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…
Ecotone, described as a pioneer of the organic market in France, has ramped up investment in its dairy alternative beverages. The company intends to scale up production of its plant-based beverages, with the investment of €20 million to go towards producing 27 million more litres of beverages every year. This is reportedly a 30% increase…
Agriculture and foods giant, Cargill, has unveiled plans for a soybean processing facility in Pemiscot County, Missouri to support growing domestic and global demand for oilseeds following multiple discussions for a green light. The decision comes as needs from food, feed and fuel markets have increased.
Organic food trends have arguably never been more relevant. But how do you spot an industry-defining innovation from a fad? World events such as the Covid-19 pandemic have heightened the organic consciousness of consumers, as well as restaurants, distributors and across the supply chain. Innova Market Insights recently found that using organic ingredients in the…
California-based startup, NovoNutrients, claims it has been successful in the production of protein from carbon dioxide, with quality across certain parameters “virtually identical to beef”.
A promotions scheme led by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (Discus) resulted in a significant increase in exports for smaller craft distillers last year despite the persistence of Covid measures in many parts of the world.
In a move they have described as a “milestone toward a circular economy for polystyrene”, two companies have signed an agreement on the use of recycled material.
Supermarket giant Tesco has continued its partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) on a new programme that aims to boost food innovation in the UK.
Swedish independent spirits company, No.1 Wine & Spirits, is investing to expand its capacity as it seeks to open up new markets outside the Nordics to drive international growth.
California-based Voyage Foods has recently closed a Series A investment round, in which the company received an investment of $36 million (€34 million) despite having not actually launched a product to date.
