{"id":1384,"date":"2022-12-05T16:52:03","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T16:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jojosdiary.com\/?p=1384"},"modified":"2022-12-05T16:59:23","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T16:59:23","slug":"foodie-finance-foodie-disruptors-to-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jojosdiary.com\/?p=1384","title":{"rendered":"Foodie Finance: Foodie Disruptors To Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"952\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jojosdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-05-at-16.48.43.png?resize=1440%2C952&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jojosdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-05-at-16.48.43.png?resize=1440%2C952&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jojosdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-05-at-16.48.43.png?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jojosdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-05-at-16.48.43.png?resize=1536%2C1016&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jojosdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-05-at-16.48.43.png?resize=800%2C529&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jojosdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-05-at-16.48.43.png?w=1718&amp;ssl=1 1718w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today\u2019s post shines a (very high level) light on three food companies shaping the future of our eating habits in London &amp; Beyond(Meat). Keep an eye on these culinary companies disrupting the London (&amp; global) foodie scene.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NEAT BURGER : THE FUTURE OF FAST FOOD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/Here - https:\/\/www.neat-burger.com\/\">Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jojosdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-05-at-14.59.28.png?resize=1440%2C782&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jojosdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-05-at-14.59.28.png?resize=1440%2C782&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jojosdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-05-at-14.59.28.png?resize=300%2C163&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jojosdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-05-at-14.59.28.png?resize=1536%2C834&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jojosdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-05-at-14.59.28.png?resize=800%2C434&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jojosdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-05-at-14.59.28.png?w=1916&amp;ssl=1 1916w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded by Italian businessman <strong>Tommaso Chiabra<\/strong> (for my fashion readers, that\u2019s VS model Frida\u2019s husband). Tommaso was also an early investor in <strong>Beyond Meat<\/strong> and <strong>Deep Green Mining<\/strong>. Neat Burger is also backed by <strong>Lewis Hamilton and Leo DiCaprio<\/strong>. <strong>Wellness Holding <\/strong>(who own <strong>Technogym<\/strong>) is another key investor.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neat Burger opened up shop in London in <strong>2019<\/strong>, and has since expanded to 5 sites in the capital. Neat\u2019s aim is to expand to 1K franchise and dark kitchens globally by 2030, including sites in the US, Italy and Middle East.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In <strong>October 2021<\/strong>, it received <strong>$7M<\/strong> in funding, led by <strong>Softbank\u2019s Rajeev Misra<\/strong>, and is currently raising <strong>$30M<\/strong>. The vegan chain was recently valued at <strong>$100M<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neat Burger aims to be the leader in plant-based fast food.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All products are organic, meaning no GMOs and no antibiotics in the foodchain.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their carbon footprint is kept low through using vertical farming techniques.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buns are gluten free &#8211; or opt for a lighter, lettuce bun\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ALLPLANTS: PLANT BASED MEAL DELIVERY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allplants.com\/?adgroup_id=64444285575&amp;source=google&amp;medium=cpc&amp;campaignid=1667819421&amp;keyword=allplants&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAyracBhDoARIsACGFcS5y1Z2IqvC4rEYZg0RAOUtWpANYkd4dVhoL35F_kkB90cmBGUtXic0aAj2AEALw_wcB\">Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"867\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jojosdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-05-at-16.23.55.png?resize=1440%2C867&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jojosdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-05-at-16.23.55.png?resize=1440%2C867&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jojosdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-05-at-16.23.55.png?resize=300%2C181&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jojosdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-05-at-16.23.55.png?resize=1536%2C925&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jojosdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-05-at-16.23.55.png?resize=2048%2C1233&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jojosdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-05-at-16.23.55.png?resize=800%2C482&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Co-founded by Greek Cypriot brothers <strong>Alex and Jonathan Petrides in 2016<\/strong>, allplants serves the <strong>\u00a310 BN UK<\/strong> and \u00a3100 BN developed country <strong>flexiterian markets<\/strong>, helping each of us to replace our meat consumption with a plant based meal. Reducing greenhouse emissions and meat consumption is not an overnight job, and, as consumers, even switching one meaty meal for a delicious plant based meal will have an impact.