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We can collaborate and conspire to support these brands aiming to make a difference. We can choose to support the entrepreneurs working tirelessly to change our food systems. Go to Sprouts, buy these products. Buying these brands shows those category decision makers that WE WANT REGENERATIVE! Let’s get these brands into the mainline sets and let’s change the face of grocery. … let’s do this together! Let us show up for these things that are bigger than ourselves or our individual businesses. #regenerativeag #regenerativebrand Sprouts Farmers Market

Regenerative is different than organic and these brands amongst others (Force of Nature Meats, Vital Farms and others) could make serious waves in the next few years. Regenerative farming brings nutrients back into nutrient depleted soil that’s focused on solo crop growing for the last several decades. It fundamentally creates healthier Whole Foods (wheat, fruits, vegetables, animals) that in turn will help provide better options to consumers

🚀 Case Study: Pluckk - Transforming Fresh Produce Delivery in India 🌱** Pluckk, founded by Pratik Gupta and Arush Gupta, is changing how we get fresh fruits and vegetables. Here’s how they’re making a difference in the D2C food sector 🌟 The Start: Pluckk began with a mission to deliver farm-fresh produce directly to consumers, cutting out the middlemen to ensure quality and freshness. 🛒 What Makes Pluckk Special? 1. Farm-to-Table Freshness: Pluckk sources produce directly from farmers, ensuring customers get the freshest items. 2. Quality Control: Each product goes through strict quality checks using advanced technology. 3. Eco-Friendly: Committed to sustainability with eco-friendly packaging and promoting sustainable farming. 4. Easy Shopping: The Pluckk app and website offer a simple, user-friendly shopping experience. 📈 Growth and Achievements - Customer Growth: From hundreds to thousands of loyal customers in months. - Wider Reach: Expanded from cities to smaller towns, making fresh produce accessible. - Farmer Network: Partnered with hundreds of farmers, ensuring fair trade and better earnings for them. 💡 Innovations - Subscription Boxes: Seasonal fruits and veggies, customized for your needs. - Recipes: Integrating recipes and meal plans to make healthy eating easier. - Community Engagement: Hosting webinars on nutrition and sustainable living. 🌍 Looking Ahead Pluckk aims to: - Expand Product Range: Including organic and gourmet options. - Boost Technology: Using AI for better service and personalized experiences. -Support Farmers: Expanding their network and providing more resources. 👏 Conclusion Pluckk shows how D2C brands can transform traditional sectors. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and customer happiness, Pluckk is leading the way to a healthier future. Kudos to the Pluckk team for their amazing work! 🌟 #D2C #CaseStudy #Pluckk #FreshProduce #Innovation #Sustainability #HealthyLiving #vegetables #fruits

A new milestone in the plant-based industry: In Germany, plant-based alternatives are now priced lower than animal products in several key categories. This shift reflects both increased consumer demand for sustainable options and advancements in production efficiencies. At Stray Dog Capital, we’re excited to see these pricing changes, as they make plant-based options more accessible to a broader audience—a crucial step in fostering a more sustainable food system globally. #PlantBased #SustainableFood #FoodInnovation #VentureCapital #FutureOfFood #AlternativeProteins Read the full article to learn more about this significant market development: https://lnkd.in/gjV-Db5h

I'm seeing RED...in a good way. "Well done!" Jones Knowles Ritchie I've long admired Impossible Foods's brand—even before they got mixed up in political conversations about plant-based meat alternatives. They've been bold both in their branding and activations, doing things like inspiring their community through home-cooked recipes at their Grandma's House campaign or Car Wash Pop Up for Grilling Season. Going red seems like a smart (logical, and, yes, safe) choice for combating folx biggest fear of going plant-based — which is flavor. And red has long been associated with flavor, whether it's McDonalds or KFC. The butcher shop, grocery sign-painter type doubles down and delivers. Here's to hoping this grows the brand and re-ignites the plant-based category (which likely had a lot of over-investment, then suffered—and could do with a boost of hope). And now the question for other brands in this space like meati™ JUST Egg LightLife and where they'll go next... #plantbasedliving #meatless #branddesign Dieline Nice story Bill McCool! https://lnkd.in/eC9jq8ua

Thrive Market has just raised the bar for quality standards in the online grocery world! 🌱 The company recently unveiled its new "Thrive Market Standard," focusing on health, wellness, and sustainability. Key highlights of the new standard include: - Stricter ingredient requirements: Say goodbye to artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, sweeteners, and hydrogenated oils. - Emphasis on regenerative agriculture: Prioritizing products from farms that promote soil health and biodiversity. - Focus on ethical sourcing: Ensuring products are made with fair labor practices and support sustainable communities. - Transparency and traceability: Making it easy for customers to understand where their food comes from and how it's made. This move is not only great for consumers seeking healthier options but also for the industry as a whole. It sets a higher bar for product quality and encourages a greater focus on transparency and sustainability. 👏 As a consumer, I'm excited to see companies like Thrive Market prioritizing transparency and quality. Kudos to Thrive Market! #ThriveMarket #Grocery #Sustainability #Health #Wellness #RegenerativeAgriculture #EthicalSourcing #FoodAndBeverage #CPG #IBDC #ImpactBusinessDevelopmentConsulting

