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?? Boost Your Startup Search With the Foodbytes Hub Across the 2100+ startups in the Foodbytes hub, more than 400 are currently fundraising, planning to within the next 6 months, or actively seeking partnerships for R&D, distribution, co-manufacturing, tech pilots and more. Browse these ag tech and food tech companies with our intuitive search features: ? Multiple Select in Filters: Widen or narrow your search using multiple categories, like startups actively fundraising, or those with specific partnership needs ?? Search Suggestions: Start typing, and we’ll suggest startup names, sectors, or topics to guide your search. Want to save time to focus on your 2025 objectives? Learn how our team can help you accelerate growth by partnering with startups: https://lnkd.in/eKC2K5v7

?? Upcoming Foodbytes Roundtable: Extending Your Runway with Smart Capital Allocation ?? Join us for an insightful virtual roundtable hosted by Foodbytes on December 2, 2024, from 2:30-3:30pm ET, featuring a dynamic panel of experts from the food tech and agtech sectors. In this hour-long session, we’ll dive into strategies for addressing cash shortfalls, exploring emerging opportunities like Hardware-as-a-Service, and how to strategically allocate capital to extend your runway over the next 12-18 months. Our speakers: Pem Hutchinson, Senior Director, CSC Leasing Fabian Gosselin P., Investor, Cleveland Avenue Eric Kish, CEO, Rebound Technologies Inc. Moderated by: Trevor Sieck, VP and Startup Relationship Manager, Foodbytes by Rabobank Sonia Shekar, AVP Data Intelligence, Foodbytes by Rabobank Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from seasoned experts and gain actionable insights for your business. ?? HOW TO ATTEND: Create your Foodbytes profile by EOD ET December 1 to receive an exclusive calendar link to the session: https://lnkd.in/gGFRRrpJ Already have a Foodbytes profile? Make sure you've recently updated your profile and uploaded your pitch deck to receive your invite.

Celebrating a New Corporate-Startup Collaboration: Phytolon & Rich Products Ventures Foodbytes alumni startup Phytolon has secured investment from Foodbytes core member Rich Products Corporation's venture arm to drive the commercialization of its innovative natural food colorings produced via precision fermentation. This investment marks a significant step in scaling Phytolon's sustainable, clean-label solution for the food industry, which is poised to replace synthetic dyes with natural, cost-efficient alternatives. Phytolon's vibrant, fermentation-based colorants provide a reliable, eco-friendly option for a range of food products, including baked goods, desserts, and icings. Through this partnership, Rich's will explore incorporating these sustainable color solutions into their product offerings. At Foodbytes, we celebrate these impactful collaborations that are shaping the future of food innovation. Connect with Phytolon and learn more about their groundbreaking work, plus discover other potential startup partners, directly in the Foodbytes hub. ?? https://lnkd.in/esAi_VdU #Foodbytes #Innovation #Sustainability #FoodTech #Phytolon #NaturalFoodColors #AgTech https://lnkd.in/eh67MFTw

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Startup Milestone: Bonumose's recent victory in securing a preliminary win with the FDA on the labeling of rare suagar tagatose marks a significant step for healthier sugar alternatives. Bonumose’s innovative approach is helping reshape the future of sweeteners, offering a healthier, low-calorie solution that can be produced at scale to be used in a variety of food and beverage products. Tagatose counting as "added sugar" on US food labels has posed challenges for food manufacturers across beverages, snacks and sweets that could benefit from the sugar alternative, and although the final decision is yet to come, this news is a positive beacon for healthier consumer products. Connect with Bonumose and learn more about their pioneering work by visiting their profile in the Foodbytes hub. #Foodbytes #Innovation #SugarAlternatives #Bonumose #Sustainability #AgTech #Health #Tagatose https://lnkd.in/eA99g769

Unlocking Successful Partnerships: Insights from the Foodbytes Team ICYMI: Foodbytes North America head Nina Meijers shares essential evergreen do's and don'ts for effective corporate collaboration, touching upon strategic planning, clear communication and shared visions. As startups navigate the complexities of partnerships with corporates, these six insights from the Foodbytes team provide valuable guidance to help maximize success in creating mutually beneficial partnerships. ?? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eH7M_Whz #Foodbytes #CorporateCollaboration #Startups #Innovation #Partnerships

