5 Insect-Based Protein Startups leading the industry in 2026

As the demand for cleaner and eco-friendly food increases, the food industry faces a significant challenge in meeting the growing global demand for protein. Traditional protein sources, such as meat and dairy, are resource-intensive, requiring large amounts of water, land, and feed to produce. Additionally, these traditional protein sources contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. […]
Food System Innovations: What Is Changing and Where It Matters

Food moves through a system where production, storage, transport, and retail are tightly linked, but decisions across these stages are rarely aligned. The result is a ~32% loss in global food and delayed visibility into when and where value begins to decline. By the time issues are detected, the usable life has already been reduced, the […]
Latest Coffee Upcycling Methods to Explore in 2025

According to sustainability researcher Gunter Pauli, coffee production generates more than 23 million tonnes of waste annually. However, these byproducts can have valuable applications that create new products! Companies and researchers are upcycling coffee byproducts into cosmetics, feedstock, and other food products to engage in the circular economy. One specific company, Kawa Project, found a […]