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…
Right Farm, a digital platform that sources fresh produce from farms, has attracted $2.8 million in seed funding highlighting how hi-tech food and agriculture platforms are drawing in vast investments.
Discount supermarket Lidl is set to open a giant new warehouse in Luton, UK, next year – the company’s largest regional distribution centre worldwide – creating 1,200 new jobs and positioning the grocery retailer for speedy growth over the next four years. As grocery prices soar, Lidl – part of the Schwarz retail group –…
The global meat substitute industry is anticipated to generate $11.2 billion (€10.2bn) by 2030, witnessing a CAGR of 7.6% from 2021 to 2030, according to the latest analysis by Allied Market Research.
Consumers are more likely to be swayed by claims such as “cruelty free” or “raised without antibiotics” than “USDA Organic” accreditation, according to a new study.
The market for agricultural micronutrients is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.6% to reach $6.4 billion (€5.8bn) by 2027, according to the latest market analysis from MarketsandMarkets.
Later this month the groundbreaking ceremony will take place for a proposed anaerobic digester project in Long Island, New York, claimed to be “the most sophisticated food waste processing facility in the world”.
Despite the war between Russia and Ukraine sending wheat and other commodity food prices – as well as fertilisers – soaring by 12.6% in the past month, the United Nations (UN) says that the worst impacts can be contained.
When Lane Gardo, who carries out creative product development for The Fresh Chile Company, based in New Mexico, US, investigated who was selling freeze dried chile, he was surprised at the answer.
Private-label coffee and tea producer FreshBrew is divesting its vending division to Compass Group North America, the owner of Canteen Vending Services. The sale is part of a strategic move from the Houston-based company to focus on its core business.
