Lab Grown Meat to Outgrow Plant Meat by 2040
According to the World Economic Forum, by 2040 Cultured Meat and Conventional Meat will be almost neck to neck with conventional meat catering to 40% of the demand and cultured meat to nearly 35%. Even though plant-based meat has established a market for itself, how is it possible to claim that cultured meat will outgrow […]
How Collaboration is Fostering Innovation in Food & Beverage Industry
Compared to other industries, innovation in the food and beverage domain can be quite slow. However, the industry progressed during covid to keep up with the rapidly evolving consumer habits and needs. And post-pandemic, it has become vital for the Food and Beverage industry to make room for collaborative environments given that consumers expect more creativity, new […]
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 […]
Aspartame declared a possible carcinogen: The future of carbonated diet drinks
The recent news claims Aspartame is carcinogenic and will soon be banned. With almost every sugar-free beverage you can name, including Coke Zero, Diet Snapple, Fanta Zero, and Crystal Light, using it as an artificial sweetener, the news raised many eyebrows on the future of carbonated diet beverages. Will the R&D teams find Aspartame alternatives and […]
What is Allulose and Why its demand is growing?
Researchers have found a way to produce high-purity allulose using microbes! This new method requires minimal maintenance and can be scarce for mass production. In addition, industry giants like ASR Group and Hershey’s are investing in startups that can commercialize allulose. The market demand for the artificial sweetener Allulose is rising. It is predicted to […]
5 Startups Implementing Blockchain for Food Traceability in 2025
Food traceability systems have relied heavily on paper-based records and fragmented digital solutions. These methods are often prone to errors, lack real-time tracking, and struggle with data integrity and transparency. Challenges such as counterfeiting, food fraud, and inefficiencies in recall processes necessitate a more robust solution for the food industry. Enter blockchain, known for its […]