Sentences with phrase «food capital of»

Iowa is known by many names including the «American Heartland,» the «Hawkeye State» and the «Food Capital of the World,» but what some may not know is that they have some of the lowest, if not the lowest, car insurance premiums in the nation.

The Food Capital of the World goes to great lengths to provide for others, but sometimes you should take a step back and consider just what it means to provide for yourself.

Franschhoek is the food capital of South Africa with its many award - winning restaurants in the village.

Hoi An is the food capital of Vietnam.

Some may think that Melbourne is the food capital of Australia but Canberra can definitely give it a run for its money with its diverse and delicious cuisines.

The food capital of Italy makes a delicious destination for a long weekend — and offers medieval marvels, lively bars and fast cars too More

Famed for its gastronomy, some might say that France is the food capital of the world.

It's the food capital of Italy and only about an hour by train from Venice.

Nicknamed the Pearl of the Orient, Penang is famous for its soft sandy beaches and is fondly regarded as the food capital of Malaysia.

And as the oldest city in France, and the reputed food capital of a nation renowned for its cuisine, you really are running out of excuses not to visit.

In 2023, we want Kogi to become the food capital of Nigeria and this administration is working towards that».

Think again, because in 1987, Tucson Mayor Lew Murphy proclaimed his city «The Mexican Food Capital of the World and Elsewhere.»

The memorial concluded by acclaiming Santa Fe as «The Mexican Food Capital of the Universe.»

On November 18 and 19, 1988, Santa Fe chefs successfully defended their city's modified title of «Mexican Food Capital of the World... and Elsewhere» at the Mayor's Chile Challenge held at Sweeney Center.

But now, in order to drive down waste, Manzon and team have initiated an awareness campaign in the French food capital of Lyon encouraging diners to take their leftovers home.

Some things learned in Paris: ♥ Don't stress about maintaining your usual eating habits, for you are in one of the food capitals of the world.

Not exact matches

• Blacksmith Applications, which is backed by Strattam Capital, acquired GoSimple, an Oldsmar, Fla. - based provider of food service trade promotion management solutions to small and mid-tier CPG manufacturing organizations.

• Align Capital Partners completed the majority acquisition of Barrow - Agee Laboratories, a Memphis, Tenn. - based company in the food safety and testing industry.

«Soylent is a community of people who are enthusiastic about using science to improve food and nutrition,» Chris Dixon, who works at venture - capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, wrote in a 2015 blog post after the firm invested $ 20 million in Soylent.

In April, Sankaty Advisors, an arm of private equity behemoth Bain Capital, purchased Manischewitz Co., America's dominant matzo manufacturer, with an eye to marketing more kosher foods to non-Jews.

The investment helped provide much of the capital that would ultimately allow Chipotle to set itself apart from traditional fast - food chains.

A recent report by Topeka Capital Markets finds that the combination of tough economic times, a rise in the number of singles, social media and mobile technology is causing a resurgence in the «fast food dating» business of online personals.

The most recent round of funding for fuboTV included Sky UK, a telecommunications company with 11 million United Kingdom customers as of 2015; Scripps Networks Interactive, the parent company of HGTV, Food Network, and Travel Channel; 21st Century Fox, whose stable of entertainment properties includes the Big Ten Network, FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports Regional Networks, and the YES Network; and Northzone Ventures, a London - based venture capital firm that mainly invests in early stage software and technology companies.

McDonald's shares jumped in March after hedge - fund manager Larry Robbins of Glenview Capital Management said in a Bloomberg article the fast - food chain's market value could rise at least $ 20 billion by converting into a real estate investment trust.

Two years ago it was spending hundreds of millions of dollars on venture capital investments in food delivery, group buying, and house cleaning — not to bet on the next big thing, but to add users for its payment system.

Food delivery was one of the most hyped spaces in 2015 with venture capital reaching a record high of $ 1.5 billion in the fourth quarter, according to CB Insights.

Kraft Heinz, the newly merged food behemoth joined under the direction of Warren Buffett and investment firm 3G Capital, kicked off trading on the public markets with a small gain on Monday.

On Tuesday, the food delivery startup hoping to reinvent frozen's reputation in the era of clean eating announced that it had raised some $ 43 million in a second round of funding, led by venture capital firm Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from VMG Partners, M13, actress Haylie Duff, Bobby Flay and Shaun White.

