The stage was set for innovation at Future Food-Tech San Francisco as Hydrosome Labs, a groundbreaking start-up based in Chicago, was announced as the winner of the 2025 Global Food-Tech Awards American Heat. This prestigious award, in collaboration …
Future Food-Tech San Francisco proudly crowned Postbiotics Inc. as the winner of the Puratos Innovation Challenge, following a dynamic live pitch session on the summit’s main stage. The challenge, created in partnership with Puratos —a global leader …
With the global population projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, the demand for protein is set to skyrocket—potentially leaving a 250 million-ton gap in supply. Relying solely on livestock to bridge this divide risks exacerbating climate change, re …
Companies in the food and agriculture space recognise that staying competitive requires looking beyond their internal teams and engaging the broader ecosystem of start-ups, researchers and industry experts. However, finding the right partner at the r …
Aleph Farms CEO Didier Toubia is betting on cultivated steak to reshape the future of meat. From regulation to consumer trends and cost hurdles, he explains why hybrid products may hold the key - and how classics like steak frites could return to the table.
Following a CEO scandal and falling share prices, Nestlé investors are urging chairman Paul Bulcke to resign ahead of his scheduled April 2026 departure. Calls are growing for chair-designate Pablo Isla to take over immediately. Nestlé has declined to comment.
Europeans remain hesitant to embrace novel foods, with awareness of food tech making little impact on consumer intent. In contrast, Asian markets show strong enthusiasm for innovations like cultivated meat and precision fermentation, according to exclusive Lumina Intelligence research for FoodNavigator.
Mars, PepsiCo, and ADM are teaming up to help farmers adopt regenerative agriculture. The initiative supports sustainable wheat and rapeseed cultivation for brands like Whiskas, Lay’s, and Doritos, aiming to improve soil health, reduce emissions, and boost farm resilience. Farmers will receive training, technical support, and financial incentives for climate-smart practices.
Major food and beverage companies are buying, selling, merging, and splitting in response to shifting consumer demands and market pressures. With Kraft Heinz, Mars, Ferrero, and Unilever leading the charge, M&A activity is accelerating - especially in health-focused snacks, plant-based products, and innovative beverages. The future of food is being rewritten.
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