Food

Since launching its first product in 2016, Laird has grown revenue from $0.6M to $13.1M in 2019, increasing at a CAGR of 185%. In the same period, gross margins expanded from 25% to 39%. [more]

The plant-based food industry is continuing to disrupt traditional food products and processes, as consumers change behaviours towards veganism and healthier food options, while incidences of intolerance for animal proteins increase. [more]

Vegaste Technologies focuses on the online distribution of plant-based food and beverages in North America. The Company operates PlantX, an online meal delivery platform and website for people interested in plant-based and vegan food. [more]

Quarterly sales were up over 21% to $22.8B with digital sales growing 276% and Net Income reaching $586M in FQ1/2020, up from $49 million in FQ1/2019, but the stock price remains below recent IPO price. [more]

This week, franchise restaurants Dunkin’ Brands, McDonald’s, Restaurant Brands International, and Starbucks, reported Q2/2020 earnings. Most franchises experienced double-digit revenue decreases. Dunkin’ Brands expects to close ~800 stores; Starbucks plans to close 400 locations. [more]

Gross sales reported by A&W restaurants in the royalty pool dropped 28% year-over-year. At its peak, 230 of 971 A&W restaurants in the royalty pool were temporarily closed due to the coronavirus; currently only 21 restaurants remain closed. [more]

Earlier this month, California-based Perfect Day, a food technology company focused on plant-based dairy products, announced an expansion to its Series C funding round through a US$160 million investment led by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, increasing total proceeds to US$300 million. [more]

Quarterly revenue reached $86.6M, up 74% year-over-year. For the first time, the meal-kit provider & online grocer reported positive Net Income and positive EBITDA. Buoyed by the financial results, Goodfood announced a C$35 million bought deal financing at a price of C$6.05 per share. [more]