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Consider how dog food is marketed. The end user cannot read the claims made on the package. Fido doesn’t care if it is organic, grain-free, made with whole grain, or deboned chicken is our #1 ingredient! Fido is going to eat it, more than likely, if you give it to him. Dog food, like most products, is marketed to the purchaser, not the user. I think the Dog Food Marketing principal contributes to the abundance of restaurant tech solutions intended to help operators better understand operating metrics. These products are marketed to C-suite management teams (I should know, I am one). When you focus on the spreadsheet possibilities of performance enhancement, it’s understandable that tools designed to provide “additional insights” sound like they could be helpful. And since we C-suite restaurant execs are the ones writing the checks for new tools, we support their proliferation. What’s the old saying? To a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. How about looking at this differently? If you are trying to lose a few pounds, it’s not likely that your first step would be to buy a more accurate scale. There’s an opportunity for meaningful improvement in business profitability in using new tools to achieve new levels of efficiency. No, I’m not talking about replacing cooks with robots either. Why not supply our teams with tools to support organization and efficiency? PS. That’s what we are building at Byte Kitchen

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Bottled water companies globally are struggling to convince a growing number of customers that their sourcing and shipping practices are not damaging the environment and the communities that supply the water. This is resulting in an increased level of litigation. The environmental impact of sourcing water and shipping it long distances cannot be ignored. It contributes to carbon emissions, plastic pollution and exacerbates the global water crisis. Moreover, communities that supply the water often face water scarcity and environmental degradation, impacting their livelihoods and well-being. It is crucial for bottled water companies to acknowledge the negative consequences of their business model and take action to mitigate their environmental and social impact. Only through collective efforts and sustainable practices can we ensure a healthier and more sustainable future for our planet and the communities that depend on its valuable resources. www.wegrowwater.com #EnvironmentalResponsibility #SustainableWaterSolutions #ProtectOurNaturalResources #Wegrowwater #Aquabotanical

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Great article and thanks for the FABID mention Deena Shanker. The reset will benefit the industry long term.

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America’s farmers and ranchers are leading the way in greenhouse gas emission reduction through voluntary conservation efforts and market-based incentives. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2022. The report shows American agriculture reduced emissions by almost 2% from 2021 to 2022, the largest decrease of any economic sector.

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It's disheartening to witness certain states and governments attempting to prohibit the production of cultivated meat. This shouldn't be politicized; rather, it's a pragmatic solution to global issues such as feeding a growing population and reducing environmental harm. The literature has shown that animal agriculture contributes 11-20% of total greenhouse gas emissions. To tackle these challenges, cell-cultivated meat has emerged as a promising innovation. Throughout history, innovation has propelled humanity forward, enabling us to overcome myriad challenges. As we grapple with issues like food security and climate change amid our expanding population, innovation remains crucial. #cultivatedmeat #foodtech #foodsecurity #futurefood #sustainability #climatechange #climatecrisis https://lnkd.in/gj5sbrKH

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FARMERS WITHOUT INCOME   My parents lived for 73 years on the #Kibbutz, which they established, but never received a paycheck during their entire lifetime, and yet, not once suffered #poverty or #hunger. Not one paycheck, not even once in a lifetime, and yet not impoverished, not homeless or hungry. They had all they wished for. My mother said, "I had more than I dreamed of. We never dreamed it would be so wonderful”. My parents were never rich nor poor; they belonged to the Israeli middle class, although their bank account (when they had one) was as dry as the Sahara on a hot summer day. Above all, they never missed anything and were among the happiest people I knew. I was born in the Kibbutz my parents established, and I lived there for 35 years, during which I never received a salary or paycheck. Like my parents, I never missed a thing, never suffered hunger or poverty, and always had more than I needed and bargained for. So, what do you think? Is there more than one way to fight farmers' poverty (SDG #1) and hunger (SDG #2)? Who do you think is having a life filled with more happiness, a smallholder farmer with above 1.9 $/day, say 2 $/day, or my parents, who had received no paycheck their entire lives? Let us ask ourselves again: should our goal for impoverished smallholders to earn a surplus income above 1.9 $/day be our primary goal (SDG #1)? Or should we aim for something else, as my parents and other Kibbutz members do? If it is the second, do we walk on the path that will take us there? How can we reach a better world if we are unsure of our goal, or even worse if we aim for the wrong goal? What should be our goal for impoverished farmers? To this week's column - https://lnkd.in/eudwWc5U?

