Q&A with Hampton Creek on Future of Food Tech, David Chang Launches Food Delivery Startup + More

Every week we curate and deliver the latest food tech news, trends and startup resources to our readers’ inboxes. Tracking the top technology and innovation happenings across agriculture, CPG, retail, restaurants, cooking and health, our newsletter is the absolute easiest way to stay on top of the emerging sector.

From our feature in Edible Manhattan’s Innovation Issue, “The Queen Bee of Food Tech,” to David Chang launching a food delivery startup in NYC. these are last week’s top food tech news and innovation stories. Like what you read? Feast your eyes on the full roundup here. Or better yet, sign up for Food+Tech Bytes and get the latest and greatest in food tech delivered to your inbox every week.

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Want to learn how to make your products and services stand out across everything you do, from your website, to your social media, to your packaging? You’re in luck. Our in-person Food Startup Branding 101 Bootcamp is back by popular demand on May 16 in NYC.

2. Updated: Apply for DIG EAT ALL’s 2nd Food Tech Startup Accelerator Class

The 1st food tech startup accelerator is looking for its 2nd class. Apply by 5.15 to receive mentorship from top chefs, corporate executives, investors and more.

3. The Queen Bee of Foodtech – Edible Manhattan

We’re incredibly honored to be featured in Edible Manhattan’s Innovation Issue. Brian Halweil dives into founder and CEO Danielle Gould’s background, the full history of FTC and what’s next.

4. How Hampton Creek Aims to Guarantee Healthy, Safe & Sufficient Food For All

We chat with Hampton Creek CEO Josh Tetrick about re-engineering the food system, the wild success of Mayo Gate and why an IPO may be in the startup’s future.

5. $4M Ag Venture Fund Launches in Salinas – The Californian

The fund is being raised by Western Growers to fund agriculture innovation around the world.

6. David Chang’s Food Delivery Startup Maple Launches In New York – Forbes

Backed by Chang and Josh Kushner’s Thrive Capital, Maple promises an idealized delivery experience complete with carefully sourced, made-to-order food.

7. Skyward Announces $4.1 Million Seed Round – AgFunder

The round was led by Founders Co-Op, Norwest Venture Partners, Techstars Ventures and Verizon Ventures.

8. ‘Alternative Protein’ Could Make Up One Third of the Market by 2050 – Civil Eats

From pea protein to cricket flour, ecological protein is poised to grow.