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QSR chain Chipotle announced today that it has invested in autonomous delivery vehicle startup, Nuro. The amount invested was not disclosed and according to the press announcement, Chipotle’s investment is […]
The Good Food Institute called fermentation the “third pillar” for alternative proteins, and $435 million was invested in fermentation companies in the first seven months of 2020. Fermentation itself is […]
This is the web version of our Future Food newsletter. Sign up for the best news and analysis of the alternative protein market. The market for alternative protein, including meat, eggs, dairy, […]
Food tech company Eat Just announced today it has closed a $200 million funding round led by Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), which is the sovereign wealth fund of the State […]
What should we call Pani, the forthcoming hydration system that officially launched its crowdfunding campaign today? It’s a water filter, because it removes bad stuff like chlorine and mercury from […]
For the majority of restaurants around the U.S., last week marked the one-year anniversary since stay-at-home mandates initially forced dining rooms to close down. What’s followed has been 12 months […]
Among the things in the restaurant industry COVID-19 changed forever, businesses’ relationship to technology is a big one. Historically, many restaurants have been slow to adopt much, if any, technology […]
When it comes to robot baristas, the robot itself usually takes center stage. I mean, those articulating arms are doing the actual work of making a latte. But with Crown […]
Start a conversation about sustainability in U.S. restaurants nowadays, and Just Salad will almost inevitably turn up in the talk. The New York City-based fast-casual chain has long been known […]
Weee!, an online grocer with a focus on Asian and Hispanic communities, announced today that it has raised a $315 million Series D round of funding. The round was led […]
While 2020 was a tumultuous year we’d all rather forget, it was actually a banner year for investment in alternative protein. According to new data released today by The Good […]
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