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Grocery and Food industry disruption! Brittain Ladd You certainly stimulate thought! This reminds me of Ryanair original business model - to make air travel cheaper than any other way of getting to a destination. Crazy at the time, yet Ryanair is still doing fine and largely created a model that met its vision. Perhaps CloudKitchens can be the Ryanair of food production and distribution. Will watch this space. #distruption #innovation #foodinnovation #cpg #foodservice

DO TO THE KITCHEN WHAT UBER DID TO THE CAR LinkedIn members familiar with my posts and articles know that I believe the grocery and food industries are ready for severe disruption. In 2013, I wrote articles, LinkedIn posts, and I spoke on podcasts about what I consider to be the Holy Grail of disruption - leverage infrastructure and robotics to reduce the cost of food production and delivery cheaper than the price of going to a grocery store to buy groceries and cook the food at home. In the video I have attached, Travis Kalanick, co-founder of Uber, and one of the most brilliant and influential entrepreneurs in history, outlines his vision for his company, CloudKitchens. According to Travis, this is the opportunity: “Can you get the preparation and delivery of food so high-quality and cost-efficient, that it starts to approach the cost of you going to the grocery store. If that happens, you do to the kitchen what Uber did to the car.” I believe the answer is yes. I agree 100% with Kalanick as I designed nearly the exact same model. However, I desgined the model for Amazon to leverage, and Travis launched CloudKitchens. Amazon is a customer of CloudKitchens, and the relationship is growing. Travis believes that his strength is “digitizing the physical world.” This means manufacturing, logistics and real estate. CloudKitchens has a software division and a robotics division. (A video is played in the podcast that shows the ecosystem CloudKitchens has created via their software and robotics). I believe we are about to witness how powerful CloudKitchens ecosystem is due to their partnership with Starbucks and their new CEO Brian Niccol. Niccol wants to resore the vibe of Starbucks being the “third place.” CloudKitchens can make it a reality. I strongly encourage Niccol to THINK BIG and push the frontier of what’s possible using robotics and automation inside CloudKitchens facilities strategically located in the majority of cities. CloudKitchens facilities can be leveraged for drinks and food preparation. Completed orders can be delivered in minutes to nearby actual Starbucks. Expanding the partnership with CloudKitchens is arguably the most strategic move Niccol can make. Travis and CloudKitchens are creating a new model for how Americans THINK about eating, and they’re also providing the infrastructure and ecosystem to introduce new options for food. The food and grocery industries are a $2T business. Little has changed in the industries over the last 100 years. The potential impact of CloudKitchens is nearly limitless. We are witnessing the next Uber in CloudKitchens. I encourage everyone to watch the video. I wish Travis and the team from CloudKitchens the best. Note: I have tried to get Travis to agree to an interview but so far, I have been unable to convince Travis to do so. #retail #management #leadership #future Chamath Palihapitiya Jason Calacanis David O. Sacks David Friedberg All-In Podcast

#TGIIF - Thank God It’s Impact Friday! Daniel Skavén Ruben, Founder of FoodTech Weekly 🌍 How do you stay ahead in the fast-paced world of FoodTech and AgTech? For over 3,000 people, the answer is Daniel Skaven Ruben’s "FoodTech Weekly." With over 200 episodes, his newsletter is a go-to source for the latest and greatest in the industry. 💡 Daniel is a true champion of innovation. His passion for using technology to make the world a better place shines through every edition of his newsletter. He breaks down complex topics, making them easy to digest for everyone in the ecosystem. 🚀 What makes Daniel our Impact Hero? It’s his unwavering commitment to the FoodTech community. Whether through his newsletter, his investments, or his mentorship, Daniel is always pushing the envelope, helping to build a more sustainable and innovative food system. 🌱 Daniel, your enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and driving change is infectious. Thank you for being our Impact Hero this week and for your relentless efforts to transform the food- and agtech industry. #TGIIF #ImpactHero #FoodTechWeekly #Innovation #Sustainability #AgTech #FoodTech

Who is that handsome devil on the right....... My face goes to show that #SEIS and #EIS investing can be fun :) The Enterprise Investment Scheme has been an integral part of supporting early-stage high-growth UK companies since 1994. For those unaware EIS has five powerful tax reliefs: ✔ 30% income tax relief (Carryback to the previous tax year if desired) ✔ Tax-free growth ✔ Defer Capital Gains Tax (Prior three years and forward one year) ✔ Inheritance Tax-free (Held for 2 years and on death) ✔ Loss relief (offset effective loss against income or capital gains tax bills) *must hold for a minimum of three years otherwise reliefs are clawed back. More details can be found on HMRC website. A big thanks to all the hard work that Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) does on behalf of its members and to ensuring the scheme continues to gain recognition for the good it does for the UK economy!

🌱🍽️ This week, we commemorate two significant dates that impact our lives on Earth: World Environment Day and World Food Safety Day. It might seem like they aren’t connected, but what goes around comes around, and the food we consume plays a crucial role in the safety of our planet! We're proud to not only be smarter consumers but also to contribute to the journey of companies like @SavorEat, taking the mission of creating a better world one step further as a #foodtech innovative and pioneering company. They're crafting sustainable solutions for the food industry, including addressing #foodsafety issues that have been affecting almost 1 in 10 people in the world - who fall ill after eating contaminated food, resulting in the loss of 33 million healthy life years (DALYs). Let's celebrate responsible consumption and sustainable innovations for a healthier planet! 🌱🍽️ ---> Learn more about SavorEat's impact with Racheli Vizman's last interview for Relevant רלוונט #TV: https://lnkd.in/dThhMFAc Noa Zilberman Liel Kulik #TeckTalk #FutureofFood #Foodtech #sustainableinnovation #WorldEnvironmentDay #WorldFoodSafetyDay #NoplanetB

