$740M Pumped into Food Tech in July, The Most Innovative Women in Food & Drink + More

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From Good Eggs’ massive funding announcement to the launch of a brand new agtech accelerator, these are last week’s top food tech news stories. Like what you read? Feast your eyes on the full roundup here. Or better yet, sign up for our newsletter and get the latest and greatest in food tech delivered to your inbox every week.

1. Food Tech Media Startup Funding, M&A and Partnerships: July 2014

With 6 acquisitions & 10 fundings, the food tech media sector was infused with $740m in July.

2. 10 Topics to Know Cold for the Perfect VC Pitch, Part 1

Gearing up for your first VC pitch? Here are 3 things you need to know.

3. Cultivation Capital Launches Agtech Accelerator – St. Louis Business Journal

4-8 startups will each receive a $100,000 investment. Applications are being accepted until October.

4. Food Startup Hampton Creek Nabs Ali Partovi to Run Strategy –re/code

Partovi will have a wide range of duties with the role, including working on partnerships and marketing.

5. Good Eggs Raises $21 Million From Index Ventures To Deliver The Farmer’s Market To Your Door – TechCrunch

The round was led by Index Ventures, and the local food marketplace plans to use the funds to expand to other cities.

6. Here’s What It Looks Like When Tinder Meets the Local Food Movement – TakePart

Agrilicious wants to help you set up a hot date with your local farmers.

7. Farming Startup FarmLogs Triples Market Share In Last Six Months – TechCrunch

In just 2 years, the counts customers in all 50 states and over $11 billion worth of crops under its management.

8. The Most Innovative Women in Food and Drink – Fortune

Fortune and Food & Wine identify the women who influence the way you eat and think about food.