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All rights reserved. 2026 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/images/people/john-reynolds.jpg https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/people/john-reynolds https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0339_fff-podcast-episode-26?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds The AI-powered robotics tech used in the world’s first restaurant exclusively staffed by robots Cloud/Dark kitchens Digitised Agriculture Miso Robotics Ryan Sinnet Tue, 02 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0339_fff-podcast-episode-26?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: FFF Podcast Episode 26 John Reynolds 2024-04-02T07:00:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0338_fff-podcast-episode-25-bene-meat?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Processing cultivated steak for humans is “superhard” so we are focusing on cultivated pet food Alternative protein Ingredient Producer Synthetic Biology Bene Meat Technologies Tomáš Kubeš Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:20:00 +0000 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0338_fff-podcast-episode-25-bene-meat?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: FFF PODCAST EPISODE 25: Bene Meat John Reynolds 2024-02-15T13:20:00+00:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0337_boss-of-biopesticides-firm-eden-research-calls-for-more-regulatory-leniency-towards-sustainable-products?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds In the latest FFF podcast, we speak to returning guest Sean Smith, the CEO of AIM-listed Eden Research. Smith has a lot of news: an update on its new bird seed treatment; details about a recent fundraise; and talks more broadly about the current biopesticides market. Synthetic Biology FoodTech Investment Eden Research PLC Sean Smith Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:29:00 +0000 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0337_boss-of-biopesticides-firm-eden-research-calls-for-more-regulatory-leniency-towards-sustainable-products?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Boss of biopesticides firm Eden Research calls for more regulatory leniency towards sustainable products John Reynolds 2024-01-18T14:29:00+00:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0331_?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds The Danish government has published the first-ever national Action Plan outlining how the country can transition toward a more plant-based food system. In this podcast, Rune-Christoffer Dragsdahl, the secretary general, the Vegetarian Society of Denmark, and Emil Andersen, co-founder and CCO of Denmark-based plant-based company Perfect Season, discuss the plan. Alternative protein Plant-Based FoodTech Vertical / Indoor Farming Meal Kit Services Ingredient Producer Synthetic Biology FoodTech Investment Cloud/Dark kitchens Digitised Agriculture PerfectSeason Emil Andersen Rune-Christoffer Dragsdahl Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:14:00 +0000 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0331_?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: FFF PODCAST EPISODE 23: Denmark’s “world first national Action Plan” for plant-based foods John Reynolds 2023-11-17T10:14:00+00:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0326_fff-podcast-episode-22-brad-nattrass-ceo-of-cea-construction-firm-urban-gro?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds There is a “lot of momentum” in the European cannabis market, says Urban-Gro boss. Vertical / Indoor Farming FoodTech Investment Urban-gro Bradley Nattrass Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:26:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0326_fff-podcast-episode-22-brad-nattrass-ceo-of-cea-construction-firm-urban-gro?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: FFF Podcast Episode 22: BRAD NATTRASS, CEO OF CEA CONSTRUCTION FIRM URBAN-GRO John Reynolds 2023-10-19T11:26:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0320_fff-podcast-episode-21-berlin-a-european-foodtech-hotspot?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds “It was significantly more straightforward” to convince US investors to invest than European investors. Alternative protein Plant-Based FoodTech Ingredient Producer FoodTech Investment Nosh.bio GmbH Esencia Foods UG Tim Fronzek Hendrik Kaye Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:37:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0320_fff-podcast-episode-21-berlin-a-european-foodtech-hotspot?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: FFF Podcast Episode 21 BERLIN a European FoodTech hotspot? John Reynolds 2023-09-13T10:37:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0316_fff-podcast-episode-20-james-lloyd-jones-and-the-biggest-vertical-farm-in-the-world?