How will Coronavirus change food tech accelerators as we know them?
Business operations across all sectors are sure to change, but even long after the virus is gone some might be altered forever. Startup accelerators allow new businesses to foster and grow their ideas. They support these new companies through investment and guidance. These programs usually last up to a few months, which include working together […]
Food Entrepeneurs are changing paths as COVID19 continues to throw challenges
The first sign that this virus outbreak was going to change the operations and futures of many food startups was probably back in March after the cancellation of the Natural Products Expo West sent shockwaves through the food business community. This is a massive event for many young companies, hoping to gain exposure and meet […]
Does this food look good? Its actually made of plastic
This all looks pretty inviting, doesn’t it? A nice frothy lager, inviting oysters…but then you look a bit closer. You realise the beer is topped with styrofoam balls and the oysters are nothing but saran wrap. Wait a minute, it’s all plastic! (photo by Morten Bentzon) This Microplastic Series is a collection of photos produced […]
How COVID19 is affecting your companies food supply
As panic buyers sweep supermarket shelves of staple goods like pasta and rice, are we heading for a food shortage? Producers across the board are struggling to keep up with current demand – including farmers who with current lockdowns are finding it hard to ship their meat and vegetables to grocery stores and restaurants. This […]
Startup Allset raises $8.25m amid pandemic as companies adopt off-premise models
The restaurant industry has been forced to make quick and difficult decisions over the past few weeks with many being forced to either close their doors or offer new off-premise options like takeaway and contactless delivery. Pivoting from one business model to another isn´t easy, and LA-based startup Allset knows this all too well. The […]
Deliveroo is launching contactless delivery amid corona outbreak
Deliveroo have launched a contact-less delivery service where customers can choose for delivery drivers to carry out a process to ensure there is no contact between them when food is delivered. This entails the delivery person placing the bag on the customer doorstep, steeping back at least one meter and waiting for the customer to […]