Rob Trice, a seminal figure in food‑tech, passed away last month after a brief illness while traveling in Europe. Over the past decade he became known for hosting the Mixing Bowl gatherings and for his ubiquitous presence at global food and agriculture events, from the Smart Kitchen Summit to Google Food Lab. Trice was celebrated for connecting founders, investors, and researchers, and for championing regenerative agriculture before it entered the mainstream. His influence endures through the startups he backed, the networks he nurtured, and the community he helped build.
Danish entrepreneur Daniel Baven’s Noahs platform turns convenience stores and service stations into on‑site food hubs using modular kitchens and a digital ordering stack. The system lets retailers host rotating food brands—pizza, tacos, sandwiches—without major capital outlay, essentially acting as...