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Vertical Farm industry has the potential of mobile phone industry, says CEO of the world's biggest vertical farm Vertical / Indoor Farming Jones Food Company Ocado Group James Loyd-Jones Wed, 23 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0316_fff-podcast-episode-20-james-lloyd-jones-and-the-biggest-vertical-farm-in-the-world?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: FFF Podcast Episode 20: James Lloyd-Jones and the biggest vertical farm, in the world John Reynolds 2023-08-23T08:00:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0309_fff-podcast-episode-19-cultivated-meat-hits-historic-moment?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds We have two guest experts in this episode - Carlotte Lucas and Petra Hanga. Alternative protein Plant-Based FoodTech Ingredient Producer Synthetic Biology FoodTech Investment Good Food Institute Quest Meat Upside Foods Carlotte Lucas Petra Hanga Tue, 01 Aug 2023 07:26:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0309_fff-podcast-episode-19-cultivated-meat-hits-historic-moment?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: FFF Podcast Episode 19: Cultivated meat hits “historic moment” John Reynolds 2023-08-01T07:26:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0278_fda-ruling-on-cultured-meat-exciting-but-scientific-unknowns-persist-says-public-face-of-the-industry?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Mark Post, who in 2013 became the first person to present a proof of concept of cultivated meat, reflects on the recent decision by the FDA, ruling that Upside Foods' cultured chicken was safe to eat, as industry hopes it will lead to regulatory doors being opened across the world. Alternative protein FoodTech Investment Aleph Farms BlueNalu Eat Just Foodpanda Good Food Institute Ivy Farm Technologies Mosa Meat Upside Foods Mark Post Nitza Kardish Mon, 16 Jan 2023 21:35:00 +0000 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0278_fda-ruling-on-cultured-meat-exciting-but-scientific-unknowns-persist-says-public-face-of-the-industry?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: FDA ruling on cultured meat "exciting" but "scientific unknowns" persist , says public face of the industry John Reynolds 2023-01-16T21:35:00+00:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0246_time-in-the-market-better-than-timing-the-market-says-us-vertical-farm-boss-as-makes-official-nasdaq-debut?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Kalera officially debuted on Nasdaq under the ticker KAL on June 29 after its merger with Agrico Acquisitions Corp, in a deal valuing the combined business at around $375m. Vertical / Indoor Farming AppHarvest Kalera Aric Nissen Mon, 18 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0246_time-in-the-market-better-than-timing-the-market-says-us-vertical-farm-boss-as-makes-official-nasdaq-debut?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: "Time in the market, better than timing the market," says US vertical farm exec as Kalera makes official Nasdaq debut John Reynolds 2022-07-18T08:00:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0243_qa-with-rapid-grocery-delivery-service-gorillas?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds An email interview with Gorillas which updates us on how the speedy grocery delivery company's assault on the UK market is going and how it's combating the current difficult economic circumstances. Food Delivery Grocery Delivery Gorillas Tesco Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:11:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0243_qa-with-rapid-grocery-delivery-service-gorillas?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Q&A with rapid grocery delivery service Gorillas John Reynolds 2022-07-13T12:11:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0244_meatechs-shares-down-as-offers-65m-worth-of-ads?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Shares in MeaTech were down 8.9 per cent to $3.26; shares in Oatly were down 8.9 per cent to $3.64 while shares in DoorDash were down nine per cent to $67.95. Food Delivery Grocery Delivery Alternative protein FoodTech Investment DoorDash Steakholder Foods Ltd. Oatly Sun, 03 Jul 2022 21:48:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0244_meatechs-shares-down-as-offers-65m-worth-of-ads?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: MeaTech's shares down as offers $6.5m worth of ADS John Reynolds 2022-07-03T21:48:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0240_doordash-share-bounce-on-lublow-deal?