Food Tech Funding Drops in 1H 2024 - FTNS #1

Food Tech Funding Drops in 1H 2024 - FTNS #1

Author: Michael Wolf July 12, 2024 Duration: 41:31
Join hosts Michael Wolf and Carlos Rodela as they welcome Peter Bodenheimer, a longtime food tech investor and operator, to discuss the current state of food and ag tech funding. In this episode, they delve into: The decline in agrifoodtech investments in the first half of 2024, with startups raising $7 billion across 427 deals, a significant drop from H1 2023. Upside Foods’ recent layoffs and industry challenges due to legislative bans and decreased venture capital funding. SharkNinja’s latest innovation, the Ninja SLUSHi™ Professional Frozen Drink Maker, which brings commercial-grade slushies to home kitchens. Chef Robotics emerging from stealth mode to showcase its new robot and announce early customer partnerships. Thimus’ groundbreaking technology, the T-Box, which reads brainwaves to assess consumer reactions to food products. Tune in to The Spoon's new dedicated weekly food tech news show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each week on The Food Tech News Show, host Michael Wolf sits down with the editorial team from The Spoon and a rotating cast of founders, analysts, and innovators. This isn't just a rundown of headlines; it's a deep, conversational analysis of how technology is fundamentally reshaping what we eat and how we produce it. You'll hear discussions that dissect the latest in vertical farming, the realities of lab-grown meat, the algorithms behind personalized nutrition, and the surprising ways automation is entering our kitchens and restaurants. The tone is informed and curious, bridging the gap between niche industry developments and their broader implications for culture and daily life. By focusing on the intersection of culinary arts and cutting-edge technology, this podcast offers a unique lens on the future of food. Listen for thoughtful debates, insider perspectives, and clear explanations of complex topics, all aimed at understanding the forces that will define our next meal. Whether you're a professional in the field, a passionate foodie, or simply someone intrigued by where innovation is headed next, this discussion provides essential context in a rapidly evolving landscape.
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Is Smell-O-Vision Ready for Primetime? - FTNS #6 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:14
This week, Mike and Carlos discuss the following stories: Osmo is trying to digitize the world of smells and use AI to finally help us create Smell-O-Vision The company’s The Principal Odor Map (POM) created by Osmo’s mo…
Counting Your Calories With AI & Apple's Home Robot - FTNS #5 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:06
On this week's Food Tech News Show: AI Wants to Count Your Calories Apple’s Home Robot Comes Into Focus Rivian Introduces a Travel Kitchen Meet the new Tiny Dishwasher Called th $299 Capsule Solo If you haven't subscribe…
Blackbird Launches Pay, DoorDash Delivers Big Numbers - FTNS #4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:33
This week we’re excited to welcome Kristen Hawley, long-time restaurant tech journalist. This week's stories: Blackbird Launches Blackbird Pay Andrew Simmons Says His Pizza Automation Experiment has Come to an End DoorDa…
The Clock is Ticking on Amazon's Smart Kitchen Timer - FTNS #3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:56
Today on the Food Tech News Show: Beyond Meat launches a new product that is, for the first time, not trying to replicate meat. Juicy Marbles Releases Product Complete With Edible Bones Amazon is getting impatient with i…
Gene Edited Tomatoes & Rethinking Robots Restaurants - FTNS #2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:31
On this week's episode of the Food Tech News Show, longtime podcaster, former host of Marketplace, and all-around nice person Molly Wood joins Carlos and Mike to discuss the food tech stories of the week. On this week's…