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 […]
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 […]
The Milkyway – Dairy Industry Harnessing Space Tech to Innovate
Yili collaborated with a Space Agency to develop ‘Space Lab for “Future diary”. This cross-industry collaboration will include establishing a Space Lab for Future Dairy, aiming to use space technology to bring new transformative innovations to the dairy sector. – PR Newswire The concept of cross-industry collaboration to innovate is not new. It is, nonetheless, […]
7 Beverage Innovations Redefining Consumer Drinking Experience
When Coca-Cola filed a patent for supercooled beverage nucleation — a technology that turns a chilled drink into an instant slush through a single gas pulse — it signaled how deeply engineering, biology, and consumer experience are converging in a cup. This innovation is evidence that consumers are no longer satisfied with just hydration. They […]
How AI, Precision Fermentation, and Bioprocessing will Transform Alternate Protein in 2026
Shinsegae Food Co. Ltd. researchers have discovered how to use AI to develop mutant microbial strains that produce higher-protein meat alternatives. Others, like Air Protein Inc., have created methods to leverage CO2 in feedstock to increase protein yields. In addition to yield optimization, new texturization methods have emerged to enhance the mouthfeel of vegan meat […]
Don’t miss this Dairy Industry Competitive Analysis of Arla Foods!
Arla Foods has established a global presence, with annual revenue of $13.3 billion, and ranks 9th in the dairy industry. Apart from Arla Foods’ attractive revenue, there is more to it than that. Their strategy and research into dairy products and ingredients significantly impact the dairy industry. As a result, we constantly monitor Arla’s innovation. […]
Alcohol Won’t Drive the Beer Industry in 2026 – Here’s What Will
Gen Z alcohol consumption dropped 25% in the last four years. This has led major brands like AB InBev, Heineken, and Carlsberg to expand their non-alcoholic product lines. Rising health awareness has led to innovations that create non-alcoholic beers while maintaining the traditional taste and texture. Notably, many of these are emerging from China and […]
Who’s Leading the Alternative Proteins Industry?
Alterations in consumer behavior and an increased interest in alternative protein sources have paved the way for expansion in the alternative protein industry. Furthermore, in 2021, the global alternative proteins market was valued at $14.76 billion and is expected to grow and reach $37.64 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 11.1%. In 2021, North […]
A Deep Dive into Dairy Farmers of America’s Strategic Business Moves
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a leading cooperative owned by dairy farmers across the United States, has established itself within the dynamic dairy industry. Recognizing the importance of collaboration in a competitive market, DFA has developed a unique business strategy that promotes the interests of its more than 13,000 member farmers and caters to other […]