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Shares in DoorDash were up 20 per cent to $74.11; shares in Benson Hill were down seven per cent to $3.31 while shares in AppHarvest were up 25 per cent to $3.92. FoodTech Investment AppHarvest Benson Hill DoorDash Instacart Sun, 26 Jun 2022 19:17:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0240_doordash-share-bounce-on-lublow-deal?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: ddDoorDash share bounce on Lublaw deal John Reynolds 2022-06-26T19:17:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0239_ceo-of-uk-cultured-meat-startup-up-likens-industry-critics-to-football-pundits?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Ivan Wall, co-founder and CEO of Quest Meat, a cultured meat startup based in Birmingham, set up only last year, compares the Techno-Economic Modeling (TEM) used by some to conclude that the industry will never be scaled to that of football punditry. Alternative protein Ivy Farm Technologies Quest Meat University of Birmingham Ivan Wall Petra Hanga Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:58:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0239_ceo-of-uk-cultured-meat-startup-up-likens-industry-critics-to-football-pundits?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: CEO of UK cultured meat startup up likens industry critics to football pundits John Reynolds 2022-06-26T15:58:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0238_plant-based-this-boss-says-he-was-quite-surprised-following-500000-single-ticket-crowdfund-investment?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Sales are set to hit £20m this year and THIS sells around £1.4m worth of meat-free foods each month to consumers through supermarkets and restaurants. Plant-Based FoodTech Beyond Meat Oatly Seedrs Tesco THIS Andy Shovel Sun, 26 Jun 2022 13:40:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0238_plant-based-this-boss-says-he-was-quite-surprised-following-500000-single-ticket-crowdfund-investment?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Boss of plant-based THIS "quite surprised" following £500,000 single ticket crowdfund investment John Reynolds 2022-06-26T13:40:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0237_government-food-strategy-slammed-as-all-hat-and-no-cattle?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds The strategy highlights how alternative  proteins, including meat made from plants, grown from cells, or made using fermentation can play a major role in British food production as a complement to the best of British farming, although experts have decried that alternative proteins only got a cursory mention in the report. Food Delivery Alternative protein Agronomics Cibus fund Good Food Institute Mon, 20 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0237_government-food-strategy-slammed-as-all-hat-and-no-cattle?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Government Food Strategy slammed as “all hat and no cattle” John Reynolds 2022-06-20T08:00:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0235_concerns-over-rising-inflation-hits-ocado?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Shares in Ocado were down 9.3 per cent to 831p; shares in Else Nutrition were down 7.9 per cent to CAD$0.93 and shares in Aker Bioamarine were down 11.2 per cent to NOK47.95. Food Delivery Grocery Delivery Plant-Based FoodTech FoodTech Investment Aker BioMarine Antarctic Else Nutrition Holdings Ocado Group Mon, 20 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0235_concerns-over-rising-inflation-hits-ocado?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Ocado shares fall amid consumer concern about spiralling inflation John Reynolds 2022-06-20T07:00:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0236_using-plants-to-create-animal-protein-might-sound-weird-to-my-grandfather-says-ceo-of-alt-protein-startup-who-heralds-from-a-traditional-meat-powerhouse?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds UK-based Moolec Science is pioneering a new FoodTech technology called molecular farming and has just announced its SPAC stock market listing on Nasdaq. Alternative protein Plant-Based FoodTech FoodTech Investment Moolec Science Gastón Paladini Sun, 19 Jun 2022 15:34:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0236_using-plants-to-create-animal-protein-might-sound-weird-to-my-grandfather-says-ceo-of-alt-protein-startup-who-heralds-from-a-traditional-meat-powerhouse?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Plants creating animal-like proteins might "sound weird "to my grandfather,” says alt protein startup CEO, who hails from a traditional meat firm John Reynolds 2022-06-19T15:34:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0233_investors-dont-necesariy-understand-africa-says-co-founder-of-alt-dairy-startup-de-novo-dairy?