In this episode of Food for Thought, Bryn discusses the subtleties with CEO of The Food Institute, Brian Choi. Brian speaks about the food industry trends and consumer behavior over the years. The food industry is at a crossroads so what choices do we have to make? Time-stamped show notes 00:00 ➡️ 04:30: industry news…
The UK-based food-tech business Clean Food Group, has developed a 'lab grown' cellular-based alternative to palm oil which it claims could help reduce the environmental impact of a range of palm-based ingredients that can be found in nearly 50% of all packaged products found on supermarket shelves.
Belgium-based biscuit maker Lotus Bakeries plans to build a production facility in Thailand’s Chonburi province as the company seeks to expand in the Asia-Pacific region, described by the company as “increasingly important”.
The Eastern Europe spirits market was valued at $63.5 billion in 2021 across 20 countries and is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 4% through to 2026 according to analysis from GlobalData.
Spice producer Kalsec and biomanufacturer Infinome have combined their expertise in to sustainably develop and commercialise presicion fermentation products
Swedish foodtech start-up Green-On has developed a way to create food from thin air - an edible fat - from carbon dioxide, water and electricity, in a bid to create a sustainable alternative to tropically-grown vegetable fats and oils such as palm, coconut, shea and cocoa.
Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Corporation is revamping its strategic operating model in order to be “more agile, consumer and customer focused, and market driven”.
New research has highlighted the growth in companies using artificial sweeteners in food and drink products but, at the same time, the data has raised concerns that this is not necessarily replacing sugar.
The official retail launch of TrueBite™ Plant-Based Bacon was announced by the meat giant’s US branch Planterra Foods through its Colorado based brand OZO.
Green Generation Fund, a Berlin-based firm has received €100 million to promote food technology that saves CO2 in producing meat alternatives and other products.
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has cited a new report from independent think tank ResPublica that it says “exposes a number of flaws” in the UK’s recent trade deals with Australia and New Zealand “that open the door to food produced to lower standards of animal welfare”.
