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CONTENT SPOTLIGHT: AI & INNOVATION

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IFT
Optimizing Food Innovation in the Age of AI
In this free webinar, taking place 1–2 p.m. CT on August 26, industry experts will explore practical applications of AI across the food innovation lifecycle, share lessons learned from implementation efforts, and discuss the organizational, technical, and workforce considerations that influence success.
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IFT's Omnivore podcast
Alon Chen on Agentic AI
Tastewise CEO Alon Chen discusses how AI is helping food companies identify emerging trends, translate early signals into actionable insights, and move more quickly from concept to commercialization.
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Top Articles This Week

Below are the most popular Food News Now articles from the week.

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Green Queen
Firms Use AI to Scale Bioprocesses, But Expectations Exceed Reality
Most nascent foodtech company executives say their use of AI in bioprocess development is accelerating, but only 8% believe the tech is fully meeting their expectations. Why does that gap persist?
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Sponsored Content
Deliver Full Flavor with Less Sodium
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.
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AgFunder
Economics Trump Environment in Marketing Regenerative Ag: Report
Economics often outweigh the environment for consumers when it comes to regenerative ag. According to new research published in the International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, food labels and messaging that lead with environmental claims only resonate with about 30% of US consumers.
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vegconomist
Dyadic Adds European Partner to Precision-Fermented Protein Pipeline
Florida biotechnology firm Dyadic International has entered a development and commercial license agreement with an unnamed European company to develop additional precision-fermented dairy proteins. The proteins will be made using Dapibus, Dyadic’s proprietary precision fermentation platform.
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Sponsored Content
Why Some Natural Reds Bake Better Than Others
Learn how recipe design, pH, and processing conditions can influence color stability and help deliver more consistent bakery results.
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The Packer
What the Cyclospora Outbreak Means for Produce Industry Trust, Traceability
Former FDA official Frank Yiannas cautions that slow communication and broad recall advisories during the historic outbreak are punishing safe growers and scaring shoppers away from healthy foods.
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Food Navigator (registration required)
From Nestlé to Mars: Big Food Embraces Contract Manufacturing
Contract manufacturing has been part of F&B production for decades. Brands scale efficiently and access expertise and manufacturing capabilities without significant capex in production plants. It was never the primary route to market for major CPGs, who chose to control production. Until now.
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