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Survey: Parasite & Mercury-Free Fish Are Key Attributes of Cell-Cultured Seafood According to Sushi Eaters
According to a report published by cell-cultured seafood startup BluNalu, consumers value the absence of parasites and mercury in cell-cultured seafood, especially among those who frequently eat sushi. The data, […]
Markets
As Online Grocery Sales Flatten Post-Pandemic, Shoppers Lock In on Pick-Up as Preferred Method
As the world continues to normalize and behaviors regress to the mean post-pandemic, online grocery shopping is no different. According to a new report from online grocery research firm Bricks […]
Markets
Ben Leventhal Discusses Raising $24M for Web3 Restaurant Loyalty Platform, Blackbird
This week, Blackbird, a startup building a Web3-powered restaurant loyalty platform, announced it had raised a $24 million Series A funding round led by a16z’s crypto team with participation from […]
Technology
From Tech to Taste: Karl Goodhew’s Inspiring Journey of Innovation
Charting a path that spans the domains of retail, e-commerce, and hospitality, Karl Goodhew’s story is a reflection of the remarkable possibilities that technology, innovation, and a relentless dri...
Operations
Meet The Dutch Robotic Kitchen That Makes Five Thousand Meals Per Day
Last month, a Dutch startup named Eatch announced they had built a fully automated robotic kitchen that makes up to five thousand meals per day. The company’s new robot, designed […]
Technology
With the Launch of Samsung Food, Samsung Hypes AI & Consolidates Food Features Acquired Over the Years
Over the years, Samsung has acquired and launched several products in an effort to become the king of the tech-powered kitchen. First, there was the launch of the Family Hub […]
Technology
Is IdeaLab’s Bill Gross Building a Food Prep and Delivery Robot?
Every now and then, an interesting patent appears in patent searches that make you wonder exactly what someone’s up to. Now, don’t get me wrong. Patents are issued all the […]
Markets
GFI: U.S. Plant-Based Meat Sales in Food Service Hit All-Time High in ’22, Retail Sales Remain Flat
According to a new report from the Good Food Institute (GFI) examining plant-based meat sales in the U.S. food service sector, sales of meat derived from plants sold to restaurants […]
Technology
Food Robots Everywhere: Starship Hits Fifty Schools While Yo-Kai Aims for All Fifty States
Just in the last day, two food robot startups have shared some deployment data that make clear they – and the broader space – appear to be getting some traction. […]
Markets
When It Comes to Cooking Videos, Gen Zers Love TikTok, Millennials Embrace YouTube
As a former industry analyst, I’m a sucker for survey research exploring how we cook, eat, and shop for food. Luckily for me, word of a new research study landed […]
Operations
SpaceX Engineer to Pizza Pioneer: The Journey of Benson Tsai
Embarking on a journey that traverses the realms of space exploration and culinary innovation, Benson Tsai’s story is a testament to the extraordinary places that passion, innovation, and an unyiel...
Technology
Why Big Idea Ventures’ Andrew Ive is Excited About the Japan Food Tech Ecosystem
Just over a week ago, we caught up with Big Idea Ventures’ managing partner Andrew Ive in Tokyo to talk food tech investing. Ive was in Japan for SKS Japan, […]
Technology
A Tale of Two Ghost Kitchens: Why Wow Bao Wowed and MrBeast Bombed
This week, James Donaldson, known online as MrBeast, sued Virtual Dining Concepts, the company behind his virtual restaurant brand. In the lawsuit, MrBeast and his legal team claim that “Virtual […]
People
Adam Yee Makes Us Dumplings and Talks About Building His Startup at SKS Japan
Ever since longtime food entrepreneur and podcaster Adam Yee announced his new better-for-you dumpling brand Sobo Foods, I’d been hoping to head to California to try the tasty-looking Asian comfort […]
Markets
Kroger Begins Testing Cake Printing Robot From Beehex at Location in Ohio
Late last month, grocery giant Kroger began to trial the use of a cake-printing robot made by Beehex in the Gahanna, Ohio, location, The Spoon has learned. The new Cake […]
Markets
Vebu Scores Deal (and Investment) With Chipotle to Trial Avocado Processing Robot
Last week, Mexican food fast-casual chain Chipotle lifted the curtain on a new avocado processing robot called the Autocado. The new prototype robot, developed in partnership with food robotics innovation […]
Technology
MIT & NVIDIA Researchers Are Building Tech That Could Enable Better Kitchen-Robot Precision
This week, a group of researchers from MIT and NVIDIA are showing off a system that one day may be pivotal in helping our robot chef make dinner without making […]
Growth
Winning at Franchising: A Conversation with David Bloom
David Bloom is the Chief Development and Operating Officer of Capriotti’s and Wing Zone.
Operations
Transforming the Restaurant Industry: Takeaways From Top Restaurant Consultants in India
The restaurant industry in India is a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape, driven by innovation, passion, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Technology
MrBeast: I Want To Move On From Beast Burger, Enjoy Feastables ‘100x More’
As the virtual restaurant and ghost kitchen business has struggled for much of the past year, proponents pointed to the success of MrBeast Burger, a virtual restaurant chain started by […]
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