World’s top 30 food-tech companies revealed
From AI-powered ingredient discovery to zero-waste packaging and next-gen proteins, the top 30 global food-tech list showcases the game-changing technologies shaping the future of food
Food tech
Gut health: Innovations shaping a $51bn industry
From microbiome-first foods to AI-powered diagnostics, discover the innovations shaping the future of wellness
Cultivated meat guidance released in UK: 4 key takeaways
The UK has released its first guidelines on cultivated meat novel food applications
CRISPR crops: The next frontier for food security?
The innovative gene editing technique can make crops more disease and drought resistant, but faces scepticism from regulators and NGOs
EU bioeconomy strategy: What it means for food
The wide ranging strategy touches on both packaging and novel foods
Up the food chain
EFSA’s new boss: Why faster risk assessments are my guiding light
The newly appointed Dr Nikolaus Kriz has ambitions to optimise European food safety
Opinion
How ‘seed-to-plate’ thinking could accelerate the protein transition
Plant-based innovation isn’t just about better ingredients - it’s about better collaboration
What Mondelēz looks for from food tech start-ups
The snacking multinational on what its investment arm wants from tech pioneers
Top food tech trends for 2026
When sustainability wanes, other food tech comes to the fore
EU Biotech Act: What it means for food
The act is expected to streamline regulation in biotechnology
Protein transition a priority for EU investment
Utilising plant-based proteins is vital for Europe’s autonomy as the world becomes more unstable, suggests innovation council head
Confectionery market to hit $278bn by 2032 as candy sales surge
The confectionery market is entering a new growth phase, driven by evolving consumer preferences, seasonal demand, and innovation in non-chocolate formats
Meatly on the next steps for cultivated meat
Scaling and achieving mass market pricing are the next hurdles for Meatly, and cultivated meat as a whole
Functional beverage market to hit $250bn by 2030: Key trends driving growth
The functional drinks market is booming, with health and wellness powering growth
Global Food Tech Awards 2025
Seaweed-based functional ingredient scoops top food tech award
Scottish start-up BioMara is crowned winner of the European heats of the Global Food Tech Awards 2025. Here’s why
Clean Food Group to boom with one-million litre facility buyout
UK food-tech start-up Clean Food Group is to make a major step in upscaling
Plant-based dairy: Barriers for adoption
Dairy substitutes still face difficulty in getting through to some consumers
How regulators are shaping the future of novel foods
From cell-cultivated meat to precision-fermented dairy, regulators are stepping up to support innovation
Top 5 food trends for Autumn/Winter 2025
Bold flavours, indulgence, flexitarianism, and wellness are reshaping consumer demand as 2025 draws to a close
Mars bets on CRISPR to save cocoa from climate chaos
Mars teams up with biotech firm Pairwise to futureproof cocoa crops using gene editing
‘Stop moving the goalposts!’ Small businesses dread sugar tax reformulation drama
The UK wants to increase the scope of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy: and small businesses are worried
Cocoa shortage reshapes recipes and what counts as chocolate
Major brands like Nestlé and Pladis have had to drop the word ‘chocolate’ from some products as cocoa content falls below legal thresholds
Plant-based egg market to hit $834m by 2035 amid ethical eating boom
Global plant-based food market thriving, with plant-based eggs emerging as fast-growing sector
Gut health market to hit $270bn by 2034 as trend dominates F&B
Gut health market shows no signs of slowing as consumer interest proves unstoppable
From lab to table: How different markets regulate novel foods
There are pros and cons to each different market
Cyber attacks: Arrests made as industry fights back
A wave of cyber attacks has exposed deep vulnerabilities in the food sector’s digital defences. But industry is getting wise to the threat
Can AI protect future food security?
Climate change is threatening the world’s food supply, but could AI be the unexpected hero?
Opinion
Upscaling fermentation is not just more of the same
How to scale fermentation processes from lab to factory
How important is mouthfeel in reformulation?
Cost and health targets have pushed reformulation to the forefront of food and beverage. But what impact does a change in mouthfeel have on consumer perceptions?
How will we feed the next generation?
The future of food is bright... if we embrace the changes needed to make it happen
AI-driven microbiology platform to boost fermentation output
The tech promises to significantly cut new product development time and cost
Big Interview
EFSA’s future: Executive director Bernhard Url reveals the vision
How will the European Food Safety Authority evolve to combat the world’s food and drink safety challenges?
Food and beverage industry in shock following multiple cyber attacks
Marks & Spencer and Co-op hit by major cyber attacks in same week
AI critical to cutting food and drink labour costs
Cutting labour costs from supply chains can only be done well enough if industry ramps up AI incorporation
Will cow-burp supplement spark new backlash?
Scientists have discovered a way to cut methane emissions in cattle – stopping them burping. But will this anger consumers?
Why it’s time for producers to dig into regenerative agriculture
Regenerative agriculture is more than a trend: it’s a fundamental rethink of how we grow, source and sell food. As pressure mounts to deliver food that does more than just taste good, food producers have a pivotal role to play
Precision fermentation’s space jaunt will boost scope for earth
Alternative protein experiments in space could bolster the technology on earth
Nestlé pet food a purrfect growth sector
Animal ownership is rising fast, creating major diversification opportunities for food manufacturers, and Nestlé is leading the way
Trump tariff chaos accelerates AI integration
Ongoing US trade tariff uncertainty is forcing some food and beverage firms to more rapidly bring AI into their processes
Investment in F&B up but failing to get results
The food and beverage industry is pouring money into innovation but progress is glacially slow. Why?
Boom predicted for Ireland’s food processing
A survey with key industry leaders projected growth
McDonald’s and Lloyds Bank pump funds into ‘critical’ regen ag project
Big food and drink businesses including McDonald’s and McCain Foods have joined forces to bolster sector sustainability
Is this the start of a palm oil alternative market?
Palm oil replacements already exist, but researchers claim to have a mass-process solution
How Mondelēz International is using AI to maximise product innovation
From production and supply chain optimisation, to marketing and consumer engagement, AI transforming the confectionery sector. Here’s how
Palm oil replacement: Black soldier fly larvae could be the answer
Black soldier fly (BSF) larvae could be farmed in built up industrial areas to produce alternatives to palm oil, researchers have claimed
Is innovation returning to food and beverage?
Following years of decline, innovation in food and beverage is showing signs of recovery
Egg replacements are the next big space in alt proteins
Consumers' attitudes to eggs are shifting, with more seeking to cut down and replace the real thing with plant-based alternatives
Forget meat versus plant-based, is hybrid meat the real future?
Sustainability concerns are pushing many consumers away from meat, but plant-based eating isn’t a solution for everyone. Could hybrid be the answer?
Cyber criminals killing livestock and risking public health
Cyber security threats against the food and beverage industry are growing in number and malevolence. So, what is the industry doing about it and what more can be done?
Three ways Danone is revolutionising precision fermentation
How the food and beverage giant is embracing the production method through research, infrastructure and more.