Attending SIAL Paris was truly inspiring, especially given its 60-year legacy as a premier event connecting industry professionals worldwide. SIAL Paris is where the food industry’s brightest minds converge to explore, innovate, and drive the future of food. 🤩 One of the highlights was reconnecting with Guillaume Sangouard, CEO at Hydrolock Continuous Sterilizers. Our discussions reaffirmed Hydrolock's leadership in advancing the industry through efficient, cost-effective sterilization solutions tailored to medium- and large-scale production. Their innovations exemplify how production efficiency can align with high standards of quality—an achievement that resonates strongly with the ongoing digital transformation movement in the food industry. 🙏 The opportunity for enterprise digital transformation in the food industry with ServiceNow aligns seamlessly with the mission of UX4MATION. A heartfelt thanks to the Hydrolock team for their hospitality, and a special acknowledgment to the dedicated engineers and leaders from Arts et Métiers - École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers. Their contributions continue to elevate and shape the food industry, setting new standards for innovation and excellence. 👏 #foodindustry #enterprisedigitaltransformation #futureoffood #customerexperience #employeeexperience

📣 Excited to share that I will be participating as a speaker in the upcoming NewAgVentures | CEE Food Innovators Meetup at EIT Food in Warsaw! This event is a premier networking conference dedicated to the trailblazers and innovative thinkers in the agrifood sector of Central and Eastern Europe. 💯 I'm honored to join an esteemed panel discussing "Transforming the Future: The Role of AI in the Agrifood Sector." 💡 This session aims to uncover the potential of artificial intelligence in revolutionizing our approach to food production, sustainability, and technology integration within the agrifood industry. Intro by: Aleksandra Przegalinska - A luminary in the field, Associate Professor and Vice-President of Kozminski University, and a Senior Research Associate at the Harvard Labour and Worklife Program. Joining me on the panel are: Jaroslaw Sokolnicki, Director of Technology Center at Microsoft, a visionary in applying cutting-edge technology to solve real-world problems. Emanuela Matić, Founder and COO at Scoop Technologies, who has been pioneering innovative solutions in the agrifood tech space. Bartłomiej Przybylski, Data Insights & Analytics Manager at Żabka Group, who brings a wealth of knowledge in leveraging data for business insights and strategic development. Moderated by: Michał Mądry - Managing director at foodtech.ac, Partner and head of the transformation division at JP Weber. Michał is known for his expertise in driving innovation and transformation in the foodtech industry. ✅ This panel promises to be a fascinating exploration of AI's role in enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in the agrifood sector. Whether you're an industry professional, entrepreneur, or enthusiast in agrifood tech, this meetup is a golden opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and get inspired by the possibilities that lie ahead. Let's innovate and shape the future of agrifood together! See you in #Warsaw! AgriFood Lithuania #NewAgVentures #CEEFoodInnovators #AgrifoodTech #AIinAgrifood #Sustainability #Innovation #ai #eitfood #communitybuilding #innovationecosystem #agrifood #innovators #digitalization #twintransition

🚀💥 We’re Not Just Launching. We’re Revolutionising. Welcome to ASYTEC Group. - Reimagining products for a future-proof tomorrow💥🚀 #FutureProofingTomorrow starts today. Asytec Group is hitting the scene hard, uniting The Beer Giraffe, Preservio, and Mixologiq under one innovative powerhouse. Our mission? Simple. Reimagine products, redefine expectations, and revolutionise the everyday. Why? Because the future doesn’t wait. And neither do we. 🔹 The Beer Giraffe - Elevate your beverage game to legendary status. 🔹 Preservio - Freshness reimagined, because what matters to you, matters to us. 🔹 Mixologiq - Cocktails, redefined. Perfection at the push of a button. At ASYTEC Group, we’re more than just a brand. We’re a beacon for the bold, the forward-thinkers, and the game-changers. #ReimaginingProducts isn’t just a tagline; it’s our creed. 🌐 Dive in, follow us, and be part of this journey. Because tomorrow’s innovation starts with today’s daring move. Let’s do this. Together.

We’re still amazed by the fact that GENAQ, one of our fantastic ecosystem partners, creates water from air. 🌬️➡️💧 We already introduced you to the Spanish company’s meaningful work for the living spaces for generations to come in one of our previous posts. Today, we take a closer look at the ingenious team behind GENAQ’s innovations. 🏢💡 The company’s culture is built on collaboration, continuous improvement, and a shared vision of making a positive impact. 🚀🤝   What makes GENAQ’s team stand out is their relentless pursuit of innovation. They constantly strive to improve quality standards, ensuring their technology brings the highest quality drinking water to the most challenging environments. 💧💧💧 We are proud to have GENAQ as a partner in our ecosystem, co-creating living spaces for generations to come.  🤝🌱   #TeamVi #CleanWater #WaterScarcity #WaterTechnology #SafeDrinkingWater #Sustainability #EcoInnovation Carlos García Blázquez

Many industries, (skincare, luxury retail...) are under increasing pressure to replace animal-derived products with more ethical and sustainable alternatives. While cell agriculture is considered a viable option, it is currently too costly and challenging to scale. This is where Cellivate Technologies comes in. Cellivate led by Viknish Krishnan-Kutty, PhD, has developed a series of proprietary solutions that enable their clients to cultivate cells at significantly reduced costs. Discover more about Cellivate's innovative technology and business strategies in our featured article using the link the comments below!