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How Starbucks Promotes Biodiversity Through Its Sourcing Standards (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=a94d71c4b7&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.
Food System 6 on Scaling Food System Innovation (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=485030fd24&e=2715c96b29)
Food System 6's Renske Lynde on the incubator's holistic approach to supporting innovation among farmers, producers and entrepreneurs.
Gotham Greens on How Hydroponics Preserves Biodiversity (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=7f21148e0e&e=2715c96b29)
Gotham Greens CEO Viraj Puri on using hydroponic technology to limit agriculture's use of land and water and reduce chemical use in our food production.
Back to the Roots on Unlocking Curiosity For a Better Food System (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=3b63cdb806&e=2715c96b29)
Back to the Roots on unlocking curiosity about biodiverse and regenerative agriculture through their cereals and indoor gardening kits.
Food Tank on Why Food Companies Need True Cost Accounting (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=4a504c057a&e=2715c96b29)
Food Tank's Danielle Nierenberg explains why companies should implement true cost accounting and partner with farmers to increase diversity in the field.
How SDG2 Advocacy Hub is Galvanizing Chefs to Support Biodiversity (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=b4340cee63&e=2715c96b29)
The Hub has worked with over 240 chefs from 38 countries to create a Chefs' Manifesto, a framework outlining how chefs can contribute to the SDGs. This year, it's working with its Chefs' Network to champion the use of alternative grains.
Munchery Shutters After Raising $125M, EU to Ban Plastic Cutlery by 2021 + More (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=121cc9adc6&e=2715c96b29)
Our round up of this week's top news.
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Canopy Growth Corporation to Invest Up to $150M in New York Production Facility (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=4689283f90&e=2715c96b29) - Brewbound
The company plans to establish large scale production capabilities focused on hemp extraction and product manufacturing.
Big Food, Consumer Goods Firms Join TerraCycle's Loop Waste-Free Shopping Platform (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=32b245a335&e=2715c96b29) - New York Times
Some of the world's largest consumer goods and food and beverage companies have joined a new recycling initiative, to be launched this year, aimed at collecting used plastics bottles and other durable packaging from homes and re-using them.
The World's Largest Packaged Food Company Will Ditch Single-Use Plastic (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=6ca0473b60&e=2715c96b29) - Fast Company
Nestlé will eliminate all single-serve plastic from its line and make all of its packaging recycling or reusable by 2025.
With a New Name, Curation Foods Cultivates a Plant-Based Future (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=97d7b105a4&e=2715c96b29) - Forbes
Landec Corp has grown its fresh-cut produce division into a plant-based food company and renamed it Curation Foods to reflect its evolving mission.
Cocoburg Closes Private Funding Round for Its Coconut Jerky (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=eba6ac9081&e=2715c96b29) - The Spoon
The company has raised $500k led by Noroc Naturals. It plans to expand its product to matcha, turmeric and mushrooms in a forthcoming rebrand as well as enter new markets.
Fevertree's Shares Get Tonic From Soaring Revenue Expectations (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=21842aa095&e=2715c96b29) - New York Times
Fast-growing Fevertree Drinks expects to report an almost 40% jump in annual revenue on strong demand for its flavored tonic water and premium mixers, lifting its shares by more than 15%.
How Kombrewcha Used Customer Research to Increase Alcohol Levels (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=941b7f91de&e=2715c96b29) - Food Dive
Research found the company's base customer is a middle-aged active mom who needs to feel good about her beverages — and wants the effect of drinking beer.
Journey Foods Leverages AI to Make Healthy Gummies (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=f1e875d787&e=2715c96b29) - The Spoon
The Chicago-based startup is launching a reimagination of the fruit snack, one which is packed with nutrients and promotes biodiversity.
With VMG Investment and New Focus, Lily's Tries to Create a Sweet Platform (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=e9f628807a&e=2715c96b29) - Nosh
The company just launched new snacking products as well as a rebrand following its investment last year by VMG.
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Amazon's Little Blue Delivery Robot Is Roaming Around the Seattle Suburbs (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=a91e859b30&e=2715c96b29) - Fast Company
The company is testing a fleet of six autonomous delivery bots chaperoned by Amazon employees.
Unseating Amazon: What Will the Next Great Retail Company Look Like? (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=3707d0b5e5&e=2715c96b29) - SnackNation
Last year at an employee all-hands meeting, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos made an ominous declaration: "Amazon is not too big to fail," he said. "In fact, I predict one day Amazon will fail."
Brandless Adds Baby, Pet Products, Moves Beyond $3 Pricing (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=740b12a604&e=2715c96b29) - Star Tribune
The expansion represents the largest new product roll out since the company launched in 2017. Baby and pet products are categories where many shoppers are increasingly willing to pay more.
Costco Might Launch Its Own Streaming Service for 'Average Americans' to Compete with Netflix and Amazon (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=08c49385c8&e=2715c96b29) - Business Insider
TV industry veteran Mark Greenberg held talks with Costco about the streaming service. Greenberg was previously working with Walmart to create a similar service, but talks reportedly fell apart last year.
China: Alibaba Helps the Blind Shop Online (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=d9a1efe4a5&e=2715c96b29) - Inside Retail
The e-commerce giant plans to launch Smart Touch, an affordable silicone sheet that goes on top of smartphone screens, later this year.
