Ice cream that reduces weight and 3 other trends you must track in 2026
At first glance, the connection between GLP-1 and ice cream is not obvious. High-protein ice cream itself is still an emerging category, and GLP-1 for ice cream is even newer. Many brands are now asking critical questions: How exactly is demand for ice creams changing? What does satiety-driven indulgence look like? And how are competitors […]
Pet Owners Are Demanding GLP-1 in Their Pets’ Food. Here’s Why?
50% of traditional weight-loss programs for pets fail, often because busy pet owners find it hard to stick to strict feeding schedules, or resist those pleading eyes at dinnertime. The reason is quite similar to the weight-control problem many pet owners face. It’s tough to control diet or exercise on a regular basis, especially when […]
Why Nestlé’s 66% GLP-1 Boost Matters for Every R&D Leader
Key insights: 90% of GLP-1 users now express interest in food products that support their health goals, reflected in their changing shopping habits. GLP-1 users are consuming 127% more high-protein foods and fewer sugary drinks. This shift has pushed the F&B industry to explore natural ingredients that simulate GLP-1 production. Harleen Singh, industry expert at […]
How GLP-1 became the breakthrough multi-organ drug of the decade.
GLP-1 drugs have quickly moved beyond their image as “just weight-loss medicines.” Recent U.S. approvals, Zepbound (tirzepatide) for sleep apnea in 2024, Wegovy (semaglutide) for MASH with fibrosis in 2025, and Ozempic (semaglutide) for reducing the risk of kidney disease worsening, show how these medicines are now being used for a wide range of health […]
Are Insects and Algae the Future of Pet Food? Here’s the missing link your R&D has been looking for.
42% of pet owners now prioritize spending on high-quality nutrition, fueling interest in organic, natural, and minimally processed pet food. Pet parents are becoming increasingly attentive to their pets’ health. This shift pushes R&D teams to explore gut-health formulations and bioavailable nutrients that improve digestion and immunity in companion animals. With pet obesity rates exceeding […]
Does GLP-1 Medicine Really Help Fight Addictions or Is This A Placebo?
Patients taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss and blood sugar control reported some surprisingly interesting changes in their habits. They found it easier to resist cravings and cut back on addictive behaviors, particularly around food. “Anecdotally, people with food addiction who find GLP-1s helpful in this regard talk about how the medication turns down the […]
These 10 Agri-Tech Startups Are Turning Farms Into Smart, Chemical-Free Zones Using AI!
The global population is set to hit 9.8 billion by 2050, demanding around 14,886 million tons of World cereal equivalent (CE) food. Astoundingly, up to 40 percent of global crop production is annually lost to pest-related issues. This highlights the urgency of rethinking agricultural practices to improve yields and meet the rising food requirements. The […]
Rethinking the Building Shell: Key Trends in Global Construction
Buildings and construction remain central to global decarbonization efforts, given the sector’s scale and slow rate of progress. The Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction 2024/25 estimates that in 2023 the sector accounted for 32% of global energy demand and 34% of CO2 emissions. Operational emissions reached a record 9.8 Gt CO2, while embodied carbon from construction materials accounted for approximately 2.9 Gt CO2. Moreover, sector […]
These Startups are Using AI to Detect Early Diseases and Decode Your Pet’s Emotions!
Over 94 million US households now own pets. Surveys suggest that nearly 97% of these US owners consider their pets family members. This means their well-being is of utmost importance for these people. Early diagnosis of pet health risks boosts survival rates by up to 90% when detected early, especially for treatable illnesses. But current […]
6G Enabling Technologies: What Patent Trends Reveal About the Future of Wireless
With the IoT devices projected to surpass 24 billion by 2025, the importance of enhanced connectivity has never been more evident. This is where 6G emerges as the zenith. With speeds 100 times faster than 5G and significantly reduced latency, 6G offers significant improvements. Its expanded data capacity and heightened connection density are critical for […]
How Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and Unilever Achieved EPR Compliance Without Disrupting Their Product Pipelines
Maryland and Washington recently signed the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law, becoming the sixth and seventh US states to move towards legalizing this concept. Now, one-fifth of the population, including residents of Maine, Oregon, California, Colorado, and Minnesota, lives under a packaging EPR policy. Producers must now register in multiple jurisdictions, report material volumes, and […]
Agriculture Technology Trends 2026: Farming Innovations Worth $148 Billion To Explore
Tier-one players like John Deere, AGCO, and CNH Industrial have already invested hundreds of millions in drones, autonomous systems, and AI-powered analytics. They’ve recognised that these are not as nice-to-haves, but as core competitive necessities for 2026. Drone pioneer DJI reports that agricultural drones generated $515 million in value in the US alone in 2023. […]
How Industry Players are Scaling Cell-Based Therapy by Solving Major Hurdles?
Cell and gene therapies have moved decisively beyond their early experimental phase. As of 2025, over 250 gene-editing clinical trials are actively enrolling patients worldwide, with more than 150 trials using CRISPR-based platforms alone. The field’s maturation is visible in recent regulatory milestones. Casgevy, the first CRISPR-based medicine, received FDA approval in late 2023 for […]
AI Ingredient Discovery Moves Mainstream among Top F&B Innovators
85% of new CPG products fail within two years. For the survivors, each six-month delay can erase 15-35% of a product’s net present value, while competitors capture market share that may never be recovered. Yet half of ingredient candidates still crash in late-stage feasibility—after months of bench work, procurement negotiations, and blown launch windows. The […]
Which Dairy Trends Are Worth Building For in 2026? These 5 Are Backed by Consumer and Patent Data
Bet on the wrong trend, and 18 months later, you’re explaining why it didn’t work in the boardroom, instead of celebrating product success. Kerry learned this the hard way. In March 2024, the company launched Smug Dairy, a hybrid line blending oats and traditional dairy to appeal to flexitarian consumers. Yet barely 18 months later, […]
What Replaces TiO₂ in Pharma? These Alternatives Match Industry Benchmarks
The European Commission has recently postponed the ban on TiO2 in medicinal products due to the lack of viable alternatives. This move highlights the overreliance on TiO2 and the need to transition away from it. According to EMA’s Article 57 database, over 91,000 medicinal products in the European Economic Area (EEA) contain TiO2. A global […]