Weekly Roundup – Week of 3.7.2022
March 11, 2022
Read this week’s top 5, rather 6, notable and inspiring stories curated from our team of strategists and food enthusiasts:
‘Females In Food’ Bring Women To the Forefront
Throughout her career in the food and beverage industry, Angela Dodd saw several disparities in gender equity and decided to take action by founding Females in Food. This professional community offers development resources, scholarship funding, and industry-wide networking events, to name a few. It’s a platform that supports women’s worth in the workplace across all food and beverage channels. Learn More.
Get The Skinny On Designer Fats
Yulin Lu, co-founder and CEO of Yali Bio, set out to find a better solution for animal-like fats in meat and dairy alternatives. His startup focuses on using synthetic biology to produce designer fats that look, taste, and perform like the real thing, which even plant-based fats cannot achieve. Read More.
Molecular Drinks Dispense Versatility and Ease
Cana has developed a completely customizable drink dispenser using molecular beverage printer technology. One single cartridge of flavorings can easily dispense a variety of popular drinks, featuring beverage brands from around the world – from iced coffees and soft drinks to cocktails, mocktails, and more. Get the Refreshing Details Here.
Has Plant-Based Meat Growth Wilted?
The Financial Times recently reported that overall U.S. sales of plant-based meat dropped slightly in 2021. However, alternative meat producers are skeptical about predicting the long-term future of plant-based meat from one declining year. With volatile supply chain challenges and increasing commodity pricing, along with the need to satisfy flexitarian diets, there still appears to be a healthy space for meat alternatives in retail and foodservice. Discover More.
Food Creators Launch Brands in Weeks
Rushir Parikh and Nick Sopchak created Popchew, a startup that connects everyday food creators with a platform for crafting their own personal food brand. Creators select the type of food they want to sell and Popchew helps build a culture for that food/brand with digital experiences that bring food lovers together. All this happens in a matter of weeks. Chew on More Here.
AC/DC® Rocks More Than Music
The iconic band debuts For Those About To Rock Ale – using a traditional Australian brewing method and native Aussie hops for a clean, citrusy finish and malty sweetness. Its cool black label brings hard-core nostalgia as it mimics its 1981 album cover. So, kick back with this refreshing ale and crank up the volume on all your AC/DC favorites. Rock the Story Here.
More to come next week!
