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 […]
5 Healthy Food & Beverage Trends to Foresee in 2025
The healthy foods industry is growing rapidly and is projected to reach a market value of approximately $1.4 trillion by 2027! Consumers are increasingly seeking products containing organic, low-carb, dairy- and gluten-free characteristics. Being health conscious is the new post-pandemic normal. According to Archer-Daniels-Midland, approximately 31% of consumers buy more products tailored to their health, […]
Extending the Shelf Life of Food Products: Innovative Solutions from the Industry
The food industry is experiencing a surge in consumer demand for healthier, safer, and more sustainable food options. However, a common challenge faced by both consumers and the food industry alike is to extend food shelf life. This limitation not only contributes to food waste but also hinders access to fresh and nutritious options. Explore […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]