Who’s Next to Commercialize Cocoa Butter Alternative After Mondelēz x Celleste Bio?
The next cocoa butter alternative may come from an algae, brewery, or even carbon pulled from thin air. What was once experimental is now entering the market. Mondelēz and Celleste Bio have already shown that cells from a single cocoa bean can yield enough cocoa butter for multiple chocolate bars. SMEY is screening more than […]
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 […]
Infant Nutrition Companies’ Steps Towards Solving Digestibility & Allergy Issues
In 2022, contamination of Abbott’s formula led to a $170 million sales drop in the U.S. in one quarter. This opened the market for infant nutrition companies such as Nestle and Danone to fill the gap with safer, more compliant formulas. Nestlé developed age-specific formulas with the right balance of protein and fat to support […]
New Gum Arabic Alternatives Work 8X Faster And Has Better Results!
Sudan supplies 70% of the world’s Arabic gum, a critical input for F&B companies like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo. However, since March 2025, RSF’s control over key harvesting regions has halted exports. This disruption, climate change, and price volatility have deepened supply chain risks for industries heavily reliant on this natural resin. Companies are exploring alternative […]
Making Foods Salty without Sodium: Potassium, Masking Agents, Micronization, and More!
Your company wants you to remove sodium from the snack formulation while maintaining the same level of saltiness. But the problem isn’t just taste. Sodium shapes texture, ensures microbial stability, supports processing, and masks off-notes that quickly surface when reduced. Swapping to traditional substitutes like KCl can get you roughly a 20% reduction, but the […]
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, […]
5 Sustainable Beverage Startups changing the world
The Drinks Industry Sustainability Index stated the beverage industry was ‘’considerably behind’’ with a score of 4.8 out of 10 in the strategies and practices followed by the beverage industry. The sustainable beverage market is not as large as others. However, its scope is wide, and not just for startups but also for prominent beverage […]
How is Nestle using AI in the Food Industry?
If you are working in the food industry you might be witnessing the increasing competition and demand first hand. To maintain the edge, companies, including the industry giants, are encouragingly adopting artificial intelligence in innovative ways. Nestle is one such company. To see the impact Artificial Intelligence is creating on the food industry we decided […]
Odorless and Sustainable Cooling Agents that Replace Menthol in Food and Medicines
Menthol is famously known for adding freshness to foods. But when used in excess, it numbs the mouth, carries a strong odor, tastes bitter or sharp, and can irritate the skin. It also tends to form clumps or crystals during mixing, leading to inconsistent cooling effects and uneven flavor intensity. As the demand for more […]
8 Nutraceutical Companies and Startups Revolutionizing Food Tech
Nutraceuticals are becoming increasingly popular due to the growing demand for natural and organic products that support health and wellness. Evidently, in 2021, the global nutraceuticals market was valued at $454.55 billion and is expected to grow and reach $991.09 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 9%. Resultantly, a lot of nutraceutical companies and startups […]