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 […]
5 Natural Leather Alternatives to Explore: Using Fungus, Banana Leaves, Coffee, and More.

California, one of the largest fur and leather markets, banned animal fur products in January 2023. The state had already banned exotic leather products in 2020. While regular leather remains legal for now, it could face similar restrictions for production and sale. In addition to stricter government regulations and ecological concerns, increasing consumer awareness catalyzes […]
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 […]
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 […]
7 Food Trends Lean into Nutrient-dense, Protein-forward and Sugar-conscious Products

F&B experts hardly took notice when GLP-1 drugs first entered the market. “I don’t think it is going to be the wild, dramatic impact being suggested,” remarked Rick Miller, the associate director of food and drink research at Mintel, echoing the broader sentiment that these drugs wouldn’t rattle the food ecosystem. Today, the numbers tell […]