The food industry is not a small one, and many private equity firms and other capital providers have a great deal of capital invested in portfolio companies in this industry.

Looting has been increasing in the provinces since Christmas, with food shortages and hyperinflation leaving millions of people hungry, though the capital, Caracas, has so far been largely unaffected.

Big Food manufacturers have increasingly announced either full takeovers of startup brands, or in more recent months, have set up venture capital arms to invest in a slew of smaller brands with an option to eventually acquire some of those brands later (if they become successful hits on grocery store aisles).

With investment capital from Cond Nast and Random House, Mohsenin and his team of «food - loving culinary junkies» were looking to target the 60 million online cooking enthusiasts when they launched in October 2007.

Known as the culinary capital of the Caribbean and the birthplace of rum, it's no wonder this island goes all out every November for its annual Food & Rum Festival.

«This trend could be due to several factors (or a combination of them): more startups being targeted for acquihires as their growth slows, capital availability leading to more ready cash on - hand, and a general consolidation of certain industries (e.g., food delivery companies acquiring each other),» CB Insights wrote in a blog post.

• Harkness Capital made an investment of an undisclosed amount in Southwest Foodservice Excellence, a Scottsdale, Ariz. - based provider of outsourced food services to K - 12 public school districts.

Lemann, a co-founder of private equity firm 3G Capital, and his peer partners have developed a taste for the food and beverage industry.

For a capital city, Raleigh is relatively inexpensive to live in, while boasting most of the opportunities and events expected in larger metropolitan areas, including pro sports teams, a large college sports scene, great food and drink, and citywide events nearly every weekend.

He's also an investment partner at Green Acre Capital, a cannabis - related private fund; holds director seats at the TSX - V listed food firm Hempco Food & Fibre and the medical marijuana producer Emblem Corp.; and is part of Nesta Brand Co., an operation involving former Tweed Marijuana Ifood firm Hempco Food & Fibre and the medical marijuana producer Emblem Corp.; and is part of Nesta Brand Co., an operation involving former Tweed Marijuana IFood & Fibre and the medical marijuana producer Emblem Corp.; and is part of Nesta Brand Co., an operation involving former Tweed Marijuana Inc..

• Pamplona Capital Management is selling Partner in Pet Food, a producer of private label wet and dry pet food, to CinFood, a producer of private label wet and dry pet food, to Cinfood, to Cinven.

It is owned by Roark Capital Group, an Atlanta - based private equity group that has interests in a number of food and service brands including Arby's, Cinnabon, McAlister's Deli and Wingstop.

The company said Thursday it sold a majority stake to an affiliate of Roark Capital Group, an investor in such big - name fast - food chains such as Carl's Jr., Hardee's and Arby's.

Besides Capital Float, Ravishankar also represents Sequoia on the boards of ed - tech firm Byju's, online interior designing firm HomeLane, food - tech firm Faasos, outdoor products maker Wildcraft and others.

Susan Lyne, a co-founder of BBG Ventures, confirms that «the biggest issue is not the number of women starting companies, but the access to capital as you move up the food chain.»

The majority of new projects never receive approval from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), resulting in large amounts of capital burned just to get one profitable product.

He made that announcement during a luncheon speech in the U.S. capital, where the fast - food giant's impending move to Canada has prompted expressions of angst over the competitiveness of the American tax code.

Through public meetings large and small, and peer - to - peer relationships, Slow Money local groups catalyze the direct flow of capital to organic farmers and food entrepreneurs.

Emil Capital Partners has been rated numerous times as one of the most active investors in the space of consumer goods and continues to look for disruptive opportunities in changing «big food to good food».

We are confident that the strength of our two industry - leading brands, under the sponsorship of Roark Capital — an experienced restaurant and food service investor — will enable us to capitalize on significant growth opportunities in the years ahead.»

She has volunteered with a number of groups, including The Miracle Foundation, Capital Area Food Bank, Mobile Loaves and Fishes, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and Walk for Water.

«Munchee conducted the offering of MUN tokens to raise about $ 15 million in capital so that it could improve its existing app and recruit users to eventually buy advertisements, write reviews, sell food and conduct other transactions using MUN,» said the SEC.