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How the food industry can excel – hot takes from Future Food-Tech

What was the gossip and top trends from this year’s Future Food-Tech? The FoodNavigator editorial team reveal their key insights and takeaways.

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Three hot start-ups designing and creating sector-challenging proteins

There are myriad ways to design and create proteins. We spoke to some of the key players in this varied space.

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Innovations in plant proteins see 'egg replacers' addressing evolving diets and environmental concerns

Startups and ingredients companies are innovating with plant-based solutions for egg replacement and egg reduction in bakery, pastry and savory. How are they helping manufacturers achieve cost savings while meeting consumer demand?

Future Food-Tech 2024: Exciting innovations from the show

Brands put innovation on centre stage at Future Food-Tech 2024. Here are just a few of our favourites from the two-day food and beverage celebration.

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Alt meat’s slow progress: Who’s to blame, government or business?

Food-tech industry leaders have turned the table and asked who is responsible for the sluggish pace at which alternative proteins gain legislative approval in Europe.

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Mycoprotein’s finished being quiet and about to raise its game

The OG meat alternative mycoprotein is set to retake the spotlight in a sector rife with food start-ups bringing to market products through an increasing array of food-tech innovations.

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Is food and drink innovation broken? Lessons in getting it right

Food and drink industry insiders suggest sector innovation may need to be reset if it is to launch products with sustainable market cut through.

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EUDR U-turn as European Commission proposes delay

The European Commission has backtracked on European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) implementation with a 12-month extension proposal.

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Vertical farming breakthrough could save industry from failure

Vertical farming has come under fire in the past, with opponents blasting its high energy usage and cost. So, will new findings to mitigate these drawbacks, silence the critics?

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How Diageo is cutting Scope 3 emissions through packaging

Diageo is aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions through changes and reductions in packaging.

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Top food and drinks trends for 2025 revealed – and it’s a big shift

Consumers are shifting towards uncharted food and drink trends territories in 2025, as they straddle health and indulgence and make peace with new origins and ag-tech, including GM.

Mondelēz International snaps up stake in 'healthier' doughnut brand

Mondelēz International has backed a fresh doughnut and pastry business that boasts custom-designed and patented air frying technology that significantly reduces sugar, fat and calories.

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Consumers are rejecting fat-free foods and beverages – what does this mean for manufacturers?

Reduced-fat and fat-free products were once embraced as the healthy option for consumers. So why have they fallen from favour and what does it mean for manufacturers?