Increased use of emerging agricultural technologies like CRISPR and artificial intelligence could push innovation upstream from the ingredient and processing levels to the crops themselves.
The European Commission has published the results of an EU-wide consultation feeding into Food 2040, the research and innovation agenda that will succeed Food 2030. Protein diversification and scale-up of plant-based protein production feature prominently among the priorities.
Learn how yeast-based ingredients can help overcome the technical and sensory challenges of sodium reduction. Our guide gives you the tools to build low-sodium products without compromising on flavor.
U.S. startup C16 Biosciences has launched its first food ingredient, a precision-fermented cocoa butter, while expanding its portfolio of yeast-derived fats for the beauty industry.
Whey protein, once a cheesemaking byproduct, is now highly sought after by consumers. Social media trends and dietary advice are driving this significant demand for protein supplements.
Oatly’s oat milk now has a 67% lower climate impact than chilled cow’s milk in the United Kingdom, up from 55% in 2021, highlighting the company’s shifts in ingredient and energy sources.
The FDA is moving ahead on two big MAHA priorities — defining ultra-processed foods and GRAS reform — breaking through a logjam fueled by bureaucracy and intense industry opposition.
Israeli cultivated meat startup Aleph Farms has secured the green light from regulators to market its thin cut beef steaks in Singapore, and plans to launch in the first half of 2027.
Todd McCain is seeking to bring a class action against nationally lauded Mary Mahoney's in Biloxi, Miss., which in 2024 pleaded guilty to conspiring to sell cheap imported fish as expensive locally caught seafood.
Iron and copper pathways can destroy food-spoiling microbes by disrupting their cellular processes. Treatments using iron and copper materials prevent food rot and keep produce fresh. Despite challenges with safety and targeted delivery, combining these methods offers a powerful fix.
The John Innes Centre and The Sainsbury Laboratory announced a £1.6 million investment from the Wolfson Foundation, supporting a next-gen glasshouse, insectary, and horticultural research facility.
