Lawrence Williams of USHFC explores how startups like Dig Inn, Plated, Blue Apron, Feastly and Shophouse are revolutionizing the foodservice industry. [...]
Over $800m was pumped into food tech in September, including $517m in eleven equity fundings and $300m via two acquisitions. Digital grocery was the major theme. [...]
The 1H 2014 saw over $3.9 billion invested into private food tech and media companies through equity raises ($1.2b) and acquisitions ($2.7b disclosed).[...]
One theme that dominated food tech startup news throughout the month was the notion of same-day delivery and solving the problem of the last mile.[...]