9 Plant-Based Food Startups are transforming the Food Industry
According to the Good Food Institute, the sales of plant-based foods grew three times faster than overall food sales in 2021. Not just that, The global market for plant-based meat is projected to burst to US$85 billion in 2030. It is not surprising as veganism is growing at a faster speed. As per Google trends, […]
Three techniques for preserving and improving meat texture in chicken and fish
“Texture is among the most critical and perceptible meat features that influence consumers’ first impressions and final quality judgment when purchasing a meat product.” – Mir N.A., Rafiq A., Kumar, F., et al. Journal of Food Science and Technology A powerful shift towards minimally processed meat products has taken root due to consumers’ growing consciousness. […]
5 Emerging Precision Fermentation Startups in Food
Precision fermentation of dairy and meat products can help solve food scarcity and reduce waste. It can meet the growing demand for novel and vegan proteins. Aside from being environmentally friendly and cruelty-free, it ensures consistent, high-quality products through continuous refinement. Above all, it can help us reduce our dependency on animal agriculture. Furthermore, precision […]
FBS Alternatives: An Ethical Win for “Cruelty-Free” Lab-Grown Meat
In the face of a meat-hungry world, lab-grown meat has gained popularity as an alternative to the cruelty of factory farming. But “cruelty-free” is a big claim; as it turns out, the reality is slightly different. Many lab-grown meat products contain a shocking amount of blood. More specifically, they often rely on Fetal Bovine Serum […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Food Startups Are Solving the Texture And Taste Problem in Fat Replacers
About 70-75% of adult diets exceed the 10% saturated fat limit recommended by the WHO. This contributes to obesity and metabolic syndrome. In some European countries, it exceeds 27.5% of total energy intake! Replacing these fat compounds with healthier replacers, without compromising taste or mouthfeel, has become a significant challenge for food manufacturers. This article details […]
10 Food Innovations Focus on Consumer and Sustainablity Demands
The global food industry faces challenges in scaling nutrition and functionality while satisfying an increasingly discerning, “clean-label” consumer base. As a result, the industry has witnessed a surge of cross-disciplinary breakthroughs. Innovation is thriving on the synergy among microbial strains, the molecular architecture of plant proteins, and the predictive power of artificial intelligence. From stabilizing […]
Seven 3D Food Printing Startups Disrupting the Food Industry
In March this year, a group of engineers successfully made a delectable cheesecake from scratch on a 3D printer. Until now, most 3D food printing was only possible for uncooked products. Columbia Engineering’s research, on the other hand, used lasers to cook the cheesecake as it prints. (Source) As the world becomes increasingly fascinated by […]
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 […]