and a possible Brexit downturn. It expects 9k jobs to be affected.
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Chowbotics to Bring Its Salad Making Robot to Europe (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=5a4cf7dd1b&e=2715c96b29) - The Spoon
The company has partnered with French vegetable company Bonduelle and named its French version Cabaletta. The robots will be deployed across mainland Europe.
Tech Investors Are Dumping Millions Each Year into Food Startups, but Their Appetites Are Changing (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=8ec3454400&e=2715c96b29) - CNBC
Recent stumbles for meal kit services and delivery-only restaurants have forced investors to reassess where the opportunity lies. Meat alternatives and delivery technology seem to offer promising paths.
Chef Fatima Ali Has Died of Cancer at Age 29; This Is Her Essay from Our Upcoming Issue (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=88e473b1da&e=2715c96b29) - Bon Appetit
She dreamed of opening her own restaurant. Then she learned she had a year left to live.
Employees File Class Action Lawsuit Against Munchery (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=3e550bc1a8&e=2715c96b29) - Eater
A courier for the meal delivery startup led the complaint.
India: Zomato Looking to Raise Alternate $200M Fund by Selling UAE Biz to Delivery Hero (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=05e950616a&e=2715c96b29) - Entrackr
In addition to raising money by selling parts of its business, Zomato is in talks with Ant Financial and Primavera Capital to score anything between $500m to $1b.
Chipotle Announces Eight Food Startups Chosen for Mentorship Program (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=91b26f03f7&e=2715c96b29) - Forbes
The selected companies include AgVoice, American Ostrich Farms, Asarasi, Grubtubs, Impactvision, Novolyze, Rex Animal Health and Sophie's Kitchen Plant-Based Seafood.
This Ice Cream Company Is Trying to Make Vegan Ice Cream Mainstream--and Really Good (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=af2e6f1a55&e=2715c96b29) - Fast Company
Salt & Straw, known for crazy, creative flavors, will dedicate 20% of its menu going forward to plant-based options.
Self-Driving Uber Bikes Could be a Boon for Its Food Delivery Biz (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=01efc65414&e=2715c96b29) - The Spoon
Uber plans to develop self-driving scooters and bicyles. What if they were used to deliver food?
Is the Plant-Based Trend Gaining Traction in Restaurants? The GFI Unveils Its Annual Scorecard (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=aa31ef3915&e=2715c96b29) - Food Navigator
Forty-five out fo the top 100 restaurant chains in the US still don't offer a plant-based entree. However, all leading chains are closely monitoring the plant-based trend.
East China City Uses AI to Guarantee Sanitation of Kitchens (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=dd31390c6c&e=2715c96b29) - ECNS
A city in East China is using AI to automatically identify and take snapshots of unsanitary operations by restaurant staff and report them to the owners. The technology has been deployed in 15 restaurants and catering companies.
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Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal: What It Means for Food and Farming (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=ae674f65c1&e=2715c96b29) - Modern Farmer
The decade-old idea is being pushed to the political fore, with aims to develop a carbon-neutral economy, create millions of green-collar jobs and achieve social equity.
Following Missouri's Lead Other States Take on Cell-Cultured Meat (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=2b93a15d49&e=2715c96b29) - New Food Economy
Lawmakers in Nebraska, Wyoming, and Virginia say if it's not a carcass, then it's "imitation."
This App Lets Kenya's Farmers Monitor Crops from Eyes in the Sky (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=fe21f96f31&e=2715c96b29) - Wired
Using satellite data from the UN, PlantVillage monitors biomass on a plot of land, giving farmers insight into how their crops are growing.
Growing Peace in Niger Through the Moringa Tree (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=11e21cdd56&e=2715c96b29) - AgFunder
Lisa Curtis, CEO of Kuli Kuli Foods writes about her background in the Peace Corps, how it led to the creation of Kuli Kuli, and how the company is now hoping its effort will promote peace in Niger.
Come hear Lisa speak at our upcoming meetup, Food Biodiversity: Where Flavor & Sustainability Meet (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=841364962d&e=2715c96b29) , on 2/19 in NYC!
A Green New Deal Must Include Food and Farming (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=21151353f1&e=2715c96b29) - Civil Eats
Congressman Earl Blumenauer is calling for solid, lasting bonds between the climate justice movement and the movement to reform the food system.
What Does 2019 Hold For European Agriculture Startups? (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=8517e3d278&e=2715c96b29) - Forbes
Richard Smith, Managing Partner at Earth Capital UK, speaks about investment trends and opportunity in the agtech sector and how resource management goes much further than simply optimizing the farm.
BrightFarms Expands Its Retail Footprint (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=8309998267&e=2715c96b29) - Grocery Dive
BrightFarms is expanding its retail footprint in the four regions where it currently operates hydroponic greenhouses to supply consumers with year-round local produce.
Nepalese Rice Farmers Boost Yields By Sowing Fewer Plants And Cutting Water (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=a49958a6b7&e=2715c96b29) - NPR
As the climate gets drier, researchers are looking again at an alternative method to grow rice that uses less water, but support for the technique is mixed.
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EATERS
Tech Company Comes to the Rescue of Food Stamps Benefits at Farmers Markets (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=f4996a6bdc&e=2715c96b29) - The Washington Post
Novo Dia Group, whose pending shutdown last summer threatened the ability of thousands of farmers markets to accept food stamps, has received a $2m lifeline from Square.
Which Allergens Are in Your Food? You Can't Always Tell From the Labels (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=8e64d2eaca&e=2715c96b29) - New York Times
Despite federal legislation passed 15 years ago, food labels don't always alert consumers to allergens that may be present in packaged goods.
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