Unlocking Successful Partnerships: Insights from the Foodbytes Team ICYMI: Foodbytes North America head Nina Meijers shares essential evergreen do's and don'ts for effective corporate collaboration, touching upon strategic planning, clear communication and shared visions. As startups navigate the complexities of partnerships with corporates, these six insights from the Foodbytes team provide valuable guidance to help maximize success in creating mutually beneficial partnerships. ?? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eH7M_Whz #Foodbytes #CorporateCollaboration #Startups #Innovation #Partnerships

In our latest blog, we recap our recent virtual roundtable where we explored the vital role of collaboration in driving the food transition. As the food system faces unprecedented challenges, aligning incentives between startups, corporates and investors is crucial for amplifying impact. Hear from Rabobank Wholesale Banking North America Chief Sustainability Officer Terryn Lawrence, Tilia Holdings Managing Director Rob Celin, Mozza Foods CEO & Founder Adam Tarshis, Foodbytes by Rabobank Data Intelligence AVP Sonia Shekar and Foodbytes Partnerships Director Caroline Keeley, and discover how strategic partnerships can foster innovation and create meaningful change in the food industry. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQ-zNYyt #FoodTransition #Sustainability #Collaboration #Foodbytes

Three remarkable startups from the Foodbytes community, BeeHero, Brightseed and Pivot Bio, have been recognized among TIME Magazine's 200 Best Inventions of 2024! In a crystal ball moment come true, TIME selected Brightseed's AI platform as a top 200 inventions of the year, which Foodbytes happened to profile in our 2022 report "Meeting New Consumer Demand." Brightseed is harnessing the power of AI with its Forager platform to unlock the hidden bioactives in plants and fungi that benefit human health. By mapping the plant genome, Brightseed has built the world's largest library of natural small molecule compounds, which food companies can leverage to enhance their products. Their partnership with Blue Diamond Growers is a prime example of how they are optimizing ingredients for better health outcomes. BeeHero has developed a groundbreaking Pollination Insight Platform that addresses the alarming bee mortality rates affecting crops. Their innovative technology helps commercial growers monitor bee activity and environmental conditions, ensuring efficient pollination and supporting the vital role of these insects. Pivot Bio, with their N-Ovator program, is tackling nitrous oxide emissions in agriculture—a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. By connecting growers to companies seeking to reduce their upstream emissions, they enable the use of nitrogen-fixing, microbe-based products instead of synthetic fertilizers, promoting sustainability while rewarding farmers for their eco-friendly practices. At Foodbytes, we are dedicated to fostering innovation in agriculture that drives sustainability and empowers the next generation of food systems. Learn more about these innovative companies and their impactful solutions by visiting their profiles in the Foodbytes hub: www.foodbytesworld.com. #Foodbytes #Innovation #Sustainability #Agriculture #BeeHero #PivotBio #BestInventions2024 https://lnkd.in/ekZTJCpd

Siete Family Foods, a pioneer in bringing authentic Mexican-American flavors to the forefront, has been acquired by PepsiCo for $1.2 billion. This partnership marks a significant step for Siete and underscores the growing consumer demand for diverse, global flavors. As highlighted in our Industry Report on Global Flavors and Ingredient Supply Chains, while high inflation has led some consumers to cut back on certain foods, curiosity for new flavors continues to thrive. In the age of social media, people all over the world are expanding their palates and being introduced to different cuisines, dishes and ingredients. PepsiCo's acquisition aligns perfectly with this trend, adding an authentic Mexican-American brand to its portfolio while expanding its better-for-you food offerings. Join us in celebrating this important milestone for Siete Foods! To learn more about the evolving landscape of global flavors and the opportunities within ingredient supply chains, check out our report inside the Foodbytes hub. ?? Read the Report: https://lnkd.in/eDPvxR3W (login req'd) #Foodbytes #SieteFoods #PepsiCo #GlobalFlavors #IngredientSupplyChains #FoodIndustry Sonia Shekar