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Mars, Inc.’s snacking division joins forces with Unreasonable Group for a three-year partnership aiming to lead the global initiative in redefining food systems for a more regenerative, inclusive, and equitable future. The collaboration, named Unreasonable Food, aligns with Mars’ sustainability goals and seeks to foster a more agile and forward-looking snacking business. Focusing on four pillars, including shaping the future of food and reimagining sustainable packaging, the initiative aims to identify and accelerate impactful solutions through a network of growth-stage entrepreneurs. Over the partnership’s duration, approximately 40 ventures will be selected to address Mars Snacking’s key sustainability challenges. The first cohort will be announced soon, with mentorship from Mars Snacking’s global leadership team and Unreasonable Mentors. The partnership reflects Mars’ commitment to shaping a sustainable food future. To learn more about the disruptions in the grocery industry, subscribe to our newsletter at: https://lnkd.in/ejeH7G_S

Fyi: #StLouisRegion Update: …”Building on the success of the inaugural #CultivarSTL initiative, we are thrilled to announce the continuation of these collaborations through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between St. Louis, Missouri Partners (including #DonaldDanforthPlantScienceCenter and @BIOSTL) and #TheYieldLab #LATAM.”… #StLouisRegionEcoSystemNetwork #StartLouis #StartLouisWhereStartUpsFoundersStart StartLouis web page (MeetUp) https://lnkd.in/e-iFnqj ….. All: “After more than six years of relationship building between our organizations in Latin America and the St. Louis region, emerging partnerships are set to drive economic growth locally and abroad while bolstering food security efforts. Building on the success of the inaugural Cultivar STL initiative, we are thrilled to announce the continuation of these collaborations through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between St. Louis, Missouri Partners (including Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and @BIOSTL) and The Yield Lab LATAM. This MOU aims to solidify roles and responsibilities for enhanced international collaboration, advancing the missions of each party and fostering economic success for startups, investors, corporations, and ecosystems across Latin America and St. Louis. Key areas of collaboration outlined in the MOU include: 👉Linking startups and corporate partners for potential business development connections. 👉Promoting exchanges and learning opportunities for early-adopter farmers/growers. 👉Strengthening support for emerging companies navigating cross-border business. 👉Promoting ecosystem learning, sharing, and capacity building through delegations and visits. Exciting times ahead as we work together to drive innovation and create positive impacts on a global scale!” ____

The Law of the Goldfish 🐡 A thought for those in positions of leadership today is to remember the Law of the Goldfish. A goldfish in the confinement of a small bowl fails to grow whereas putting the very same goldfish in a pond will result in the goldfish growing at least one inch per year which means that they will almost double in size within the first 365 days. Do you have team members who are talented, resourceful, seeking growth, looking for challenges, and craving fulfillment? If so, are you keeping them in a bowl when you could put them in a pond? Any company's growth depends on how much a team feels valued and challenged. I have never met a founder who has grown a company to a successful IPO or exit who didn't have a team that was willing to grow. Today, take a moment and ask yourself if you have some goldfish who could be happier, more productive, and grow faster in a different pond. We all have areas of our businesses where people can thrive. Some of the best team members are not where they need to be and if you want your company to soar, perhaps it is time to put the right people in the right places. Have a super day, Susan #ceowomen #womenintech #leadership #startupwisdom

We are excited to be part of this collaborative effort to accelerate innovation in agtech.  Unlocking innovation in the Americas is key to moving the needle on global food security and climate change. https://lnkd.in/eHhNMzEx

7 years ago, I was exploring fine wine to diversify my personal investment portfolio. It seemed like the perfect blend of passion and long-term profit. But there was a catch—the entry barriers were staggering, with minimum investments starting at €10,000. This wasn’t just a hurdle, but a wall that kept many potential investors out. Determined to break down that wall, we founded WineFortune with a clear mission: to lower the minimum investment requirement and make this exclusive asset class accessible to everyone, regardless of the size of their portfolios. Our journey from that moment of discovery to the creation of an inclusive platform for wine investment has been incredibly exhilarating. Today, WineFortune serves as a guiding light for investors looking to enter the fine wine market without requiring a large investment to make a first start. #democratization #finewinemarket #investing