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Cape Town-based De Novo Dairy is looking to raise between $3m and $4m in a seed round, as it gears up to bring its precision fermentation-made “nature identical” milk proteins to market. Alternative protein Ingredient Producer Dairy Substitutes Big Idea Ventures De Novo Dairy Perfect Day Leah Bessa Mon, 13 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0233_investors-dont-necesariy-understand-africa-says-co-founder-of-alt-dairy-startup-de-novo-dairy?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Investors "don't necessarily" understand Africa, says co-founder of alt-dairy startup De Novo Dairy John Reynolds 2022-06-13T08:00:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0234_aker-biomarine-shares-unmoved-amid-bouyant-krill-oil-report?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Shares in Aker Biomarine were down 1.1 per cent in the week ending to NOK52.40 ; shares in Beyond Meat were down 17 per cent $22.73; and shares in Delivery Hero were up 8.4 per cent to €38.79. Alternative protein Plant-Based FoodTech Aker BioMarine Antarctic Beyond Meat Delivery Hero Fri, 10 Jun 2022 10:54:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0234_aker-biomarine-shares-unmoved-amid-bouyant-krill-oil-report?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Aker Biomarine shares unmoved amid buoyant krill oil report John Reynolds 2022-06-10T10:54:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0232_podcast-interview-with-cellag-expert-doctor-neil-stephens?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds FFF has a podcast double-header this week- an interview with CellAg expert doctor Neil Stephens while FFF founders David Stevenson and Paul Cuatrecasas chew over the key issues in FoodTech. Food Delivery Grocery Delivery Alternative protein Plant-Based FoodTech FoodTech Investment Beyond Meat Deliveroo DoorDash Paul Cuatrecasas Sun, 05 Jun 2022 16:18:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0232_podcast-interview-with-cellag-expert-doctor-neil-stephens?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Podcast episode 8 - Interview with CellAg expert doctor Neil Stephens and news review John Reynolds 2022-06-05T16:18:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0231_shares-in-meatech-bounce-18-per-cent-despite-widening-losses?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Shares in MeaTech were up 18.75 per cent to $4.75; shares in Burcon NutraScience were down 7.8 per cent  to CAD$0.64; and shares in Ocado were up 15.3 per cent to 908.60p. Food Delivery Grocery Delivery Alternative protein Plant-Based FoodTech FoodTech Investment Steakholder Foods Ltd. Ocado Group Arik Kaufman Sat, 04 Jun 2022 16:27:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0231_shares-in-meatech-bounce-18-per-cent-despite-widening-losses?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Shares in MeaTech bounce 18 per cent despite widening losses John Reynolds 2022-06-04T16:27:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0230_uk-cultivated-startup-ivy-farm-eyes-70m-fundraise-to-scale-but-fears-regulatory-concerns-could-scupper-industry?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Oxford-based Ivy Farm has raised millions of pounds to date and is gearing up for a "proof of concept" test of its cultivated meat technology but fears that the UK regulatory process could be slow and leave it in limbo. Alternative protein Eat Just Good Food Institute Ivy Farm Technologies Upside Foods Rich Dillon Wed, 01 Jun 2022 14:52:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0230_uk-cultivated-startup-ivy-farm-eyes-70m-fundraise-to-scale-but-fears-regulatory-concerns-could-scupper-industry?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: UK cultivated startup Ivy Farm eyes £70m fundraise to scale but fears regulatory concerns could scupper industry John Reynolds 2022-06-01T14:52:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0229_agtech-and-foodtech-investment-fund-swerves-cultivated-meat-saying-requires-enormous-leap-in-technology?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Anterra Capital, which invests in entrepreneurs in areas include Agfintech, crop science, animal health, human nutrition and consumer tech, has has just closed its second Global Food and Agriculture Technology fund. Plant-Based FoodTech FoodTech Investment Dairy Substitutes Digitised Agriculture Anterra Capital Adam Anders Thu, 26 May 2022 11:21:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0229_agtech-and-foodtech-investment-fund-swerves-cultivated-meat-saying-requires-enormous-leap-in-technology?