Winfrey, Perry join in $250M Apeel funding round

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Winfrey, Perry invest as Apeel Sciences raises $250M

By Marissa Nall / Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 / Comments Off on Winfrey, Perry invest as Apeel Sciences raises $250M

With global food systems under heavy pressure from the coronavirus pandemic, Goleta-based Apeel Sciences netted another $250 million capital from international and celebrity investors, catapulting it to a $1 billion valuation. The ongoing health and economic crisis has drastically reduced demand for food service and restaurant operators while placing new burdens on grocery retailers and…

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