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Why VCs Are Devouring Food Startups

Investments in food ventures are heating up. Here's what's making investors bite.
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The food revolution has a new champion. Venture capitalists are stepping in with billions of dollars focused on agriculture and food ventures that reduce waste and use of chemicals, conserve resources, accelerate distribution and—at least theoretically—improve our health and the health of the planet.

It’s a new playing field for venture firms. And startups all along the food chain -- from farmers and tech companies to home cooks -- are reaping huge

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