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Speed obsession is killing food innovation

Speed obsession is killing food innovation

By Deirdre Walters

There is no question that R&D teams need to move faster, but speed cannot come at the expense of product quality. To succeed, R&D innovation needs to be both faster and deeper, writes R&D expert Deirdre Walters.

The race to perfect gluten-free

FN+The race to perfect gluten-free

By Lisa Buckingham

Gluten-free is booming, but the sector’s next test is balancing clean labels, better nutrition and great taste without compromising safety or affordability

From AI to precision fermentation: 8 start-ups to watch

From AI to precision fermentation: 8 start-ups to watch

In paid partnership with Rethink Events Ltd

From AI and microbiome science to precision fermentation, FoodNavigator speaks to eight start-ups developing solutions for some of the food and beverage industry’s biggest challenges.