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Food Fix is running a series of guest authors. A recent piece is more vegan fantasy projections of alt meat being $1.1T etc. By 2026 many of the alt meat brands will be out of business. But the younger generation is being brainwashed to think meat is evil and bad for society. Leaving such folks to adopt GMO & highly processed goop sold as fake meat. : Global consultancy A.T. Kearney projected that the global alt-meat market would be worth $1.1 trillion by 2040, with alt-meats comprising 60 percent of the consumption of meat and meat substitutes combined. In 2021, Credit Suisse predicted as much as $1.1 trillion in alt-meat sales by 2050. At the same time, Bloomberg Intelligence saw a global consumer market for meat analogues of “just” $74 billion in sales in 2030

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I can think of no better trend than culinary professionals, influencers, and tastemakers finally saying out loud that high-quality processed foods are as good, if not better, than made-fresh-from-scratch ingredients. Just as I don't expect others to agree with me on politics, books, and movies, I don't expect everyone to enjoy repetitive cooking tasks. What I find meditative and satisfying others find tedious, boring, and pointless. Fair enough! We need high-quality processed goods so that everyone can enjoy exceptional food every day for every meal. IT IS POSSIBLE! It's time to demand that our food processing infrastructure deliver fresh, flavorful, nutritious ingredients that are both affordable and save time. https://lnkd.in/gCcwZBPY

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The Best Way to Preserve Pecan Milk: Maintaining Freshness and Nutrients ft. Nijil Jamal Jones of Pecan Milk Cooperative  https://lnkd.in/e5EwiRp5 . . . #plantbasedonfire #plantbasedonfirepodcast #plantbasedcompany #plantbasedbusiness #plantbasedmilk #plantbasedlife #plantbasedlifestyle

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https://lnkd.in/guWHQbA6 - Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) has introduced what would be a paradigm-shifting legislative package intended to improve the dietary health of Americans by banning high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and certain color additives in foods produced in the U.S. The legislative package includes two distinct acts: the Stop Spoonfuls of Fake Sugar Act and the Do or Dye Act. The Do or Dye Act targets toxic food dyes like Red No. 40 and Yellow Nos. 5 and 6. There is already mounting pressure to place further scrutiny on these chemicals, some of which have been restricted in the EU and elsewhere. The primary focus of the Stop Spoonfuls of Fake Sugar Act is to restrict the use of HFCS, which is often alleged to promote obesity and other chronic health issues. Does this go to far in the fight against #addedsugar - or not far enough?

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Macroeconomic issues can significantly impact businesses, as seen in the context post. While some companies, like Beyond Meat, attribute declining sales to macroeconomic challenges, others navigate these issues successfully. Entrepreneurs like John Foraker and Rashid Ali demonstrate that with the right strategies, businesses can thrive by offering premium products at premium prices, even in inflationary times. This suggests that macroeconomic conditions can both challenge and offer opportunities for businesses. #FoodIndustry #FoodIndustryNews #BusinessSrategies #Economy

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Some light reading to start the week! Great article on revyve (I’m only slightly biased🤓) on Cultivated X and vegconomist - the vegan business magazine I often get asked if revyve’s yeast ingredients are #biomass_fermentation or #precision_fermentation. The answer is neither! We use a simple but revolutionary new downstream processing approach to turn existing yeast biomass into highly functional texturizing ingredients. Why? 🚀unmatched functionality (to replace egg ingredients or additives) 🚀label friendly (yeast is a well known super ingredient) 🚀price competitive (our focus allowed us to scale lightning fast and be in market and at price parity) Looking for ingredients that deliver #A_New_World_of_Texture? Get in touch!

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The #UNSTUCK crit (short for critique) is back. Here Zoran Svetlicic and I review sustainable food launch news from the consumer perspective (those people often forgotten in the alt protein world but who make or break a successful product launch) and capture valuable marketing lessons to be learnt. We dive into the upcoming #Nutella plant-based launch, #Smugdairy blended range and #CodAlmighty from The Vegetarian Butcher. Notable mentions go to Heura Foods and Oatly. This is also our 10th article 🎉 on the missing consumer mindset and skillset to take sustainable foods mainstream. We're planning the next 10 and we love getting questions where people need help to get unstuck . . . what should we dive into next? https://lnkd.in/gaNEdeb7

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Ventura Foods is a California-based joint venture between CHS and Mitsui & Co. that produces oil-based ingredients and food products for the foodservice industry. Co-owning Ventura Foods directly connects CHS farmer-owners to the food supply chain, says Todd Biedenfeld, director of vegetable oil and sunflower sales with CHS. “CHS has had incredible returns from our soy and canola processing businesses over the last few years and Ventura Foods is a large contributor to that success,” he says. “Rewards to owners traditionally end when we ship out the refined oil and meal from our facilities. Owning 50% of Ventura Foods allows CHS to participate more completely in the supply chain and when Ventura Foods is profitable, we share in that success.” Learn more about Ventura Foods and how it is driving oilseed demand: https://bit.ly/3Uzm1H8.

