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 …
Extreme weather is disrupting global food production, with Europe facing severe crop stress, East Asia seeing mixed yields, and the US benefiting from abundant rains. Expect rising prices and supply chain strain later this year.
Nestlé is under investigation in France, over claims it used illegal filtration to hide contamination in its mineral water, threatening the status of brands like Perrier. A decision is expected on whether the brand will be able to continue using the term “natural mineral water”, soon.
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs have already taken the Europe storm, altering consumer eating habits. Even the eating habits of GLP-1 users themselves are changing compared with last year.
Functional coffee is booming, with global sales hitting $4.48bn and growing fast. Consumers want more than caffeine - they’re seeking energy, immunity, and cognitive boosts from adaptogens, nootropics, and probiotics. Ready-to-drink formats lead the way, and innovation is driving demand across North America, Asia-Pacific, and beyond.
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