News: @KylieJenner sells 51% of Kylie Cosmetics to Coty (parent of CoverGirl and Clairol). The entrepreneur and media personality netted $600 million in the transaction, valuing the company at $1.2 billion. 11-18-2019 | 2PMinc
"Target’s New Food Brand Sounds Like Wellness Personified" via @jennygzhang | @Eater https://t.co/yVZ2dm2QIW 08-26-2019 | GoodsLaunch
A PSA to all DTC investors from founders: Purchase (with money) the product of the company you're thinking about investing in. Don't ask for it for free. Founders barely make ends meet + often use their own money to fund the business. #MoneyWhereYourMouthIs 08-25-2019 | moizali
Really enjoyed helping w/this piece for @BBCWorld "Vertical farming has the potential to transform global food production as we know it." https://t.co/sK32yF8hc2 Also features @ifain and @BoweryFarming. Different approach but same overarching objective - better food for everyone! 08-23-2019 | tobiaspeggs
The application for @FamilyFarmed 6th Good Food Accelerator Cohort is now open through Oct 1! Good Food CPG businesses, here is your chance to participate in one of the region's leading food entrepreneur development programs. https://t.co/qyrO78kTpN https://t.co/21JOfa0zOj 08-21-2019 | TheHatcheryChi
Larta Announces Second Wave of Early-Stage AgTech Companies to Present at 11th Annual Ag Innovation Showcase: https://t.co/oK9S6Y6xON https://t.co/KuLKMBAFbY 08-21-2019 | AgFunder
Announcing the 6 inspiring food start-ups of the 1st cohort in the @MarsGlobal U.S. SEEDS OF CHANGE Accelerator. Building healthier + more sustainable meals of tomorrow – the #FutureofFood is 💯! #BeASeedOfChange https://t.co/cJ2ujPQE6b https://t.co/GucQHLQJsQ 07-22-2019 | STHoward
NYC: @foodtechconnect is looking for food and beverage startups to table at the next Restaurant Tech Meetup on Aug 7 at WeWork HQ Flatiron (6-9:30PM) https://t.co/sKbOOwHSJ2 07-11-2019 | GoodsLaunch
👉 Interesting report by @foodtechconnect with the latest investment trends for U.S. #foodstartups #beverage https://t.co/j4dHpdhWME 06-07-2019 | terraccelerator
Here are the 15 #startups in the first @BuiltOregon #Accelerator https://t.co/NLRu15QctN @pdxmitch @GreaterPDX 06-04-2019 | M_Miller_
How newer ready-to-drink beverages and packages are shaking up the adult beverage market. via @Nielsen https://t.co/ZlvTHILyTI 06-01-2019 | GoodsLaunch
Nothing gets me psyched about SV innovation quite like ~$10 per box VC-backed direct-to-consumer cereal https://t.co/YOyoAOk1G0 https://t.co/sAFMrBaiqM 05-22-2019 | lucasmtny
Y'all ready to meet some of the @MarsGlobal SEEDS of CHANGE #Accelerator mentors? Startups will have access to top-notch food innovators, investors, marketers, and more. #food and #foodtech Cos should apply by May 31st! 🥣🤖🚀 https://t.co/nGhKXZu1xZ 05-21-2019 | STHoward
#PitchCompetition @projectnosh live pitch slam is returning to NYC in June. You have 4 minutes to impress the audience, investors, and judges. Have what it takes? Apply by May 17. https://t.co/nhgQrbfJIS https://t.co/WtQzrtrFOo 05-14-2019 | GoodsLaunch
Wanted: the next $1 million winner of @forty3north: https://t.co/NmT8Yaojis https://t.co/A16cJgimgK 05-08-2019 | MattGlynnBflo
There are nearly 60 DNVBs in the top 1,000 online retailers (2018 revenue). This is up from 22, the previous year. 04-29-2019 | web
In food, of top 100 CPG brands, 90 have lost market share over the last decade. Amazing time to innovate in the food space. #MIglobal 04-29-2019 | sethbannon
Super interesting scoop via @danprimack on the Tyson and Beyond Meat investment and divestment. Just one story of the complex relationship btwn corporates and startups. https://t.co/DnmDJBb3uz 04-24-2019 | STHoward
.@TheHatcheryChi's new 67,000-square-foot facility is open for business with ingenuity from entrepreneurs and several partnerships with big food companies https://t.co/3R2Vk30TTj 04-24-2019 | FoodDive
Calling all founders! Don't miss @retailxseries on 4/24 for a fireside chat w/Carolyn Rush of @worncreative & Rachel Cohen of @snowehome of all about building your brand at the earliest stages of your company: https://t.co/BJGYwXpNZR 04-22-2019 | RedGiraffe
1/ Want to understand what it takes to build an iconic brand that will last 100+ years? Pay attention to how @tracksmith is executing. https://t.co/hk3cldVvMd 04-19-2019 | rezakhadjavi
"Category Creep", "Convergence", or whatever you want to call it. When a brand is bigger (or needs to be) than any one product... a competitor might arise where you least expect it. https://t.co/dVPZX4UfJT 04-18-2019 | GoodsLaunch
