Make your company EUDR compliant and save forests with this nut
The European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires companies to ensure their commodities—like palm oil, cocoa butter, and shea butter—are free from links to deforestation. However, traditional shea butter production methods rely heavily on firewood, leading to deforestation. This puts brands at risk of non-compliance. Set to take effect in 2025, food and cosmetics brands face […]
Ex-IBM leader turns brewery waste into sustainable egg white protein alternative
Replicating the unique functionality of egg whites, like foaming, binding, and gelling, has long been a critical challenge for the alternative protein industry. Their traditional production comes with steep trade-offs, requiring large amounts of water, land, and feed for chickens, and have Carbon emissions ~2,600 kg CO2-eq per cycle, with chicken feed contributing the majority. […]
This 3000x sweeter than sugar protein secured US regulatory approval
Reducing sugar in food without sacrificing taste has been one of the toughest challenges for the food industry. Many sugar alternatives either don’t taste the same or fail to work well in recipes. With over 74% of packaged foods containing added sugars, the global sugar reduction efforts have intensified. Yet, natural sweeteners like stevia and […]
Vegan Probiotic Trends to Watch in 2025
Dairy-based products currently dominate the probiotics market, taking up 80% of the probiotic segment. GreyB found that approximately 50% of new patents filed are moving toward these vegan solutions. Pioneering brewers like Kitaoka Honten and establishments like the Korea Institute of Science & Technology are developing newer vegan probiotic solutions. This article discusses the latest […]
6 Startups solving the demand for organic infant nutrition faster than big brands
New Zealand Milk Products(NZMP) by Fonterra reports that approximately 78% of consumers prioritize organic infant nutrition products for environmental and health concerns. This shift has pressured infant nutrition companies to innovate quickly while navigating strict regulations and rising costs. Startups like NGeneBio and Nunona are offering personalized nutrition solutions and plant-based formulas. By addressing sustainability […]
5 Food as Medicine Startups Changing Nutrition Habits
In Nutrition and healthcare, the traditional approach has often involved treating health issues reactively with pharmaceutical solutions. However, this method can overlook the pivotal role of diet in preventing and managing diseases. Nutrition-based interventions often involve generic dietary guidelines that may not effectively address individual health conditions. Such approaches’ limitations include a lack of personalization, […]
5 Startups Making Food Delivery Faster and Economic
Traditional food delivery methods typically involved direct orders placed via telephone and restaurant deliveries. This model presented several challenges, such as limited restaurant reach, inconsistent service quality, and lack of convenience in ordering and tracking. The advent of digital platforms revolutionized the sector by introducing aggregator models that connect multiple restaurants with customers through user-friendly […]
5 Startups Making Ice Cream Healthier & Sustainable in 2024
In the UK alone, the ice cream industry consumes 4.81 billion kWh of electrical energy annually, much of it for refrigeration. Furthermore, commercial refrigerants, like HFC R404A, have a high global warming potential. The ice cream industry is overdue for health and sustainability upgrades. About 10% of all milk produced by US dairy farmers is […]
Food Safety Startups Helping Prevent Contamination and Increasing Shelf Life
In the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry, safety, quality control, preservation, and traceability of food products are paramount. Traditionally, these objectives have been met through chemical preservatives, plastic packaging, manual inspections, and paper-based tracking systems. However, these methods present significant challenges. Chemical preservatives can alter food’s nutritional and sensory properties, while plastic packaging raises environmental […]
Sustainable Ice Cream Innovations: How Mushrooms and Algae Cut Carbon Footprints.
Mycelium-based ice creams are helping create a carbon-neutral manufacturing process through CO2-consuming microbes! Similarly, starch-infused ice cream formulations are reducing energy consumption during production. Algae, microbial electrolysis cells, and on-demand freezing are set to disrupt the traditional cold chain, potentially slashing emissions by up to 35%. This article explores cutting-edge technologies that promise to deliver […]
Incredo’s Targeted Sweetness Enhancement Technology – Insights from Eran Baniel, Executive Chairman of Incredo
While various sugar reduction technologies have emerged, many fail to replicate sugar’s complex role in food. A 2023 International Food Information Council Food and Health Survey revealed that 87% of consumers rank taste as their top consideration when purchasing food. This preference is reflected in market performance, where reduced-sugar products often underperform compared to their […]
Ambrosia Bio’s True Sugar Replacement Technology- Insights from Ziv Zwighaft, CEO
Current sugar replacements, such as stevia, erythritol, and artificial sweeteners, often fall short of fully replacing sugar. They may replicate sweetness but lack the functional properties of sugar, such as providing bulk, texture, and the browning effect crucial in many culinary applications. These shortcomings prevent them from being direct one-to-one replacements in various recipes and […]
Innovative Startups Making Coffee Sustainable in 2024
The two main coffee species consumed globally are Arabica and robusta, which are highly impacted by climate change. Out of the 124 known coffee species, 75 (60%) are under threat of extinction. Conventional coffee production also has high carbon emissions and problems in the supply chain. This article explores the sustainable biotechnological inventions developed by […]
Strategies to Navigate the GLP-1 Companion Food Landscape
The rising use of GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy isn’t just a medical trend; it’s also changing the landscape of the food and beverage industry. According to a 2024 survey by Morgan Stanley Research, 59% of individuals on anti-obesity medication are drinking more tap or still water, 66% are consuming less soda and […]
8 Emerging Dairy Industry Trends: Top Innovations and Predictions
The dairy sector remains determined in its commitment to environmental consciousness and sustainability. As a result, over the past 15 years, greenhouse gas emissions have decreased by 17%, water usage by 10%, land utilization by 26%, and feed consumption by 15%. Furthermore, driven by shifting consumer preferences and expectations, dairy companies are rising to the […]
Seaweed Research Trends to Watch in 2025
Harvesting seaweed responsibly has the potential to address some of the world’s biggest sustainable development challenges through nature-based solutions. Due to its favorable characteristics (such as binding properties, etc.), Seaweed innovations have been increasingly adopted in various industries. Seaweed is already widely used in the food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and agriculture industries and has potential as […]
