Suntory Makes Multimillion-Dollar Investment in Beanless Coffee
- Atomo uses dates and sunflower seeds instead of coffee beans
- Seattle-based startup aims to reduce waste, deforestation
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Beverage heavyweight Suntory Holdings Ltd. has made a multimillion-dollar investment in an eco-conscious coffee startup that uses dates and sunflower seeds instead of coffee beans.
The exact amount was not revealed but Seattle-based Atomo Coffee Inc. said Thursday the investment will support its mission to limit deforestation and other environmental impacts of coffee production.