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June 2026 Community Newsletter

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Join Office Hours with Insperity for teams navigating the build and scale of their business. This is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect with experts, ask questions about HR strategy, employee benefits, compliance, and other people-related topics.

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  INDUSTRY NEWS

Nestlé Research Shows Coffee Variety Blends Could Improve Climate Resilience and Boost Yields by 86% - Food & Beverage Outlook

 

No, rolling back these environmental rules won't lower your grocery bill - Grist

 

Flesh-eating screwworm has reached the US — a comeback driven by organized crime - CNN

 

Have we hit peak protein? ‘Not yet,’ analyst says - Food Business News

 

Guest article: What the obituaries for plant-based meat miss - AgFunder News

 

Cultivated meat labeling study finds consumers prefer ‘cultivated’ over ‘lab-grown’ in USA and Germany - Protein Production Technology News

 

How grocers are catering to GLP-1 users - Grocery Dive

 

USDA Claims SNAP Fraud Is Rampant. Here Are the Facts. - Civil Eats

 

Alcohol drinking will shrink in the next decade, research finds - Reuters

 

Big Tobacco hooked us on ultra-processed foods. It might teach us how to cut back - NPR

 

Clover Food Lab Reopens Days After Shutdown, Thanks to Last-Gasp Investment Deal - Green Queen

 

Investment Climate Podcast: Lauren Abda of Branch Venture Group Shares How to Get Funded in 2026 - vegconomist

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Did you miss our recent webinar on patents for startups?

 

Wolf Greenfield presented on how founders can make smart, cost-conscious decisions about protecting their innovations through patents and trade secrets.⁠ Whether you're developing a new food product, ingredient, technology, or manufacturing process, this recording is packed with practical advice. 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Summer Fancy Food Show, 6/28-6/30, New York, NY
  • Branchfood’s Community Table hosted by Babson College Food & Beverage Business (FABB) Lab, 7/9, Boston, MA
  • IFT First, 7/12 - 7/15, Chicago, IL
  • AgTech Connect, 7/15 - 7/16, Lincoln, NE
  • Newtopia Now, 8/18 - 8/20, Denver, CO
  • 2026 THRIVE Global Impact Summit, 10/14 - 10/15, Santa Clara, CA
  • Grow Your Food Product Business Virtual Info Sessions, Monthly, Online
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Join us for Community Table hosted by Babson College Food & Beverage Business (FABB) Lab on July 9th

 

Whether you're a founder, investor, operator, or simply passionate about food innovation, this is an opportunity to build meaningful connections and gain insights from a collaborative community. The Community Table is proudly hosted by Babson College Food & Beverage Business (FABB) Lab.

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Branch Venture Group announces an investment in NoBiggie

 

The kids' beverage market is overdue for a reset. No brand has yet claimed the intersection of low sugar, real ingredients, and genuine fun. That gap is exactly where NoBiggie is building. NoBiggie makes sparkling fruit drinks, crafted with real fruit puree and juice, carbonated water, and no added sugar, artificial ingredients, or dyes. 

Learn why BVG Invested

BUSINESS SUPPORT

This is a sample of business support resources. The full list is sent to members. 

  • Santander’s Cultivate Small Business - Apply by 7/21

  • Clif Family Foundation Open Call Grants - Apply by 8/3
  • Branchfood Membership Program - Apply  

  • Mondelēz International SnackFutures Ventures - Apply
  • UNFI UpNext - Apply
  • Whole Foods Market - Local Producer Loan Program - Apply
  • Branch Venture Group Investment - Learn More
  • Incubators, Accelerators and Funding (e.g. Grants, Angels, & VCs) - Dive in
  • Forward Pursuit’s investor list - Explore
  • RangeMe’s product showcase platform - Learn more
  • Pioneer Fund - Apply
  • CommonWealth Kitchen shared commercial kitchen space - Apply
  • Brewing the American Dream Coaching Call - Submit
  • Rockstart funding - Apply

BRANCHFOOD RESOURCES

  • Community Membership
  • Co-Working Space at CIC
  • Early-stage capital

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