Startups and acquisitions can shake entire industries, and food is no exception. A number of startups on Kickstarter have potential to be the next big thing in grocery aisles, and a number of acquisitions this year may define 2013 for the industry at large.
These features, as well as news of Kraft's Q2 revenue woes and tech that can turn sweat into drinking water, were among the most popular stories on Food Dive this week. Take a look and let us know what you think on Twitter at @FoodDive.
- 10 crazy new food products you can only find on Kickstarter: These food-makers are definitely innovating. But will funding turn one of them into the next big thing in food?
- 5 food industry acquisitions that will define 2013: These price tags, products and lawsuits will all leave their marks on the food and beverage landscape by the year's end.
- Kraft CEO blames revenue miss on lack of advertising: Vernon promised that at least two upcoming campaigns could help turn things around.
- New tech turns sweat into drinking water: Will Evian's next competitor come from football fields instead of springs?
- Fungus causes Diageo to remove whiskey barrels from Louisville warehouses: The company is abandoning the warehouses after being threatened with $10,000-a-day fines.
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