Food Entrepreneur

Eight startups have joined SKU for its Spring ’25 Track accelerator program. The startups will participate in SKU’s 12-week program designed to help consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies scale their operations. "This track is incredibly diverse, showcasing brands across food, beverage, personal care, and pet care," said Buff Greebe, executive director at SKU. "We were thrilled by the number of applications and the exceptional quality of the brands. The level of innovation and passion from the founders is truly inspiring." Read more ▶️ https://ow.ly/GY0v50VtgC2 #foodentrepreneur #startup #accelerator #CPG #scale

Solar Foods has begun commercializing its protein called Solein in the United States toward the health and performance nutrition market with its Solein Protein Bites Nut Mix Edition product. The snack bites are formulated with the company’s Solein ingredient, peanut butter, hazelnuts and are covered in a chocolate flavored coating. Read more ▶️ https://ow.ly/ymgQ50VrGVV #foodentrepreneur #emergingbrands #newproducts

Sherif Badawy, MD, MBA, founder and CEO, Dar Baklava, will be among the five entrepreneurs we talk to at the Food Entrepreneur Experience. He will discuss how his brand makes baklava better, both in flavor and nutrition. To learn more about Dar Baklava and other emerging brands, register here: https://ow.ly/mgYB50VlwhZ #FEE2025 #foodnews #foodtrends

Maazah has expanded its Middle Eastern inspired sauce portfolio with the launch of lentil dips. The plant-based dips are offered in four varieties including basil jalapeno, lemon tahini, roasted red pepper and turmeric ginger. Read more 🍽️▶️ https://ow.ly/uKA450VoZby #foodentrepreneur #newproducts #plantbased #globalflavors

Food Entrepreneur Experience returns April 23! This virtual event sponsored by Hormel Ingredient Solutions will feature insightful conversations with industry disruptors and visionaries. To reserve your virtual seat, register here: https://ow.ly/9B8u50VnvjX #FEE2025 #startup #foodindustry

GoodSAM, PBC Foods has raised $9 million in Series A funding led by Alive Ventures and Desert Bloom. The round brings the regenerative food company’s total funds to $10.5 million. "This funding gives us the resources to scale not just in numbers, but in a way that meaningfully changes lives, communities and economic realities," said Heather K. Terry, CEO and founder of GoodSam. "We are proving that a regenerative business model isn’t just viable — it’s thriving." Read more 🎂▶️ https://ow.ly/G1BB50Vmj8j #foodentrepreneur #funding #venturecapital #regenerativeag

Actual Veggies has raised $7 million in a Series A funding round led. The startup was founded in 2020 and manufactures plant-based burgers and products. "We set out to create the most delicious and satisfying veggie burgers ever made and our tremendous growth has validated this effort," said Hailey Swartz, co-founder of Actual Veggies. "We look forward to expanding our partnerships, innovative products, and retail distribution with our new partners." Read more 🍔▶️ https://ow.ly/eARQ50ViatR #foodentrepreneur #startup #venturecapital #plantbased

Plant-based investor Ahimsa Companies has acquired Blackbird Foods, a startup producing plant-based frozen pizzas, seitan and wings. "Ahimsa Companies shares our passion for plant-based innovation and animal-free food production," said Emanuel Storch, co-founder of Blackbird Foods. "Together, we will continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in plant-based cuisine while maintaining the quality and authenticity our customers love." Read more ▶️🍕 https://ow.ly/spkx50VgBjX #foodentrepreneur #acquisition #frozenfoods #plantbased

Spore.Bio has raised $23 million in a Series A funding round. The AI-based technology startup said it plans to now focus on scaling up its industrialization process and is preparing for commercialization before the end of the year. "AI is nice for chatbots and LLMs, but some amazing, niche applications are paving the way of deep changes in certain industries, especially science-related industries," said Amine Raji, chief executive officer and co-founder of the company. "We are proud of being an example of it, while having developed in only one year our proprietary AI-based technology that manages to do what existing technologies couldn’t for two centuries." Read more ▶️ https://ow.ly/8fim50VcNPf #foodentrepreneur #funding #venturecapital #AI

Core Home is making its debut in the food and beverage industry with the acquisition of Asian boba tea brand BUBLUV. "This acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for Bubluv," Chen said. "With Core Home’s talented cross-functional team, retailer network, and shared commitment to innovation, Bubluv will continue to thrive and reach its full potential." Read more 🍵▶️ https://ow.ly/lKz550Vb9AF #foodentrepreneur #startup #beverages #acquisition