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: AgTech and FoodTech investment fund swerves cultivated meat saying industry requires "enormous leap in technology" John Reynolds 2022-05-26T11:21:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0228_shares-in-alt-baby-food-maker-else-jump-on-upbeat-q1-results?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Shares in Else Nutrition were up 12.9 per cent  to CAD$1.05; Beyond Meat's shares were down 28 per cent to $31.24 and shares in DoorDash were down 10.1 per cent to $66.23. Plant-Based FoodTech Beyond Meat DoorDash Else Nutrition Holdings Thu, 26 May 2022 08:41:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0228_shares-in-alt-baby-food-maker-else-jump-on-upbeat-q1-results?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Shares in alt baby food maker Else jump on upbeat Q1 results John Reynolds 2022-05-26T08:41:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0226_unflinching-look-at-cows-life-is-heart-wrenching-film?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds The film, directed by acclaimed director Andrea Arnold, has received glowing reviews for its depiction of the day-to-day existing of cow Luma. Agronomics Jim Mellon Fri, 20 May 2022 08:29:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0226_unflinching-look-at-cows-life-is-heart-wrenching-film?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Unflinching look at cow's life is "heart-wrenching" film John Reynolds 2022-05-20T08:29:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0225_fff-podcast-hammering-of-foodtech-stocks-and-vc-funding-drying-up?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds FFF co-founders David Stevenson and Paul Cuatrecasas discuss the pummelling FoodTech is getting in the public markets and its potential impact on VC funding in the private markets. Deliveroo Delivery Hero Paul Cuatrecasas Thu, 19 May 2022 10:02:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0225_fff-podcast-hammering-of-foodtech-stocks-and-vc-funding-drying-up?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: FFF podcast #7 - Hammering of FoodTech stocks and VC funding drying up John Reynolds 2022-05-19T10:02:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0224_zevia-shares-sour-despite-sales-boost?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Shares in Zevia were down 17.8 per cent to $2.49; shares in Kalera were down 20.5 per cent to  €0.41; and shares in Laird Superfood were down 20.7 per cent to $2.61. Kalera Laird Superfood Zevia Pbc Wed, 18 May 2022 11:16:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0224_zevia-shares-sour-despite-sales-boost?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Zevia shares sour despite sales boost John Reynolds 2022-05-18T11:16:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0222_appharvest-shares-nosedive-after-losses-widen?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Shares in AppHarvest were down 29  per cent to $2.92; shares in Ocado were down 13.3 per cent to 800.20p; and shares in DoorDash were down 11.4 per cent to $72.11. Vertical / Indoor Farming AppHarvest DoorDash Ocado Group Thu, 12 May 2022 08:11:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0222_appharvest-shares-nosedive-after-losses-widen?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: AppHarvest shares nosedive after losses widen John Reynolds 2022-05-12T08:11:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0221_founder-of-dicaprio-backed-neat-burger-blasts-mcdonalds?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Talking to Future Food Finance, Neat Burger founder Tommaso Chiabra accused McDonald’s and other big fast-food chains of being responsible for a “big chunk” of pollution. Alternative protein Neat Burger Tommaso Chiabra Wed, 11 May 2022 21:23:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0221_founder-of-dicaprio-backed-neat-burger-blasts-mcdonalds?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Co-founder of DiCaprio-backed Neat Burger blasts McDonald's John Reynolds 2022-05-11T21:23:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0220_seedrs-ties-up-with-vevolution-to-boost-early-stage-investment-in-alt-proteins?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds The tie-up means that plant and cell-based startups will have access to Vevolution’s network of investors while tapping Seedrs’ investment community for equity crowdfunding to allow them to build a more diverse investor base. Alternative protein Plant-Based FoodTech Seedrs THIS Vevolution Scott Simpkin Mon, 09 May 2022 22:05:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0220_seedrs-ties-up-with-vevolution-to-boost-early-stage-investment-in-alt-proteins?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Seedrs ties up with Vevolution to boost early-stage investment in alt proteins John Reynolds 2022-05-09T22:05:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0219_foodtech-and-agtech-q1-roundup?