Two Purdue agricultural-based startups received investments totaling $ 100,000 from the Purdue Ag-celerator, a plant sciences innovation fund operated by Purdue Ventures, the capital access arm of the Purdue Foundry, … Continue Reading →
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced the availability of up to $ 4 million for research to help federal regulatory agencies … Continue Reading →
As part of its commitment to innovation and growth, Tyson Foods has launched a venture capital fund focused on investing in companies developing breakthrough technologies, business models, and products to … Continue Reading →
Kellogg has announced it is establishing eighteen94 capital (1894) to make minority investments in companies pursuing next-generation innovation, bolstering access to cutting-edge ideas and trends. IFT Daily News
According to Fortune, at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) conference, Campbell Soup announced that it is launching a $ 125 million venture capital fund—Acre Venture Partners—to invest … Continue Reading →
Acme Markets has told the union representing workers at its Philadelphia-area stores that it would terminate its contract with workers effective April 30, citing concerns about increasing healthcare costs. read … Continue Reading →
BOSTON — Marketing analytics firm Dunnhumby on Tuesday said it has launched Dunnhumby Ventures, an investment firm that will focus on financing retail technology start-ups. read more Supermarket News
Brynwood Partners VI L.P. has announced that its newly-formed portfolio company, Lightlife Foods Inc., has acquired Lightlife, one of ConAgra Foods’ smaller brands with product lines that include vegetarian-based burgers, … Continue Reading →
WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. — Shaw’s and Star Market said it will donate $ 100,000 to support The One Fund Boston, the foundation launched by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston … Continue Reading →
QUINCY, Mass. — Stop & Shop and parent company Ahold USA have contributed $ 500,000 to The One Fund Boston, the retailer said here Thursday. read more Supermarket News
