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Economic conditions outlook during turbulent times, June 2023
Economic optimism continues to grow in much of the world, while views on interest rates and potential risks to global growth have shifted since last quarter. For the first time in more than a year, gl …
Finnebrogue partnership to create cultivated wagyu beef burgers
Cells from Finnebrogue’s herd of wagyu cattle in County Down, Northern Ireland are being cultivated by Ivy Farm to produce the burgers, once the industry is given regulatory approval in the UK. UK foo …
Inner coating for food cans developed using tomato waste
A team of researchers has developed tomato pomace lacquers to coat the inner surface of metal food packaging, food and beverage cans and other metal food packaging applications. The study, titled ‘Bio …
PepsiCo struggles to advance its plastic sustainability goals
The food and beverage company’s ESG report attributed its increased use of virgin plastic from nonrenewable sources, in part, to “limited availability and high cost of recycled content.” PepsiCo has r …
'Bagless' multipacks for Walkers crisps to be trialled by PepsiCo
PepsiCo’s Walkers brand is trialling ‘bagless’ multipack packaging for its Snack A Jacks range, with a recyclable, tape-like strip expected to reduce plastic use by 86% compared to the previous outer …
Let's debunk some of the myths around this buzzy new technology.
Don't be fooled. The innovation that is lab-grown meat — or “cultivated meat” as industry insiders have decided to call it — is not the great entrepreneurial success story of the next generation. Inve …
Food waste solutions must not shy away from processing, IFT says
The fact that a third of all food within the global supply chain goes to waste is not a new problem. The Institute of Food Technologists’ Anna Rosales believes the answer lies in food processing techn …
What does South Africa's energy crisis mean for food production?
South Africa’s food manufacturers have been forced to invest in alternative energy supply sources against a backdrop of power outages forced on the national electricity provider Eskom. What is the iss …
Eating your way to sleep? CPGs are keeping a close eye on sleep-inducing food products
Late-night meals are a way to boost sales by creating a fourth meal that follows dinner and appeals to a tired nation. Sleep is hot. The food industry is taking notice. Half of Americans have a tough …
Want to go plant-based? It's easier than ever thanks to these new innovations in food
Scientists, food manufacturers, investors, NGOs and governments are applying new inventions and innovations to shape what will be on our plates tomorrow. When technology expert Ben Wilding wanted a na …
Why F&B manufacturers must find ever-greater levels of flexibility
F&B has grown to become one of the largest sectors on earth – and one of the most competitive. According to work by Vantage, the industry is predicted to be worth $4.4trn by 2028, while another study …
dnata introduces ground-breaking cooking robot at World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE)
Hamburg, Germany, 7 June 2023 – dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced an exciting addition to their presence at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE). …
Solar Foods' protein from thin air debuts in Singapore as chefs create novel menu
the sustainable protein developed by Finnish food tech company Solar Foods – is being tasted today for the very first time in Singapore. This landmark moment for the F&B industry is being slated as a …
Shiok Meat's Sandhya Sriram Gets Personal: 'As A Pioneer, You Have To Break A Lot More Barriers And A Lot More Glass Ceilings'
Sandhya Sriram is co-founder and CEO at Shiok Meats, a Singapore-headquartered cultivated meat and seafood company founded in 2018 that has raised over $30 million in funding. Below, she talks to Gree …
Want to go plant-based? It's easier than ever thanks to these new innovations in food
Scientists, food manufacturers, investors, NGOs and governments are applying new inventions and innovations to shape what will be on our plates tomorrow. When technology expert Ben Wilding wanted a na …
Emerging Trends in Plant-Based Market: Alt Seafood & South Korea Poised for Success as Industry Approaches $105 Billion
A new report regarding global plant-based food and beverages states its market value will hit $104.7 billion by 2032, citing vegan seafood as an area of increased relevance, and also finding that Sout …
'Plastic is yesterday's material': Sustainable packaging innovator Xampla on how it can allow global food and beverage brands to deliver 'breakthrough' new product developments
Meet Xampla, the British company innovating solutions for two separate industry challenges: plastic pollution and the protection of valuable vitamins and nutrients. Food-Navigator Europe caught up wit …
Replacing single-use plastic film with algae-based biodegradable edible film
The most common technique in the world of food packaging is single-use plastic films. With a little help from the EU, the SeaFilm food packaging project aims to create a substitute for single-use plas …
The Global Benefits of Reducing Food Loss and Waste, and How to Do It
One-third of all food produced globally by weight is lost or wasted between farm and fork — that's more than 1 billion tonnes. Converted into calories, this equates to 24% of the world’s food supply g …
Food Tech Valley project to triple Dubai's food production
DUBAI: Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), received Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, and Hesham Abdulla A …
Michelle Obama Launches Health-Conscious Brand PLEZi Nutrition
In the United States, nearly 20% of children face obesity according to the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Sugar is the number one culprit, with the average American consuming 17 teaspoons  …
Future of Food: Responsible Production
As the world grows to nearly 10 billion people in 2050, demand for food is expected to grow by more than 50 percent. Meanwhile, planetary boundaries are already under pressure, and the food and agricu …
Key Ingredient in Coca-Cola, Chocolate and Red Wine Is Caught Up in Sudan Crisis
The conflict in Sudan has disrupted the supply of a little-known but crucial ingredient in soft drinks, chocolate bars, red wine and many other products, sparking concerns over shortages later in the …
Fast Food: Israeli Startup Prints World's First Cultivated Fish Fillet
An Israeli food tech startup has produced the world’s first 3D-printed fish filet that can go from printer to plate in minutes.   The printed fish is based on cultivated cells of grouper fish and was …
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