Articles Tagged with ''food startups''

FoodBytes! by Rabobank Selects Finalists for 2021 Virtual Pitch Competition

Fifteen startups will showcase innovations at FoodBytes! Pitch on November 10

October 26, 2021

The finalists were chosen amongst the cohort of 45 global startups previously selected as participants in FoodBytes! Pitch 2021, Rabobank's multi-week food and agriculture innovation program that drives collaboration between startups, corporate leaders and investors to develop solutions to food system challenges.

FoodBytes! Names 45 Standout Startups Selected for Pitch 2021

FoodBytes! Pitch attracts hundreds of applicants vying to drive change within global food systems

September 14, 2021

Since originally launching in 2015, FoodBytes! Pitch has become a go-to experience for startups looking to validate and grow their businesses, generate global industry exposure, and access invaluable mentorship, as well as corporate and investor connections.

SKU Selects Later-Stage Startups for Dallas 2021 Cohort

The startups represent a range of categories, including a cashew vegan queso, inventive mocktails and a subscription company

August 12, 2021

SKU, an accelerator for consumer packaged goods (CPGs), has selected six companies for the second cohort of SKU Dallas. The startups represent a range of categories, including a cashew vegan queso, inventive mocktails and a subscription company that provides unique games for couples to connect.

Real California Milk Excelerator Announces Semi-Finalists in Personal Health & Wellness Product Innovation Competition

3rd Annual California Milk Advisory Board and VentureFuel Initiative showcases emerging dairy-based functional food, beverage and beauty products for consumer's changing lifestyles

August 11, 2021

The 2021 Real California Milk Excelerator taps into the thriving functional foods market, which has grown significantly, and is projected to reach more than $275 billion globally by 2025. In this year's competition, each semi-finalist's product is made with cow's milk dairy as the first ingredient, while making up at least 50% of the formula.

ICL Group: Start-Up Support

ICL Group launches ICL Planet Startup Hub for investment support, market “fast-track” help

June 2, 2021

ICL Group Ltd., a leading global specialty minerals and specialty chemicals company, launched ICL Planet Startup Hub.The new innovation platform is expected to help propel innovative foodTech and agriTech start-ups to the marketplace and to provide enterprises with an extensive network of support, including investment and mentorship.

ImpactSKU Accelerator Announces Selected Brands for Minneapolis Cohort

Each brand was selected based on product innovation, market traction, and the passion of founders

May 28, 2021

SKU, an accelerator for consumer packaged goods (CPGs), announced six companies that will participate in the upcoming track of the Minneapolis program, ImpactSKU '21. Each was selected based on the basis of product innovation, market traction, and the passion of founders.

Real California Milk EXCELerator, New Incubator Boot Camp Launch Search for Performance and Recovery Innovation in Dairy

3rd Annual California Milk Advisory Board and VentureFuel Contest evolves to reflect product excellence as startups spike and consumers increase emphasis on personal health & wellness

May 14, 2021

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced the return of its annual dairy innovation competition with a new name and increased focus on advancing excellence in functional dairy product development. The Real California Milk Excelerator, the 3rd edition of the CMAB dairy product innovation competition with innovation consultancy VentureFuel, will award up to $650,000 in prizes for new dairy products that support performance and recovery benefits.

Better Brand Plans First Product Launch

Food tech startup will introduce low-carb bagel in May 2021

April 15, 2021

Better Brand, Inc., an innovative food tech startup marking a new era of nutrition by leading innovation in the multi-trillion-dollar refined carb space, announced plans to launch its first product, The Better Bagel – turning one of the most carb-heavy foods into the carb equivalent of ½ of an orange, or 1/5th of a banana.

Pegasus Tech Ventures to Collaborate with Ajinomoto on Global Startup Deal Sourcing

Ajinomoto Co. aims to accelerate innovation activities on a global scale by tapping into top startups and emerging trends

March 30, 2021

Pegasus Tech Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based global venture capital firm which supports innovation for global corporations, announced a business collaboration with Japan’s food giant Ajinomoto Co., Inc.

AAK: Alternative Meat, Dairy

AAK partners with Big Idea Ventures to accelerate ingredient solutions for alternative meat, dairy products

March 15, 2021

To support new and emerging start-up companies developing alternative meat and dairy products and to create further collaboration opportunities with some of the most recognized players in the food industry, AAK AB (publ.) will invest in Big Idea Ventures' (BIV) New Protein Fund I.

ON DEMAND: Whether you're in R&D, formulation, or innovation, this session will provide enzyme-driven insights to improve your plant-based dairy portfolio.

ON DEMAND: Once targeted at athletes, active nutrition products with benefits like energy, focus, hydration, and protein are now winning over everyday consumers seeking support for their busy lifestyles.