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Announcing the 2025 Global Food-Tech Awards (American Heat)
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 …
Pioneering Gut Health for a Better Tomorrow - Innovation Challenge Winner
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 …
Angel Yeast Explores Yeast Protein Innovation and Sustainable Future of Humanity
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 …
Symrise and Infusd Nutrition Announce Groundbreaking Partnership
Symrise and Infusd Nutrition announce groundbreaking partnership to revolutionize nutritional offerings in food, beverage, and supplement markets
Kraft Heinz's Maxine Roman on Accelerating Innovation Through External Partnerships
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 …

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  • The European Commission has restarted its antitrust review of Mars’ $35.9bn merger with Kellanova, now aiming for a decision by 19 December 2025. The investigation, paused in July due to missing information, focuses on concerns the deal could raise food prices and reduce competition. While approved in the US, the merger faces continued scrutiny in Europe.
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