Silo Kitchen Overview
Silo is the developer of a vacuum-sealing container system that combines its patented one-touch vacuum technology with an IoT infrastructure designed to help foods stay fresh longer. Silos Alexa Built-in infrastructure offers a solution for tagging and tracking containers contents, providing users with around-the-clock access to their kitchens inventory and enabling them to know how long their food will be good and when groceries will need to be reordered.
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Is the cheese still good? and other questions a new food technology can answer
US-Israeli company Silo has developed a device that keeps food fresh longer and tracks its freshness. The device uses BPA-free containers and a vacuuming process to slow oxidation and extend the shelf life of food. Silo also integrates Amazons Alexa virtual assistant to manage food inventory and provide alerts when items need to be replenished. The company aims to address the global issue of food waste and has received investment from Cognitiv Ventures. Silo launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for manufacturing and plans to deliver its first batch of products in July 2019. The companys food tracking technology could also be used to improve eating habits and provide dietary tips.
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Silo brings Alexa to the kitchen to save your food ZDNet
Silo, a vacuum-sealing container system, is leveraging Alexas capabilities to enhance its product. The product has raised over $350,000 on Kickstarter and is privately funded. Silo containers use proprietary plastic storage containers to preserve food, and users can control the air flow and vacuuming process through Alexa. Silo also functions as a smart speaker and can replace an Amazon Echo. The product is being offered to backers for $175 and is expected to drive revenue by encouraging consumers to buy more containers. Silo is competing with other Alexa-connected food storage gadgets like Ovie.
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A.I. Vacuum Storage System Tells You When Leftovers Are Going Bad Digital Trends
Silo Kitchen has launched a vacuum storage container called Silo, which uses vacuum-packing technology to keep food fresh for longer. The stackable vacuum boxes promise to extend the life of food by two to five times. Silo also features a built-in Alexa smart speaker, allowing users to track food consumption and receive spoilage notifications. The product is currently being crowdfunded on Kickstarter, with shipping set to begin in July 2019. As of now, the project has received $362,801 in pledges. Prices for the basic kit start at $175.
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Alexa, Please Vacuum Seal These Strawberries
Israel-based startup Silo launched its food container system on Kickstarter, reaching its target of $80,000 in less than 24 hours. The system includes a one-touch vacuum-sealing machine and box ensemble that uses Amazons voice assistant, Alexa. Silos founder came up with the idea to reduce food waste after continuously throwing out spoiled strawberries. The project has surpassed $300,000 and unlocked stretch goals such as adding a smart-scale and offering multiple color options. Silo previously raised a Seed round from OurCrowd Ltd. and expects to deliver its first products in the summer of 2019.
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These Vacuum-Sealed Containers Help Food Last 5 Times Longer
Silo, a brand of innovative food storage containers, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its vacuum-sealed containers. The containers are made from durable, BPA-free Tritan TM plastic and are microwave- and dishwasher-safe. Silo containers can be vacuum-sealed instantly by placing them on the base and pressing down. By vacuum-sealing food, leftovers and groceries can last from two to five times longer. The containers are Alexa-connected and can be labeled with a voice command, allowing users to ask Alexa if the food is still fresh. Silo containers help reduce food waste and save money on groceries over time.
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| Sector | Agriculture & Food Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | $1.75M |
| Last funding | $1.42M |
| Stage | A |
| Rounds | 3 |
| Investors | 3 |
Team Members
2
Employees: 1-10
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.heysilo.com/ |
| Careers | Careers page |
Locations
Rival Street 22, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Brooklyn, NY, USA
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