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 …
Gourmey has bought Vital Meat. The two French companies, which make cultivated foie gras and cultivated chicken respectively, have combined infrastructure, cell lines, patents and regulatory applications to become a cultivated meat giant.
Cargill deploys Boston Dynamics' robotic dog Spot to patrol its Amsterdam plant, performing thousands of inspections weekly to boost safety, efficiency, and reliability. Watch how automation is reshaping food manufacturing.
Precision fermentation and cultivated meat still have a long way to go before they reach the market. At Future Food-Tech London last month, we sat down with Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro, who spoke about the challenges around price and scalability, and the initiatives that the UK's Food Standards Agency is implementing to help new products get to market.
The European Commission may be ready to wave through Mars’ $36 billion takeover of Kellanova, but in Europe’s snack aisles, the regulator isn’t the kingmaker. The retailers are.
Halloween Candy Market Heats Up: Halloween is big business for confectionery, with the market now worth $24bn and set to reach $37bn by 2032. Chocolate remains the top treat, but younger consumers are driving demand for bold, non-traditional flavours and health-conscious options. Innovation is key, with brands launching themed products, nostalgic favourites, and clever collaborations. E-commerce is also reshaping how candy is bought, offering new opportunities for growth.
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