Investments Blog
Leawood’s Stray Dog Capital leads seed round for innovative vegan seafood startup
Leawood-based Stray Dog Capital led a $5.5 million seed round for a Chicago-based food tech startup with a novel technology for crafting seafood alternatives that mimic the taste and texture of real seafood.
Cincinnati-based Zwanenberg Food Group faces OSHA fine following worker limb amputation
Cincinnati-based food processor Zwanenberg Food Group USA faces a $1.9 million fine following a worker injury that required a limb amputation.
From fadeaways to fashion: Brandon Jennings on new collaboration with Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Business Journal had an exclusive interview with former Bucks guard Brandon Jennings on his new collaboration with the team, what Bucks in Six means to him and his future goals now as a professional in the fashion industry.
YWCA, Crapshoot Kitchen offer new types of restaurant incubator space
Three new spaces are opening up across the region offering restaurant incubator space or commissary operations for new and growing businesses.
Tentative agreement with union calls off planned strike at metro Cub Foods stores
Following a tentative agreement between Cub Foods and UFCW Local 663, it's expected to be business as usual over the weekend at the 33 stores where workers planned to stage a walkout over the weekend.
Exit/In opens doors under AJ Capital ownership
Historic Rock Block venue Exit/In reopens April 7 after doors were shuttered in November.
Two food businesses are expanding from Zócalo. What’s next at the food truck park?
Jesus Gonzalez and Sean Phelan opened Zócalo food truck park in 2019.
Food: Peeps take over pop culture this weekend
Peeps might be the least tasty candy in your Easter basket, but it's a treat for marketers and brands, which just want to have fun for the holiday.
These marshmallow treats are ripe for collaborations, homages, and even a New York Times tribute in photos.
Build-A-Bear is introducing stuffed animals in the shape of bunnies, evening sporting bow ties, scarves and a sleep mask as accessories. You can also customize your Peep with a marshmallow scent. The limited-edition bunnies are available only…
Fish Sandwich Chronicles: It’s a wrap for season 2023
Seven sandwiches, five new places, four stops in the Strip District and one restaurant visited by Guy Fieri.
The Next Chapter: I cannot relate
“I have to be honest. I cannot stand being around little kids anymore.”
My eyes widened a bit as my good friend, after slurping down her margarita, admitted that she did not not like being around younger kids anymore.
She's a mom who has one in college and the other in middle school. I sat and stared. She quickly followed with, “I love your kids, though.” (Mine are both still in elementary school, so while I was not offended, I did wonder if mine were lumped into that comment.)
She's not the…