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UK: Just Eat Acquires Restaurant Software Platform Flyt for £22M (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=48bbe31b52&e=2715c96b29) - TechCrunch
Just Eat, the takeout marketplace and food delivery service, has acquired Flyt, a startup that offers software for restaurants and restaurant suppliers.
Chowbus Announces a $4M Seed Round for Its Food Delivery Platform (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=483c1dcf66&e=2715c96b29) - The Spoon
The round was led by Greycroft Partners and FJ Labs. The lets users discover authentic, international foods with a focus on Asian cuisine. It plans to use funding to further platform development and expansion into 20 new markets.
Chefs and Truck Drivers Beware: AI Is Coming for Your Jobs (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=52637db4ac&e=2715c96b29) - New York Times
Robots aren't replacing everyone, but a quarter of U.S. jobs will be severely disrupted as artificial intelligence accelerates the automation of existing work, according to a new Brookings Institution report.
Orderscape Is Making Voice-Order Tech Ridiculously Simple for Restaurants (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=e6608e313b&e=2715c96b29) - The Spoon
The startup just launched a large-scale voice-enabled search capability for 50k menus on Google Assistant and Alexa.
Taco Bell Eyes Asia-Pacific to Drive Overseas Expansion (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=34f306d107&e=2715c96b29) - Reuters
The fast food chain plans to double its international footprint with Asian markets as the main driver for overseas growth as awareness about Mexican cuisine grows.
Restaurant Linked to Sexual Harassment Allegations Has No Place in an Ethical Eating Guide, Critics Say (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=01e749210e&e=2715c96b29) - The Washington Post
Critics are questioning the inclusion of Pizzaiolo, a restaurant in Oakland owned by chef Charlie Hallowell — accused by more than 30 women of sexual harassment.
How Do Nonalcoholic Bars Actually Work? (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=8222c0e270&e=2715c96b29) - Eater
Meet the bars that are taking mocktails — sorry, spirits-free drinks — to the next level.
The Glories and Challenges of a Middle-Aged Restaurant in the Bay Area (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=109e4443ac&e=2715c96b29) - San Francisco Chronicle
From Firefly to Rivoli, how a generation of neighborhood bistros have survived since the 1990s.
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AGRICULTURE
Strawberry Farmers: Come with Harvest CROO If You Want to Live (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=a0883ce8d6&e=2715c96b29) - New Food Economy
Harvest CROO has been developing a strawberry-picking robot for years and has finally started unveiling the product. Growers who use the machine will buy a service, with technicians and specialists guiding the application.
Thousands of Farmers, Supporters Take to Streets in Germany Demanding Climate-Friendly Agriculture (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=038daf80d4&e=2715c96b29) - CNBC
About 35,000 farmers and their supporters protested in Berlin calling for climate-friendly agriculture, animal welfare and protection.
TechAccel and Donald Danforth Center Launch RNAissance to Create Environmentally-Friendly Pesticides (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=f2b3d15483&e=2715c96b29) - AgFunder
The partnership has created a new startup called RNAissance, which plans to use RNAi technology to create pesticides that target specific pests and have little or no impact on the surrounding environment or consumers.
How Filament Science Is Serving Cannabis' Budding Microbial Sciences Sector (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=9eece6b11c&e=2715c96b29) - AgFunder
A number of startups are applying biotechnology to increase crop yield and quality of cannabis. One such service is Filament.Science, which uses beneficial microbes to help farmers grow better crops.
Cargill CEO Says 'Not a Good Moment' for Agriculture Economy (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=52dd516023&e=2715c96b29) - Bloomberg
Chairman and CEO Dave Maclenan discusses US farmers and China's food consumption patterns amid the US-China trade dispute and why the company remains private.
Scientists Are Learning How to Farm on Mars Through Trial and Error (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=fba8cbc4c3&e=2715c96b29) - Astronomy
By finely tuning optimal growing conditions, researchers hope to find the sweet spot for growing lettuce in space.
Meet the Winemaker Who Claims He Can Make Fracking Cleaner (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=1d7445d39c&e=2715c96b29) - Fast Company
Alejandro Bulgheroni is acclaimed for his wine and olive oil. Now he's aiming to make controversial fracking cleaner, though critics have doubts.
Smart Farming Through the Internet of Things (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=2720e07e55&e=2715c96b29) - Forbes
Tony Franklin, General Manager for the Internet of Things at Intel, explains how to improve food and ecological systems through IoT.
Volatility Is No Obstacle for Agriculture and Food Startups (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=728c759383&e=2715c96b29) - Financial Times
Despite fragile markets, companies in the nascent sector have completed fundraisings this month.
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EATERS
Canada Has Finally Killed the Four Food Groups (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=ad5d048221&e=2715c96b29) - Vice
The new Food Guide makes lifestyle recommendations like cooking for yourself, reading labels, eating less processed foods, being more self-sufficient and sharing food traditions, across generations and cultures.
Bevi Lands $35M for Smarter Water Cooler That Gets to Know You (https://foodtechconnect.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5137626c88ab3a61c40112a42&id=b25bfea02b&e=2715c96b29) - Xconomy
The Series C funding round was led by Bessemer Ventures. The company is hiring to boost its brand and put products into more offices. Hot drinks are on the company's future roadmap.
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