
Big Food talks VC arms, accelerators and incubators
A one-stop shop featuring our interviews with Big Food execs at the forefront of reshaping their innovation processes and portfolios.
A one-stop shop featuring our interviews with Big Food execs at the forefront of reshaping their innovation processes and portfolios.
Mars has joined the ranks of Big Food companies using accelerators to help their innovation and tap into emerging trends. Dean Best discussed the move with Mars exec Clarence Mak.
Danone talks to just-food about its investments in up-and-coming businesses the French giant believes are shaking up the food industry.
Mondelez International chief growth officer Tim Cofer talks to just-food about how the SnackFutures hub will help the Cadbury owner "lead the future of snacking".
Karen Scott, the co-leader of PepsiCo's European Nutrition Greenhouse incubator, discusses identifying potential investment partners in on-trend or obscure brand propositions.
Katjes Group is a member of Big Food with a division to invest in fledgling businesses. Dean Best talks to the Germany-based confectioner about the strategy for its Katjesgreenfood fund.
PepsiCo is to take its accelerator to North America after launching the scheme in Europe. PepsiCo's Daniel Grubbs explains why the group is bringing the scheme to its home market.
John Haugen on 301 Inc.'s investments in Rhythm Superfoods and Good Culture - interview
21 Mar 2016
John Haugen, vice president and general manager of General Mills' investment arm 301 Inc., speaks to Hannah Abdulla about how backing start-ups helps the US food giant shape its future growth portfolio and why the first two companies it is supporting - Rhythm Superfoods and Good Culture - are deemed the perfect fit.
John Haugen on the strategy behind General Mills' investment arm 301 Inc. - interview
20 Mar 2016
Last year, General Mills announced it was refocusing innovation unit 301 Inc. from developing in-house brands to centre on providing capital to emerging food brands and create "breakthrough innovation in the food space". Since then the unit has made two significant investments with plant-based snacks firm Rhythm Superfoods, and this month, cottage cheese maker Good Culture. In a two-part interview with Hannah Abdulla, 301 Inc.'s VP and general manager John Haugen tells us what prompted these investments and more about the direction in which the investment vehicle is headed.
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