Early-stage brands ramp up, the 'Nike of food,' and a splashy 'Shark Tank' deal

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Having difficulty viewing this message? View it in a browser. forward subscribe April 8, 2021 How early-stage brands should think about growth Food Entrepreneur Experience speaker James Richardson shares key insights. SPONSORED MESSAGE Need Inspiration for Your Next Holistic Health Concept? Check out Palsgaard's UHT concepts for Turmeric or Wheatgrass Milk made to help clients create on trend products with our emulsifiers & stabilizers. Millennial-led startup building a ‘modern-day Hershey Co.’ The founders of Mid-Day Squares offer consumers an uncensored glimpse inside the business. Aura Bora makes a splash in sparkling water market Startup’s appearance on ‘Shark Tank’ provided a boost during the pandemic. ADVERTISEMENT Baking mix brand offers ancient nutrition to modern consumer Inspired by Ayurvedic principles, You Again cookie mixes feature adaptogens and wholesome ingredients. Gathered Foods raises $26.35 million Partners with Louis Dreyfus Co. Snack startup making allergen-free for all Blake’s Seed Based founder is building a brand for everyone, not just those with food allergies. The post-pandemic opportunity for grocery retailers Retailers will need to create an environment that educates and curates a customized experience for consumers. Greek entrepreneur debuts plant-based frozen desserts made with olive oil Wildgood has creamy texture and low saturated fat content. Stray Dog Capital invests in Australian entrepreneur Deliciou is a manufacturer of meat alternatives. Brand debuts to help home cooks reduce waste Occo offers pre-measured micro portions of spices sealed in airtight pods to preserve freshness. Startup uses sound waves to create healthy snacks Sound Nutrition’s ultrasonic technology preserves nutrients and locks in flavor. LiveKindly raises $335 million Accelerates expansion in the United States and China. Quorn Foods, Roquette launch Innovation Challenge Virtual pitch competition will focus on plant-based gastronomy, whole muscle poultry alternatives. Subscribe to Food Entrepreneur and get print or digital access today! Free Magazine Subscription To ensure delivery to your inbox, add foodbusinessnews@sosland-email.com to your address book or safe sender list. This is an unmonitored email address and replies will not be responded to. If you have questions or comments, please email us at subscriptions@sosland.com. Update your account     Forward     Subscribe     Unsubscribe THE MOST TRUSTED RESOURCE FOR FOOD INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS ©2021 Sosland Publishing® 4801 Main Street, Suite 650, Kansas City, MO 64112