Food companies face the demands of clean-label and better nutrition, alongside grappling with sustainability goals and supply-chain vulnerabilities. They’re increasingly looking to technology innovation to help them thrive.
Mars backs food-production tech
Mars, Inc. unveiled the start-ups selected for it Mars-Unreasonable programme, which connects growth-stage ventures with Mars executives, mentors and investors and Unreasonable’s food tech start-up network.
It includes companies from across the world working on the future of food production – from powdered proteins made from microalgae grown in fermentation tanks to AI-based technology that detects contamination in manufacturing facilities.
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Gluten-free is moving forward
The gluten-free industry is booming and biotech innovations are transforming the space, from fermented binders made from buckwheat and fava beans to enzymes that neutralise gluten to make it safe for people with coeliac disease and non-coeliac gluten sensitivity.
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‘Touchless’ preservation could be the future
As food companies battle to extend shelf life without preservatives, new technologies are emerging. ‘Touchless’ preservation, which treats the environment around a product, is being embraced by start-ups and could be the future of protecting food and reducing waste.
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The next era of commerce
Agentic commerce, where AI agents will shop on behalf of consumers, is developing fast. If brands act now to stay ahead of the curve, they will succeed. Hesitate and they could decline as AI increasingly stands between them and the consumer.
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Nestlé harnesses AI
As the impact of GLP-1 drugs seeps across the food and beverage industry, major players are looking to AI to push them forward. Alongside its own nutritional science, Nestlé is using AI to help it develop products specifically aimed at GLP-1 users.
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Future Food-Tech London: September 24-25
The industry's biggest innovators, investors and global brands will be in London for Future Food-Tech 2026. If you're looking for new partners, fresh ideas or insight into what's next, this is where to come. To book tickets, click here .
