Financial terms were undisclosed. Viome makes personalized food recommendations based on a person's microbiome, while Habit develops nutritional recommendations based on biology, metabolism and personal goals. https://t.co/Zyp7W7EDUQ
Funding was led by Export Development Canada, and will be used to continue development of P&P's Smart Imaging System and expand its footprint across North America.https://t.co/E6ZbuN4Fvn
The investment round was led by Astanor Ventures. Ÿnsect will use the funding to construct the largest insect farm in the world, with the first phase able to produce 20k tons of insect protein a year.https://t.co/hwXP9UeCom
From poultry monitors to berry-tracking blockchains, the food industry is adopting technology to meet our growing demand for information about what we eat. https://t.co/Cxn2R0Dqgp
As consumer tastes change, the company is expanding its product line. Among the offerings: butter with canola oil, calcium and vitamin D. https://t.co/LER8RVKcVO
JUST hosted a tasting of its lab-grown chicken nugget, which is not yet commercially available. While it awaits regulatory approval from the FDA and USDA, it plans to launch its chicken nugget in Asia in 2019. https://t.co/pizHKlHPGR
Sweden's largest food retailer is preparing for its largest transformation yet to cater to a growing number of customers who want to shop for groceries online. The 81-year-old-company is shifting investments toward e-commerce, advanced analytics and AI. https://t.co/4SnWxPoDaF
Countertop tech company Silo just revealed a vacuum-sealing container system that keeps food fresher and includes a built-in Alexa that tags and tracks what it’s holding. https://t.co/qgItV44lVy #foodTech
The movement to #StopSucking inspired cities to shelve plastic, but it also put a burden on people with disabilities. https://t.co/DbNNQKVZGg #plasticwaste
Sixty-three percent of consumers globally prefer to buy goods and services from companies that stand for a shared purpose that reflects their personal values and beliefs, and are ditching those that don’t. https://t.co/2NGtnbIxBJ #Sustainability
As corporations rush in to make a buck, some farmers are pushing back — and fighting for the soul of organic food. https://t.co/1GxQjOahxW #organic#GMO
Making tofu leaves a lot of used soybeans. Renewal Mill found a way to make a fiber-rich, gluten-free flour out of them. https://t.co/oz76qpzUW6 #Recycle
Seeking millennial cred with alternative proteins, the Swiss giant sees its vegan business reaching $1b within 10 years. https://t.co/xTvhI38hcJ #vegan#nomeat#burger
Put away your phone for a while and watch clouds go by. Try not to be entertained at all times and notice the details around you. https://t.co/F0e7c1ZFeP
"If you never establish a testing/customer feedback culture in your company, all you will have is biased opinions and assumptions" True story. https://t.co/5qmU9q8hui https://t.co/4RsGyfYoi9
"Innovation is profitable application of creativity to improve products and services, processes, or business models." Whenever someone asks what is innovation, I'll have an anwser now. Plus many other good thoughts that currenly re…https://t.co/Af7v6Us6PI https://t.co/MltIYBjONf