10 Alt Protein Startups taking Sustainability quite seriously
The global market for alt-protein is expected to exceed $155 billion by 2027. Environmental concerns and animal welfare are some reasons for consumers’ growing awareness of alternative proteins (alt-proteins). It seems that the food industry is taking sustainability quite seriously. Hence, to cater to consumer demands for alt-protein, food startups are trying their best to […]
Cargill And Hershey Are Banking On These Innovative Startups To Fix Dry, Brittle, Gluten-Free Snacks!
Around 75% of consumers seek snacks for their functional benefits, such as boosting energy, improving mood, and supporting fitness or diet goals. Yet, healthier cereal-based snack innovations often create new problems. For instance, reducing sugar, adding fiber, or removing gluten makes snacks dry, brittle, or less flavorful. This turns away 74% of consumers who snack […]
Can Functional GLP-1 Chocolate Deliver the Same Indulgence? How Chinese R&D Teams Made It Work
When GLP-1 drugs first entered the market, many expected a sharp decline in indulgence categories like chocolate. “The top reason to eat chocolate is to satisfy a craving. And if GLP-1s do quell ‘food noise’ and therefore cravings, that could pose a threat.” – Kiti Soininen, category director for UK food and drink research at […]