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Key stats and quotes from AgTech and FoodTech firms reporting Q1 figures over the last few days. Food Delivery Grocery Delivery Alternative protein Plant-Based FoodTech Vertical / Indoor Farming Meal Kit Services Ingredient Producer Aker BioMarine Antarctic AppHarvest Balchem Marley Spoon Thu, 05 May 2022 09:38:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0219_foodtech-and-agtech-q1-roundup?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: FoodTech and AgTech Q1 roundup John Reynolds 2022-05-05T09:38:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0218_mcdonalds-mcplant-question-alt-dairy-firms-to-watch-out-for-food-and-beverage-eft-spike?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Future Food Finance cherry-picks the stories we think should be on the radar of investors. Food Delivery Grocery Delivery Alternative protein Plant-Based FoodTech Meal Kit Services Ingredient Producer FoodTech Investment Aleph Farms Balchem Beyond Meat Grubhub Oatly Perfect Day Neat Burger Wed, 04 May 2022 16:22:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0218_mcdonalds-mcplant-question-alt-dairy-firms-to-watch-out-for-food-and-beverage-eft-spike?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: McDonald's McPlant question, Alt dairy firms to watch out for, food and beverage EFT spike-FFF's best of the web John Reynolds 2022-05-04T16:22:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0217_shares-in-us-ingredients-firm-balchem-tumble-despite-sales-boost?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Shares in US ingredients firm Balchem were down five per cent to $123.20 in the week ending April 29; shares in Marley Spoon were down 14.6 per cent to AU$0.41; and shares in Aker BioMarine were down 0.9 per cent to €54. Aker BioMarine Antarctic Balchem Marley Spoon Wed, 04 May 2022 10:13:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0217_shares-in-us-ingredients-firm-balchem-tumble-despite-sales-boost?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Shares in US ingredients firm Balchem tumble , despite sales boost John Reynolds 2022-05-04T10:13:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0216_shares-in-doordash-suffer-further-woes-as-announces-hiring-slowdown?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Shares in DoorDash were down 18.5 per cent to $89; shares in Ocado were down 9.3 per cent to 1,042.00p; and shares in Oatly were down 11.7 per cent to $3.83. DoorDash Oatly Ocado Group Wed, 27 Apr 2022 21:08:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0216_shares-in-doordash-suffer-further-woes-as-announces-hiring-slowdown?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Shares in DoorDash suffer further woes, as announces hiring slowdown John Reynolds 2022-04-27T21:08:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0215_griddle-points-in-netherlands-record-money-into-seafood-alts-and-barnstorming-crowd-raise-fff-roundup-of-best-of-web?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Future Food Finance cherry-picks the stories we think should be on the radar of investors. Food Delivery Grocery Delivery Vertical / Indoor Farming Cargill Crowdcube Upside Foods Local Bounti Wed, 27 Apr 2022 20:01:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0215_griddle-points-in-netherlands-record-money-into-seafood-alts-and-barnstorming-crowd-raise-fff-roundup-of-best-of-web?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Griddle points in Netherlands, record money into seafood alts, and barnstorming crowd raise-FFF roundup of best of web John Reynolds 2022-04-27T20:01:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0214_fff-podcast-animal-free-egg-white-maker-onego-bio?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds FFF interviews the CEO OF Finnish biotech startup Onego Bio while FFF founders David Stevenson and Paul Cuatrecasas discuss precision fermentation, vertical farming and some of the current big news stories. Alternative protein Plant-Based FoodTech Vertical / Indoor Farming Ingredient Producer Agronomics Onego Bio Maija Itkonen Paul Cuatrecasas Tue, 26 Apr 2022 22:43:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0214_fff-podcast-animal-free-egg-white-maker-onego-bio?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: FFF podcast #6 - Animal-free egg white maker Onego Bio John Reynolds 2022-04-26T22:43:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0213_shares-in-delivery-hero-suffer-april-blues?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Shares in Delivery Hero were down 15.4 per cent to €36.05; shares in Just Eat Takeaway fell 19 per cent  to 2,253p while shares in HelloFresh were down 6.1 per cent to €39.22 Food Delivery Grocery Delivery Delivery Hero Just Eat Takeaway.com Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:58:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0213_shares-in-delivery-hero-suffer-april-blues?