3 Surprising things during the Rootical Food System Leadership Bootcamp. 3 Reflections, while we're all still buzzing from the #Rootical2023 Bootcamp energy and insights taken home. 1️⃣ Diversity Is Power 💪🏾 Our diverse cohort of food system practitioners brought a wealth of different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and motivations to the table. We had lawyers and Ph. D's, farmers and tech founders, food scientists and finance experts, a former smuggler, field technicians and business leaders. Collaborating with respect, valuing diversity as our key asset, allowed us to create a deep and shared understanding of the Ugandan food system dynamics. And have a lot of fun while at it 😁 2️⃣ Methodology Is King 👑 At Rootical we say NO to theoretical lectures, audience-dozing conferences, lenghty debates that go nowhere, and other top-down formats. We went all-in on action-oriented methodologies with participation at its heart, to learn from doing and from each other. With dynamic red hat/green hat debates, mapping exercises, soul-searching questions, fun challenges, world cafés to dig deep, tons of post-its and cohort-led sessions. 10 Days, 40 Food System Leaders Trained. We exceeded our expectations of (and celebrate) how far we could land by using this mix of approaches. 3️⃣ The Change Is Within Us 🔮 Rootical believes we can boost the momentum for #Agroecology through #Purpose-driven #Entrepreneurship . Powering Ugandan entrepreneurs to build and own regenerative agri-food businesses that are designed to shake up the food system, they become part of and strengthen the movement for #regenerativeagriculture. We build, test, and improve this #systemic #startup studio model, and then scale out to other countries to transform food systems in East Africa and beyond. 🥗 As one of our participants, nicknamed the Earthworm Guy, suggested: “People are avoiding the salads at lunch, because they don’t think they are safe. As the presenter told us food systems are dynamic, the way we understand it is part of our background, our culture, who we are. So, we are going to change the food system because the change is already within us.”

The MBOLD Bold Growth Program is open for applications. The "Bold Growth: Scaling for Success in Food & Ag" program accelerates the success of high-growth food and agriculture companies through tailored coaching by senior leaders in MBOLD’s network of companies and allied businesses. Learn more at https://ow.ly/i4hM50QfvP7

Who is going to F&A Next? Tomorrow Rosemari is joining thought leaders, innovators, founders, and fellow investors in Wageningen for two days packed of agrifood networking. 👋 Connect with her and ask about what 15+ years in investment roles have taught her, her experiences with extreme sports, and what it was like growing up on an (almost) self-sustaining farm. 👩🌾 #F&ANext #cvc #futurefood #impactinvesting

Big companies partnering with startups to scale up innovative solutions is pivotal for achieving end-to-end (E2E) sustainability commitment to our Planet . By leveraging their vast resources, established networks, and industry expertise, large corporations can provide startups with the necessary support to develop and deploy innovative technologies & solutions on a global scale. This collaboration accelerates the transition to sustainable practices by combining the agility and creativity of startups with the operational capabilities and market reach of established firms. As a result, innovative solutions can be scaled more rapidly and efficiently, addressing critical environmental and social challenges. Ultimately, this synergistic approach ensures a comprehensive and impactful journey toward a sustainable future. 100+ Accelerator is all about that ☝️

🚀 Innovators wanted: PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator Juntos Crecemos Edition returns with renewed focus on food and beverage start-ups PepsiCo invites businesses to apply for its mentorship program and a chance to receive up to $120,000 in business grants. PepsiCo announced the return of its Greenhouse Accelerator Program: Juntos Crecemos (Together We Grow) Edition – a collaborative program that provides funding and pairs breakthrough start-ups with PepsiCo experts to help grow their businesses. For the second consecutive year, this edition of Greenhouse Accelerator will focus on elevating high-potential Hispanic-owned CPG food and beverage startups that demonstrate the promise of transforming the industry with snacks and beverages that are better for people and the planet. According to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), Latino businesses generate $800 billion for the U.S. economy yearly1, but they have the potential to generate much more if provided greater access to business-critical resources. Programs like the Greenhouse Accelerator Program are providing businesses with the training and access to capital needed to continue to strengthen the U.S. economy. Read more online: https://lnkd.in/eyN-SqCp 📰 Follow Ingredients Insight to receive daily ingredients news #IngredientsInsight #foodandbeverage #nutraceuticals