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Recall of the Week – Documentation is not trivia. A Texas nut company is recalling dozens of products because of potential allergen cross-contact. The Texas Department of State and Health Services found cross-contact possible during packaging. The company says: “Our packaging machine is cleaned properly however our written documentation did not clearly state that.” This is a simple but often undervalued lesson: documenting what you have done is every bit as important as doing it. If you can’t show your work, you won’t get credit for it. Every company in the food industry needs to make an effort to ensure that records are complete, accurate, and up to date. This lesson applies to everything that is done to protect safety and quality. If you are proud of your work, having the documents helps to show off how good it is. #foodsafety #foodrecalls #allrgencontrol #foodandbeverageindustry https://lnkd.in/e_uz_3Gc

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Want a healthier planet AND enough food for everyone? It's time to rethink our entire food system. 👉 There's this big debate about whether organic agriculture can REALLY feed the world. Here's the lowdown: ↳ Organic farming → Ditching the chemicals, focusing on healthy soil... good for the planet, good for us. 🤷‍♀ BUT... it often means lower yields, which means more land needed. ⬇ SO... Does that mean organic farming isn't the answer to sustainable food? Well, new research says it could be... but ONLY if we also make a few other changes: 🐮 Smarter animal feed → Less grain for livestock, more grazing. This frees up land AND cuts down on environmental impact. 🗑 Less food waste →  Seriously, we throw away a TON of perfectly good food. If we cut back, we need to produce less. 💥 Key Takeaways: ✅ Organic farming alone isn't a silver bullet, but it's a BIG piece of the puzzle. ✅ We need to rethink how we raise animals for food. ✅ Food waste is a huge problem we can actually fix. ✅ Change is possible, but it requires a shift in how we produce AND consume. ✅ Combining these strategies can create a sustainable food system for EVERYONE. 🙌 At Aryan Food Ingredients Limited we've always believed in the power of organic farming. It's better for the planet, and ultimately better for people. We're proud to be part of the solution. 📩 Need top-quality organic ingredients in bulk? DM us to discuss your requirements and get a quote. #organicfarming #sustainability #foodsystem #knowyourfood #farmtotable #organicfood #saurabhgarg

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Hello from County Fair Brands! We are revolutionizing the Food and Beverage Industry! Introducing County Fair Potatoes, Inc. (CFP), out first brand. CFP is a start-up featuring the unique combination of a multi-generational Idaho potato farmer, real estate development, facilities management, and potato processing experts, with the goal of capitalizing on the strong demand for French Fries and frozen potato products in the U.S. and abroad. CFP will occupy 74,000 square feet in a new 280,000-square-foot facility that will be constructed by Fall 2025. This deal is unique because of vertical integration (food processing, lease income, cold storage services, etc.); the idea of adding various types of income into the financial model, thus increasing the value of the company, real estate footprint, and mitigating the risk of failure. Why County Fair Potatoes? Rapid Growth: The demand for French Fries is skyrocketing both in the US and internationally. Industry experts highlight that current production levels are not meeting this increasing demand. Vertical Integration: Our company encompasses food manufacturing, sales, transportation, and facilities management. This approach minimizes costs, enhances efficiency, reduces food waste, and maximizes profitability. Global Reach: By implementing a unique online B2B e-commerce strategy, we enable customers worldwide to sell genuine Idaho-certified potato products at reduced costs, with white-label capacity. Eco-Friendly Products: Our potatoes are organic, non-GMO, low in salt, sugar, and preservatives, and incredibly tasty! Investor Benefits High Returns: Enjoy an impressive IRR of 167.7% and a real estate exit multiple of 2.5X. Join Us: Interested in becoming an owner? Visit our crowdfunding site for more information: https://lnkd.in/eRU_TkCT Join us in transforming the potato industry and bringing the best Idaho potatoes to tables around the world! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more updates on County Fair Brands! www.countyfairbrands.com #CountyFairPotatoes #potato #Farmtofork #IdahoPotatoes #frenchfries #VerticalIntegration

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What if I told you that your produce lost much of its nutrient value before it arrived at the grocery store, and then lost a bunch more while waiting for you to eat it in the fridge? I know, I didn't want to hear it either. But after listening to this podcast, it immediately changed the way I shop for produce. If you give it a listen, I want to know if it changes your mind too. This episode of the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast by John Kempf tells the story of 40 years of farming, innovation, and exceptional vegetables at The Chef's Garden, Inc.. #regenerativeagriculture #podcastrecommendation #regenerativefarms #agriculture #innovation

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