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Shares in Delivery Hero suffer April blues John Reynolds 2022-04-21T12:58:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0212_mycotechnolgoy-to-ipo-within-three-years-says-boss-who-calls-on-plant-based-firms-to-offer-more-variety?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Colorado-based MycoTechnology has a bulging in-tray: it has just raised $85m; is plotting to sprout its mushroom ingredients in Europe; eyeing an IPO within three years; and is dipping its toe into selling its products direct-to-consumer. Alternative protein Plant-Based FoodTech Ingredient Producer FoodTech Investment Beyond Meat MycoTechnology Oatly Alan Hahn Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:30:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0212_mycotechnolgoy-to-ipo-within-three-years-says-boss-who-calls-on-plant-based-firms-to-offer-more-variety?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: MycoTechnology to IPO within three years, says boss, who calls on plant-based firms to offer more variety John Reynolds 2022-04-21T11:30:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0209_doordash-shares-suffer-april-wobble?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Shares in DoorDash were down 12 per cent to $106.42 in the week ending April 8; shares in Just Eat Takeaway were down 3.2 per cent to 2,682p; and shares in Dada Nexus were down 12.6 per cent to $8.86. Food Delivery Grocery Delivery Retail Delivery Dada Nexus DoorDash Grubhub Just Eat Takeaway.com Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:22:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0209_doordash-shares-suffer-april-wobble?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: DoorDash shares suffer April relapse John Reynolds 2022-04-13T13:22:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0204_cultivated-and-plant-based-alternatives-can-help-substantially-reduce-emissions-say-un-scientists?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has published its latest Assessment Report, which scrutinised how cell-based and plant-based alternatives- along with shifts in the energy and transport sector- can  significantly help curb emissions Alternative protein Plant-Based FoodTech FoodTech Investment Good Food Institute Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0204_cultivated-and-plant-based-alternatives-can-help-substantially-reduce-emissions-say-un-scientists?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Cultivated and plant-based alternatives can help "substantially" reduce emissions, say UN scientists John Reynolds 2022-04-07T08:00:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0202_shares-in-benson-hil-plunge-amid-swelling-of-losses?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Shares in Benson Hill were down 45 per cent to $3.38 in the week ending April 1; shares in DoorDash were up 14.8 per cent to $105.29; while shares in AppHarvest were down 22 per cent to $4.89. Food Delivery Grocery Delivery Alternative protein Vertical / Indoor Farming Ingredient Producer Digitised Agriculture AppHarvest Benson Hill DoorDash Matt Crisp Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:03:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0202_shares-in-benson-hil-plunge-amid-swelling-of-losses?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Shares in Benson Hill plunge 45 per cent amid swelling losses John Reynolds 2022-04-04T09:03:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0200_shares-in-agronomics-bounce-as-announced-cultiaved-dog-food-venture?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Shares in Agronomics were up to 8.3 per cent to 19.50p; shares in Delivery Hero were up 20.7 per cent to €44.94; and shares in Zevia were up 15 per cent to $4.85. Food Delivery Grocery Delivery Alternative protein Plant-Based FoodTech Retail Delivery FoodTech Investment Dairy Substitutes Agronomics Delivery Hero Zevia Pbc Jim Mellon Tue, 29 Mar 2022 21:58:00 +0100 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0200_shares-in-agronomics-bounce-as-announced-cultiaved-dog-food-venture?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Shares in Agronomics bounce as announces cultivated dog food venture John Reynolds 2022-03-29T21:58:00+01:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0197_i-am-a-total-dope-on-cultivated-meat?