Nestle’s Recyclable Food Packaging is Disrupting the CPG Industry
In 2018, Nestle was ranked the world’s 3rd greatest plastic polluter by Break Free From Plastic. Following that, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the UN Environment Programme together launched the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment to tackle plastic footprint by 2025. As a result, the CPG giant pledged to make 100% of its products recyclable […]
Latest Natural Food Preservation Techniques without Refrigeration!
The rapidly changing market standards and consumers’ demand for nutrition and flavor-rich fresh food have pushed companies to preserve food products without reducing quality. Refrigeration can often ruin the texture and reduce the food’s nutritional value; traditional preservation methods like salting or smoking the food won’t do the trick either, as they often compromise flavor. […]
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 […]
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. […]
10 Innovation Trends Shaping the Food Tech Industry in 2026
Emerging food tech trends, such as alternative proteins, nutraceuticals, and other innovative technologies, offer viable solutions by making nutritious food more accessible and affordable. Alternative proteins, for instance, offer sustainable and less resource-intensive sources of nutrition compared to traditional livestock. Nutraceuticals enhance diet quality and prevent nutrient deficiencies, even in low-income settings. These advancements not […]
The Transformation of Food Industry: Innovative Food Robotics Companies & Startups
With the scarcity of skilled, cost-effective labor, the food industry is turning to automated food production systems to achieve greater precision and yield. This shift is driving the growth of the food robotics market and opening up a world of possibilities for R&D heads to innovate and revolutionize the food industry. According to a recent […]
Decoding FrieslandCampina Strategy: Dairy Industry Competitive Analysis
FrieslandCampina has positioned itself as a key player in the ever-evolving dairy landscape by embracing new technologies and sustainable practices. Central to its success is its unique “grass-to-glass” approach, strongly emphasizing customer satisfaction and prioritizing sustainability. In today’s market, FrieslandCampina aims to reinforce its position as a leading producer of essential dairy products. The company has […]
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 […]
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 […]
What R&D Heads Must Do Now to Prevent 2025’s Food Recall Surge?
The direct expenses of food recalls, including product retrieval, lost sales, root cause investigations, and legal costs, amount to approximately $10 million per incident, some exceeding far more. With the rising food recalls in 2025, are your development pipelines resilient to this financial threat? This article discusses emerging innovations that can help you minimize these […]