Taylor Farms, producer of value-added healthy fresh foods, and Plug and Play, the world’s largest global innovation platform and startup accelerator, announced a strategic partnership focused on the advancement of technology within the food and agriculture industries.
Taylor Farms’ decision to partner with Plug and Play is part of the company’s continued commitment to foster an innovation ecosystem and help accelerate the development of new technologies that enhance the food industry. The partnership directly connects Taylor Farms with high potential startups and creates a collaborative network between key stakeholders in the innovation process.
“Plug and Play has built a world-class innovation platform, focusing on a cooperative approach to solving real challenges,” said Ted Taylor, vice president of business development, Taylor Farms. “They have a proven track record in a variety of verticals and we are excited to join their most recent efforts in the food category.
Taylor Farms’ involvement in the program includes participation in the accelerator’s array of networking and mentoring events, including Plug and Play’s Food and Beverage Selection Day. The day consists of pitch presentations from 30 startups to corporate investors and industry experts, for a chance to participate in a 12week accelerator program focused on the food industry.
“Taylor Farms is committed to bring healthy, fresh foods to the community,” said Saeed Amidi, Founder and CEO of Plug and Play. “They are well-positioned to engage with startups and we are excited to foster collaborations that will advance the future of food.”
Taylor Farms is dedicated to investing in technology to create solutions that have a positive impact on the food system. Together, Plug and Play and Taylor Farms are building an ecosystem to fuel a prosperous future for the food industry.
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Becky Edwards
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