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds The donation has been made to Tufts University, where Dukcevich studied, and the donation will fund research undertaken by a leading centre for cellular agriculture research in the US. Alternative protein FoodTech Investment Daniele Charcuterie Davide Dukcevich Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:58:00 +0000 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0197_i-am-a-total-dope-on-cultivated-meat?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Heir to charcuterie fortune "gifts" $1m to fund cultivated research but is "a total dope" on science John Reynolds 2022-03-22T11:58:00+00:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0195_beyond-meat-shares-sizzle?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Shares in Beyond Meat were up 28 per cent to $50.28 in the week ending March 18; shares in Agronomics were up 16 per cent to 18p; while shares in DoorDash were up 19 per cent to $107.29. Food Delivery Grocery Delivery Alternative protein Plant-Based FoodTech Agronomics Beyond Meat DoorDash Jim Mellon Mon, 21 Mar 2022 22:25:00 +0000 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0195_beyond-meat-shares-sizzle?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Beyond Meat's shares sizzle John Reynolds 2022-03-21T22:25:00+00:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0192_shares-in-oatly-turn-sour-as-losses-widen?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Shares in Oatly fell 19 per cent to $4.99 in the week ending March 11; shares in Laird Superfood were down 36 per cent to $3.30; and shares in Balchem were down five per cent to $133.51. Alternative protein FoodTech Investment Dairy Substitutes Beyond Meat Laird Superfood Oatly Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:05:00 +0000 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0192_shares-in-oatly-turn-sour-as-losses-widen?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@justusmenke?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Justus Menke</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/latte?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a> John Reynolds 2022-03-15T12:05:00+00:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0189_shares-in-doordash-fall-despite-acquisition-news?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Shares in DoorDash were down 11.5 per cent to $89.96; shares in Agronomics fell 16.6 per cent to 15p; and shares in HelloFresh were down 20.4 per cent to €37.58. Food Delivery Grocery Delivery Alternative protein Agronomics Deliveroo DoorDash Wolt Sun, 06 Mar 2022 17:54:00 +0000 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0189_shares-in-doordash-fall-despite-acquisition-news?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Shares in DoorDash fall, despite acquisition news John Reynolds 2022-03-06T17:54:00+00:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0186_fermentation-will-win-out-against-cell-based-says-boss-of-alt-seafood-firm?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Aqua Cultured Foods has just developed its first commercial product: “sushi grade" calamari fries, created by microbial fermentation technology. Alternative protein Aqua Cultured Foods Anne Palermo Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0186_fermentation-will-win-out-against-cell-based-says-boss-of-alt-seafood-firm?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Fermentation will win out against cell-based, says boss of alt seafood firm John Reynolds 2022-03-01T08:00:00+00:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0185_shares-in-beyond-meat-lose-juice?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Shares in Beyond Meat dropped 15 per cent to $44.89; shares in AppHarvest were up 14.7 per cent to $3.53; and shares in Benson Hill were up 18.6 per cent to $3.37. Alternative protein Plant-Based FoodTech Vertical / Indoor Farming FoodTech Investment AppHarvest Benson Hill Beyond Meat Sun, 27 Feb 2022 16:13:00 +0000 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0185_shares-in-beyond-meat-lose-juice?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Shares in Beyond Meat lose juice John Reynolds 2022-02-27T16:13:00+00:00 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0183_benson-hill-boss-hails-biotech-alternatives-as-gears-up-to-launch-gene-edited-products?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Matt Crisp is also upbeat about vertical farming and the potential of carbon sequestration Alternative protein Plant-Based FoodTech Benson Hill Matt Crisp Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:09:00 +0000 https://5.futurefoodfinance.com/article/0183_benson-hill-boss-hails-biotech-alternatives-as-gears-up-to-launch-gene-edited-products?utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=john-reynolds Image: Benson Hill boss hails biotech alternatives as gears up to launch gene-edited products John Reynolds 2022-02-16T11:09:00+00:00