Still shocked when DTC brands launch with $3-5 million in seed funding and no real customer acquisition plan other than: Phase One: Expensive PR Phase Two: Expensive Instagram Phase Three: Ok, pop ups now? 04-17-2019 | web
Applications for @FoodFutureCo’s 5th cohort of good food entrepreneurs close in 1 month. Making the #FutureOfFood? Apply today! https://t.co/aVYkywNLaF 04-16-2019 | STHoward
Food-X Unveils the 8 Startups Chosen for Latest Accelerator Class https://t.co/oOOWgP0Qmo via @TheSpoonTech #foodtech #foodinnovation #accelerator https://t.co/QqrJvYiabS 04-12-2019 | TheSpoonTech
#Event alert in NYC. F&B product people check this out https://t.co/GGvMUTqqDr 04-12-2019 | GoodsLaunch
Another #DTC tests physical. Hungry Root announces a pop up shop in NYC. Let them eat veggies! https://t.co/0PxCmrrAMi 04-05-2019 | GoodsLaunch
#ApplicationDeadline Hey mission-driven food business founder friends! Applications for @FoodFutureCo’s 5th cohort of good food entrepreneurs are now open until May 15th! Apply here: https://t.co/am3nz96dyd. https://t.co/37a7kUfGYs 04-02-2019 | STHoward
.@alphaplantbased, a plant-based meal company, raised $7 million in funding. @NewCropCapital and @AccelFoods co-led the round. https://t.co/R9nf7dRTuO https://t.co/cUwdnmZDmD 03-27-2019 | GoodsLaunch
#ApplicationDeadline @xrclabs Cohort 8 apps are due 4/15. Apply today if you are innovating in the retail and consumer goods space. https://t.co/ZUmI5J3vpb https://t.co/NSJdbZjwWS 03-25-2019 | GoodsLaunch
Wow @amazon owns 138 brands up from 27 brands 2017 @Telegraph https://t.co/wMgdJZiQti 03-24-2019 | thomaspower
Savage - They are coming after everyone... Amazon has launched its first-ever skin-care line, called Belei — all 12 products are $40 or less https://t.co/7TPVMGi2aX via @businessinsider 03-21-2019 | peterpham
News: @brandless launches holistic wellness products to undercut @Goop, others. https://t.co/j0OhvVE2Em 03-21-2019 | 2PMinc
News: @brandless launches holistic wellness products to undercut @Goop, others. https://t.co/j0OhvVE2Em 03-21-2019 | 2PMinc
How Target is getting more DTC brands to sell in its stores (Thanks for featuring Bullish and Harry’s!) https://t.co/5sVGbeSnt7 03-20-2019 | bebullish
How Target is getting more DTC brands to sell in its stores (Thanks for featuring Bullish and Harry’s!) https://t.co/5sVGbeSnt7 03-20-2019 | bebullish
News: @instagram to launch in-app checkout with these brands. https://t.co/AZ6lHGAw8r 03-19-2019 | 2PMinc
While the internet has dropped the classic barriers to entry for new CPG companies, more choice has led to less trust. By being patient, thoughtful, and authentic in cultivating her audience with Into the Gloss, @EmilyWWeiss earned the brass ring of CPG: customer trust. 03-19-2019 | msquinn
While the internet has dropped the classic barriers to entry for new CPG companies, more choice has led to less trust. By being patient, thoughtful, and authentic in cultivating her audience with Into the Gloss, @EmilyWWeiss earned the brass ring of CPG: customer trust. 03-19-2019 | msquinn
#JustAdded #ApplicationDeadline This one's for the ladies! @GlensGardenMkt's "ACCELERATEHERDC" app closes April 6th. Winner gets $6k grand + mentoring + publicity. https://t.co/8lQAyb1UwO https://t.co/yMu7DiEWER 03-18-2019 | GoodsLaunch
.@Chobani Incubator announces Spring 2019 class - 8 strong! Looking forward to seeing major growth for the delicious Alfia Foods, @Cannonbevco, Cocina 54, MeWe, @MasonDixieBisCo, @SealTheSeasons, Thai Fusions, Meat Hook. 🚀 https://t.co/jNJm5UkiLI 03-18-2019 | STHoward
Strand Equity made an investment in @Realgoodfoods_, a CA.-based provider of high protein, low-carb comfort food. https://t.co/xdFQyKmpER https://t.co/kRJe57avIv 03-18-2019 | GoodsLaunch
#ApplicationDeadline - Accelerating Appalachia deadline is March 18 for it's “nature-based accelerator”! Anyone may apply w/ special interest in those in the NC + KY areas. https://t.co/N5uEqLWvEH https://t.co/9maXIn3XnZ 03-16-2019 | GoodsLaunch
Amazon isn't even pretending: recently tested a pop-up feature on its app that in some instances pitched its private-label goods on rivals’ product pages. https://t.co/8Mudue4nUM #DTC #consumer 03-15-2019 | STHoward
It's not everyday that @thespoon is actually a part of the news we cover, but today we are!: Why We Are Partnering With WeWorks Food Labs https://t.co/5w01XEmCI9 via @TheSpoonTech #foodtech #wework https://t.co/tNUNwi5JCd 03-14-2019 | michaelwolf