Daily news and analysis about the food tech revolution
Overconsumption of sugar is responsible for illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers, a problem that’s hard to avoid because American food is full of the stuff. Many […]
Chipotle outlined big plans for its digital business, which surpassed $1 billion in sales in 2019, according to the company’s Q4 earnings call this week. The fast-casual chain saw digital […]
Israeli startup Yofix Probiotics announced today that it had closed a $2.5 million Series A with participation from investors Müller Ventures, the French Bel Group, and U.S.-based LionTree Partners. This […]
7-Eleven announced today it is piloting a cashierless scan-and-go store concept in its hometown of Irving, TX. The test store is currently available to 7-Eleven employees and functions much like […]
One of the problems that many crowdfunded hardware startups encounter is manufacturing and scaling. That’s because for many startups, it’s their first time working with manufacturers, not to mention working […]
Anyone who’s visited the cereal aisle of a grocery store knows that every time we shop for food, we’re bombarded with choice. Which product will be the best on for […]
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Egypt-based online food ordering platform elmenus announced today it has raised an $8 million Series B round (via wamda). The round was led by UAE-based VC fund Global Ventures and […]
Kroger is testing a new concept where doctors can write food prescriptions their patients then fulfill at one of the grocery chain’s stores with the help of a Kroger Health […]
Looks like Starship’s delivery robots may be blocked from roaming the city streets of Madison, WI. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that the local Transportation Policy and Planning Board there […]
A newly released report from Nielsen and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) saying that online sales of food and beverages will reach $143 billion by 2025 (hat tip to Grocery […]
Cultured meat (or meat grown outside the animal) has been making headlines lately — but when it comes to general consumer awareness, companies still have a long way to go. […]
