Biotech
Learning platform for EU novel foods launched by think tank
The platform aims to develop insights to improve future pre-submission advice for novel foods
Barry Callebaut’s move beyond chocolate fails to convince investors
Chocolate producer’s transition into complete product solutions is designed to unlock growth, but investors remain unconvinced
What is the one piece of food tech that excites you most?
Five industry experts share their insights
China’s alternative protein investment offers lessons for the UK
The UK has world-class research and a growing innovation ecosystem – the challenge now is joining the dots and investing at pace, says NAPIC’s Imran Afzal
Yeast-derived fat fools consumers in cocoa butter test
A fat derived from yeast cells may hold promise as an alternative to cocoa butter.
‘The world is changing faster than we can keep up with’: Arthur D Little’s Simon Guyomard-Norman on food innovation’s next steps
Shifts in the food sector will keep innovators on their toes
Flavors of the future: global inspiration meets local innovation
Flavor via fermentation reaches new efficiency with AI
AI simulations could help Crush Dynamics reduce energy use by an expected 30% while optimizing fermented grape purées and powders used to reduce sugar and sodium in food formulations
Flavors of the future: global inspiration meets local innovation
Functional chocolate puts formulation innovation into overdrive
Demand for protein-forward, reduced-sugar and plant-based indulgence is forcing formulators like Luker Chocolate to balance nutrition claims with the taste and texture consumers expect
AI, algae and agentic commerce: food tech’s next frontiers
From AI-powered product development to next-generation proteins, technology is reshaping the food industry. We round up five recent stories showcasing the shifts transforming the sector
Can plant-grown proteins bring down the cost of cultivated meat?
Advocates of molecular farming say plants could serve as low-cost bioreactors for producing growth factors, a key and often expensive ingredient in cultivated meat production
Top 10 shortlist announced for FoodNavigator’s Global Food Tech Awards EMEA heat
The 2026 shortlist of startups take on industry challenges around scalable food waste reduction, nutrition and food safety
Cultivated protein’s next phase? Integration over invention
The sector is entering an integration phase, according to Ever After Foods’ CEO Eyal Rosenthal, where partnerships, acquisitions and platform-based business models could help tackle persistent cost and scaling barriers that have slowed commercialization
Will cultivated meat soon compete on price?
While other headwinds are becoming fiercer, price parity may be on the horizon
South Korea moves closer to cell-cultured food regulations
The South Korean government has announced local food regulation changes that will specify standards for cell-cultured foods, paving the way to local product approvals
Animal-free egg white production begins at an ADM plant in Iowa
Following a 550% capacity expansion tied to Walmart and Target distribution, the The Every Company adds its first US production site
Mars invests €1.5m in the future of science
Confectionery giant invests €1.5m in young scientists through Mars Impact Fund
PepsiCo, Danone & Nestlé: how AI is powering F&B growth
AI is transforming how F&B giants cut costs, boost efficiency and innovate faster — turning data into a powerful competitive edge
The F&B jobs AI is targeting, but is it really that dire?
AI is accelerating reformulation, automation and data-led decision making at a pace that is already reshaping roles across the food and drink workforce
Cacao pods and ‘ugly’ potatoes powering the upcycled foods movement
Brands like Roots Farm Fresh, Blue Stripes and Salt and Straw are finding new value in food waste through upcycled snacks and frozen foods
Future chocolate: Mondelēz, Lindt and Barry Callebaut reshape taste
From Mondelēz and Barry Callebaut to Lindt, the future of chocolate is being defined by bold flavour innovation, smarter formulations and a refusal to compromise on indulgence
The Big One: Cyberattack that could cripple food and drink
Cyberattacks are closing in on the food and drink sector, and the next one could be catastrophic. Is the industry ready for The Big One?
Why vertical farming failed - notes from a survivor
Four reasons why after more than $6bn investment in indoor farming, there’s just one man left standing
Is aquaculture sustainable? It depends on the system around it
A deeper look shows aquaculture’s climate impact depends less on fish and more on governance
Global Food Tech Awards 2026
Global Food Tech Awards 2026: Americas shortlist reveals industry giants
The Americas are making noise on the global food tech stage in this powerful top 10 line-up of finalists
AI drives new wave of confectionery innovation
From faster R&D to predictive product design, AI is transforming the future of sweets
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
3 steps to future-proof the food system and CPG industry in a ‘critical decade’
As population growth, soil degradation and climate pressures converge, BSI’s Todd Redwood explains why the next 10 years will determine whether the global food system can deliver enough high-quality nutrition, strategic opportunities and next steps for...
Cocoa crunch: How shortages are rewriting chocolate’s future
As climate, disease and regulation strain global cocoa supply, manufacturers are turning to low‑cocoa and cocoa‑free innovations to protect margins and future-proof their portfolios
How Mars is developing new ingredients with AI
AI can do a lot more than offer guidance and write emails. It can help food companies find brand-new ingredients for product formulation
Cyber attacks spike worldwide: 7 ways food and drink can fight back
Cyber crime is hitting food and drink hard, exposing just how quickly supply chains can break. What can industry do to protect itself?
As cocoa chaos continues, Kokomodo finds its moment
Why ‘climate-proof’ cacao start-up Kokomodo is hedging its bets on an increasingly stronger future for cell cultured cocoa
