Orgain engages community to vote for their favorite health and wellness start-up brands
May 18, 2020
Orgain, creator of the first ready-to-drink organic protein shake and innovator of high-quality and convenient clean nutrition products, announced the six finalists that are in the running to receive a total of $150,000 provided by Orgain's Grants for Greater Good program.
The round was led by DSM Venturing BV, the venture capital arm of DSM
April 20, 2020
The company will increase its capability to perform turnkey direct to consumer fulfillment with investments in new hardware and an ERP system to help support growth.
Chicago incubator shares innovations from six new CPG startups
July 25, 2019
The Hatchery Chicago, a nonprofit incubator dedicated to helping Chicago entrepreneurs build and grow successful businesses, introduced six new and innovative CPG startups at this year’s Summer Fancy Food Show.
Six food start-ups will join a four-month mentorship program with industry experts and receive grants up to $50,000
July 22, 2019
The panel selected these six US participants out of the search that focused on companies that share the Mars Food purpose – Better Food Today. A Better World Tomorrow.
Speaking at New Products Conference: Natalie Shmulik, The Hatchery Chicago
July 19, 2019
Shmulik has a wide range of experience working with supermarkets, culinary publications, consumer packaged goods companies, and food service establishments.
The move is a key pillar of the company’s consumer-centric growth strategy
March 29, 2019
SnackFutures is designed as an independent hub that brings three core tenets of growth under one umbrella to accelerate innovation: invention of new brands and businesses; reinvention of small-scale brands with large-scale potential, and venture investments with start-up entrepreneurs.
Mondelēz and the SnackFutures team plan to connect with the local food and beverage start-up community
March 29, 2019
Mondelēz International will work with The Hatchery Chicago to offer educational opportunities and mentorship to entrepreneurs active in Chicago’s thriving food and drink scene.
Chobani selected eight food and beverage startups that span a variety of emerging categories
March 19, 2019
Chobani selected eight food and beverage startups that span a variety of emerging categories, each bringing a unique value and perspective to the cohort.
Participants will take part in four-month mentorship program with industry experts, receive grants of up to $50,000
March 14, 2019
The SEEDS of CHANGE™ Accelerator, named after the Mars Food organic seed and food brand, will select six US and four Australian participants in the following areas: start-up food brands, innovative experiential offerings, new business models, and emerging technology.
MISTA is an optimizer, enabling start-ups and established corporations to optimize ideas, products, people and investments
March 14, 2019
Located in San Francisco, MISTA will open its physical premises in early 2019. With an extensive 7,000 square feet (650m2) of space, the MISTA Optimization Center (MOC) will provide access to a product development facility, equipment for pasteurization and fermentation, experts providing market and leadership development strategies, as well as input from world renowned culinary and food scientists.