"Impossible is repositioning as the meatiest meat on the market - that just happens to be made from something other than animals." Why? Because it’s on a mission to get meat lovers to eat plant-based meat. Big ask, right? So how do you make it happen? Simple. By launching a massive, ‘meatier’ new brand inspired by what else than the butcher shops… and, well, meat. Read all about the strategy and repositioning with Impossible Foods x JKR x Fast Company. #rebrand #brandidentity #plantbasedmeat #strategy

With the world becoming increasingly conscious about sustainability and ethical consumption, the plant-based meat industry is booming, projected to hit $480 billion. Brands like Beyond Meat and Quorn have been leading the charge with their products, capturing significant market share. But what about those meat lovers who find plant-based options lacking? Enter Meatable, a Dutch-based startup revolutionizing the industry with lab-grown meat. Their mission is to satisfy the world's meat cravings without the ethical and environmental costs. Using cutting-edge stem-cell technology, Meatable is catering to those who find it hard to let go of meat, even just for Veganuary. What sets Meatable apart is its innovative product and its marketing and branding strategy. They've embraced transparency and clarity in their visuals and messaging, aligning perfectly with their ethos. They're strategically placing their product in media outlets that resonate with their target audience, including TechCrunch, Bloomberg, and Plant-Based News. Want to know how the leading CPG brands are mastering the art of market dominance?  We delved into the strategies driving success in the consumer packaged goods sector. Read all of our insights here: https://bit.ly/3J0ACGj #PlantBased #vegan #CPG #sustainability 

Exciting times in the world of produce! 🥦🍅 As Russell J. Zwanka from Western Michigan University points out, a beautiful and bountiful produce department is a major draw for shoppers, and it's more important than ever for supermarkets to differentiate themselves through fresh, diverse offerings. Produce is a key factor in customer loyalty, with a strong appeal across all demographics. The future holds even more potential for differentiation. With the rise of containerized, local farming, we’re about to see a game-changing shift. These innovative solutions will enable supermarkets to source produce locally, enhancing freshness, supporting smaller farms, and providing transparency about the origins of the food we eat. Imagine picking up your groceries knowing they were grown just around the corner! This move towards local, containerized farming not only aligns with the growing consumer demand for sustainability but also promises to transform the way we shop for produce. It’s a win-win for both consumers and retailers, creating a more resilient and responsive food supply chain. Stay tuned as we dive deeper into how containerized farming will redefine freshness and quality in our produce departments! #FreshProduce #LocalFarming #Sustainability #GroceryShopping #FoodInnovation #CustomerExperience #PureProduce #ShopLocal 🌱

Calling all young folk (18 - 35) with a passion for sustainable food systems and retail. Join in our next Emergent Generation meet up in London, at Natoora HQ. Retailers and distributors play a vital role in the supply chain: connecting food producers to consumers. They are uniquely positioned to understand the needs of both and we often hold them responsible for ensuring our food is sourced sustainably, traded fairly, and accessible to all. Natoora has been part of a food system revolution for some time now, and their work is only becoming more powerful and sought after. This is why we are excited to be invited along for the evening. Throughout this very special evening, you will meet representatives of some of the boldest and most forward thinking organisations in this space right now: Natoora , Waitrose and Hodmedods. Over a panel discussion, they will be sharing their visions, stories and the challenges around transforming our broken food system. They will explore how they build and maintain their relationships with their suppliers and growers to increase supply chain resilience and how they plan to sustainably scale their business models, touching on the role of consumers in this area. The panel will be chaired by sustainable agrifood consultant and Emergent Generation co-founder Giacomo. Em Gen aims to bring together a diverse network of young people (18-35) who are passionate about transforming our food and farming system for the better.  There’s a huge breadth of experience on this panel, from growing, sourcing and distributing — both business to business and business to consumer. We’ll hear what Natoora, Waitrose and Hodmedods are doing in the retail space, their challenges and successes, and their plans for how to scale sustainably. The panel would like to discuss your thoughts and concerns too! We’d also like to know about your next steps and challenges. What do you need from Em Gen? How can we all help? Come along and connect with both speakers and other young people! This event will be held at Natoora’s Dockley Road space in Bermondsey, London. https://lnkd.in/eHAJB8TR