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having tried the company back in 2020, I can attest that allplants\u2019 meals are convenient and tasty &#8211; the meals arrive frozen, and simply pop in the microwave to warm up and enjoy! From breakfasts and smoothies to sides and, of course, mains, allplants is steadily increasing the number and variety of meals. With so many of us back to commuting to work, allplants makes it easier to enjoy more cost effective healthy plant based meals from home, than buying a take out each day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Garlic &amp; Chili Greens sounds delicious and the Truffle Mushroom Orzo with Spinach and Cashews sounds like a warming winter dish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">allplants most recently raised <strong>\u00a338M in their Series B funding<\/strong> round. Key investors included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Draper Espirit <\/strong>&#8211; who have also invested in Revolut, Cazoo and Trustpilot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Octopus Ventures<\/strong> &#8211; who have invested in Cazoo, Zoopla and Depop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Felix Capital<\/strong> &#8211; who have also invested in Oatly and Peloton<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Footballers <\/strong>Chris Smalling and Kieran Gibbs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Company hope to use the funding to \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grow its current <strong>170<\/strong> employee base across operations, innovation, marketing and tech \u2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2026 and increase their <strong>Walthamstow<\/strong> kitchen to <strong>6x<\/strong> its current size\u2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2026 in order to create more innovative recipes to inspire more of us to create plant-based meals at home!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Doubling<\/strong> its revenue every year since the brand launched, I have strong and high hopes for allplants. allplants is a trendsetter in the food market. This round is the biggest ever Series B by a D2C plant-based food co in Europe. Previously, their <strong>2020 \u00a33.4M seed funding<\/strong> on Seeders was the UK\u2019s biggest vegan crowd funding campaign at the time!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SPOTLAS: THE FOODIE MAP APP<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlas.com\">Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jojosdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-05-at-16.37.03.png?resize=1440%2C632&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jojosdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-05-at-16.37.03.png?resize=1440%2C632&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jojosdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-05-at-16.37.03.png?resize=300%2C132&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jojosdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-05-at-16.37.03.png?resize=1536%2C674&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jojosdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-05-at-16.37.03.png?resize=2048%2C899&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/jojosdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-05-at-16.37.03.png?resize=800%2C351&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded by <strong>England and Tottenham Hotspur Footballer<\/strong> <strong>Eric Dier<\/strong> and his brother <strong>Patrick<\/strong> <strong>Dier<\/strong> and friend <strong>Zoe Connick<\/strong>, Spotlas is a truly innovative app, which has incredible potential.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to describe Spotlas is a visual foodie app map. It\u2019s a visual foodie app, where you can easily find cafes, restaurants and bars through your friends\u2019 recommendations, photos and reviews. As a seasoned (excuse the pun) insta food blogger, one of the downsides of instagram is that the feed isn\u2019t the most efficient or user friendly way for my friends and followers to find my recommendations when they are in &#8220;location X&#8221;. Therefore, I love the concept of Spotlas &#8211; it&#8217;s a way for food bloggers to continue reviewing food spots, and for followers to actually be able to find the reviews and recommendations easily when going to specific locations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two key benefits over insta include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A map so you can quickly see what\u2019s nearby without trawling through a long list of places you saved from zone 5 to zone 1&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Icon code so you can quickly identify bars, pizzerias, coffee spots etc&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The team raised <strong>\u00a30.7M<\/strong> in funding in <strong>November 2021<\/strong> through <strong>Seedrs<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently the team aim to establish an engaged user base in London, before starting a bigger marketing push to transfer Instagram\u2019s foodie community to this more convenient platform. Later down the road, they hope to generate revenue through click-through booking service and incorporate takeaway apps such as Deliveroo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re not on Spotlas already, I\u2019d recommend joining to find the best food spots in the specific areas you are in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which other plant players do you have your eyes on? Which other foodie start ups are you loving? Let me know! Lots of love, Jo xoxo&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PS. This is NOT investment advice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PPS. Images courtesy of the respective companies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today\u2019s post shines a (very high level) light on three food companies shaping the future of our eating habits in London &amp; Beyond(Meat). 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