FoodFutureCo Podcast is here! 🎙🎧 We're thrilled to have Ayissi Nyemba, the incredible founder of Emkao Foods, on the pilot episode of our podcast! Join us as Ayissi shares her inspiring journey as a black woman founder navigating the startup world in the food industry. Tune in for this compelling story and learn more
In recent years, the food business industry has seen substantial transformations, and one of these is the constantly growing popularity of selling food products online. This trend has become a profitable endeavor for food entrepreneurs, as many consumers now prefer shopping from the comfort of their homes. This tendency can be linked to a variety of causes, including the unrivaled convenience, competitive prices, and variety of options available. The sale of food goods through online platforms has then become an indispensable route for businesses looking to grow their consumer base and expand into new markets.
World-class founders and industry leaders to serve as Cohort 10 mentors NEW YORK, NY - June 8, 2023 - Leading global food accelerator FoodFutureCo (FFC) today added a new cohort of impact and mission-driven companies to its growing portfolio of food innovators. Now on its tenth cohort, FFC has accepted the following companies to participate in its flagship accelerator program: KombuchaTown is an environmentally friendly producer of all-natural, 100% organic, and high-quality Kombucha based in Bellingham, Washington. Vegan Sunday Supper is a plant-based food company from Los Angeles, California that serves frozen
The expansion of a food business is a major decision that calls for serious thought and strategic preparation. As a food industry entrepreneur, you understand the need to stay a step ahead of the tough competition. You also recognize the need to recognize shifting customer views toward food ethics, which necessitates your company, for example, to incorporate environmental sustainability and women's empowerment into your business model. As a business, you must be prepared to uncover new opportunities in the food industry and understand how to position your company for success in a dynamic and ever-changing market. In
Before we reveal the companies who have successfully applied to be part of our tenth cohort, we’re excited to announce who their mentors will be for the duration of our accelerator program this summer, with many more to come. Holley Atkinson Steve Charlton Yanniv Dorone Lauren Doyle Inna Golfand Lauren Handel Cynthia Kalfa Daniel Karsevar Nathan Littlewood Danielle Mariano Gerardo Mazzeo Kathleen Murphy Tyler Phillips Kevin Powell Chris Rawley Christine Rico
If you own a food business, you are aware of how important it is to stand out in an increasingly competitive industry. With a growing number of fresh players and changing tastes among customers, it can be difficult to maintain growth and differentiate yourself from other businesses. Fortunately, there are some time-tested strategies to help you grow your food business. In this article, we will look at some of the most successful strategies for growing your food business and staying a step ahead of the competition, with a specific emphasis on the advantages of becoming part of a food accelerator program.
This month, as we celebrate the graduation of our fourth cohort from our accelerator program, we are excited to share the stories of the fabulous founders and how their social enterprises are changing the food system for the better. From Indian snack foods to solar-powered greenhouses, these companies are now a part of our good food community. PowerGrow PowerGrow is focused on bringing a wave of clean-energy-powered greenhouses to farmers around the country, primarily cited near major metropolitan hubs. CEO Sean Lyle acknowledges the value of outdoor farming, but sees a huge potential in farmers moving indoors. The