Following the successful first year of Pre-Accelerator, Distill Ventures strengthens its team to scale programme into 2023 London, UK – Since launching its Pre-Accelerator Programme in July 2021, Distill Ventures ('DV'), the world’s first independent drinks accelerator devoted to building and scaling the drinks brands of the future, has invested its initial goal of $5 million (£4.1 million) to entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities. Today DV announces its aim to invest an … [Read more...] about Distill Ventures commits additional $5 million to entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities
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Capagro, the European AgriFoodTech pioneer, is launching its second fund
Building on the success of its first fund, Capagro has announced the launch of the second fund of 200 million euros to support the growth of the most promising startups in the European AgTech and FoodTech sectors. The launch of the new fund is combined with an initial investment in Cuure, a European player in the personalized health sector. Five years after closing the first European venture capital fund dedicated to AgTech and FoodTech, Capagro is announcing the launch of a successor … [Read more...] about Capagro, the European AgriFoodTech pioneer, is launching its second fund
New ESG frameworks raise the bar on sustainability transparency of meat
FAIRR and GFI launch new first-of-their-kind reporting frameworks for alternative meat, seafood, eggs and dairy companies to reveal their climate, biodiversity, nutrition and other ESG impacts Both specialised alternative protein businesses and incumbent food companies are expected to use the new frameworks. PlantPlus Foods, a joint venture between Marfrig and ADM, says the new frameworks will help the company guide its decisions and disclosures “on topics that matter the most to … [Read more...] about New ESG frameworks raise the bar on sustainability transparency of meat
