Companies and Startups Making Personalized Nutrition Mainstream
Following the growing trend of precision medicine, which seeks to tailor medical treatments to an individual’s specific health needs, personalized nutrition has also gained much popularity in recent years. As a result, many personalized nutrition companies and startups have emerged in the market. The increased focus on health and wellness has led many people to […]
Research Analysis of Sugar Reduction Solutions Approved by the FDA
White poison – that’s how Professor John Yudkin described sugar when discussing its ill effects in his book “Pure, White and Deadly.” Sugar can induce serious ailments such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) strongly recommends that adults and children reduce their free sugars intake to less than 10% of […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Doritos That Come With AI, and Other Innovations in Esports Nutrition
Your customers aren’t just those browsing aisles at grocery stores or clicking through online shops. Some are deep into their screens, locked in intense gaming battles. Energy drinks are a go-to for many of them, but they often fall short in meeting the unique nutritional needs. High sugar content, excessive caffeine, and lack of essential […]
AI Ingredient Discovery Moves Mainstream among Top F&B Innovators
85% of new CPG products fail within two years. For the survivors, each six-month delay can erase 15-35% of a product’s net present value, while competitors capture market share that may never be recovered. Yet half of ingredient candidates still crash in late-stage feasibility—after months of bench work, procurement negotiations, and blown launch windows. The […]
Why Nestlé, ADM, and Others Are Betting Big on GLP-1 Food Innovations?
According to a study by Cornell University, the share of the U.S. population taking GLP-1 drugs increased from 5.5% in October 2023 to 8.3% in July 2024. In prior years, new users taking GLP-1 medications for weight management and diabetes increased from 21,000 in 2019 to 174,000 in 2023, marking a 700% rise. The trend […]
Why Nestlé’s 66% GLP-1 Boost Matters for Every R&D Leader
Key insights: 90% of GLP-1 users now express interest in food products that support their health goals, reflected in their changing shopping habits. GLP-1 users are consuming 127% more high-protein foods and fewer sugary drinks. This shift has pushed the F&B industry to explore natural ingredients that simulate GLP-1 production. Harleen Singh, industry expert at […]
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 […]