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 2026
Dairy-based products currently dominate the probiotics market, accounting for 80% of the 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 vegan probiotic trends in […]
These Startups are solving the demand for organic infant nutrition in 2025
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 […]
These Startups Are Changing Food Into Medicine by Personalized Diet Suggestions
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 such as HFC R404A have a high global warming potential. The ice cream industry is overdue for upgrades in health and sustainability. About 10% of all milk produced by US dairy […]
Food Safety Startups Helping Prevent Contamination and Increasing Shelf Life
In the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry, food products’ safety, quality control, preservation, and traceability 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 concerns […]
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%. Several emerging cutting-edge technologies promise to deliver sustainable, guilt-free […]
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 2025
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 […]
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 […]
Latest Non-Thermal Food Processing Trends to Watch in 2025
HIPERBARIC’s latest beverage processing technique boosts shelf life from a few days to over a month! Emerging trends like HPP (High-pressure processing) and PEF (Pulse Electric Field) are vital in shaping the future of non-thermal food processing. These methods address issues such as ineffective sterilization, low shelf life, and controlling pathogenic bacteria in food. This […]
Innovations in Allergy-free infant food for 2025
The number of children experiencing food allergies has been growing about four times faster than the population for at least 20 years, which has led to an increased demand for allergy-free foods. These specially formulated food products are designed for infants at risk of or diagnosed with food allergies. Companies like Nestle, BCD Bioscience Inc., […]
Top 10 Food Tech Startups Innovating the F&B Industry
Current food industry trends include plant-based and lab-grown meats, personalized nutrition, waste reduction, artificial intelligence, and blockchain for food safety and traceability. Even in developing countries like India, these food delivery companies are noticing tremendous growth in their consumer base. VC investment in the food tech sector also saw a surge in recent years, per Crunchbase. […]