Europe’s top food tech innovations to be revealed
From AI-powered NPD to edible packaging, precision farming to personalised nutrition, start-ups are shaping the future of food and beverage. But which new technologies are the best?
Archives for May 7, 2025
Novo Nordisk triples Wegovy sales beyond US, yet future sales outlook falls
The success of Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 drugs is going global
FBIF
China food industry internationalisation efforts driven by open ‘brand space’, local competition - expert
China food brands’ enthusiastic shift to international expansion has been driven by intense local competition as well as the opportunitiy to fill readily available open ‘brand space’ left by other multinational brands.
Five top coffee trends for 2025
What’s driving the coffee category forward in 2025? Here are five top trends to watch
Beyond Meat doubles down on plant-based chicken with Beyond Chicken Pieces
Beyond Meat’s Chicken Pieces launched earlier this week in 1,900 Kroger stores nationwide
Keurig offsets coffee prices for customers with auto-subscription discount
The coffee company taps into key purchasing drivers for affordability, value and convenience
Founders' Fundamentals
Surviving tariffs: How CPG startups can prepare for whatever comes next
CPG founders must think on their feet to work around tariff-induced supply chain disruptions, collaborating with co-manufacturers and ingredient suppliers on innovative solutions to business obstacles
What eggs’ popularity can teach the food and beverage industry about disruption
The ubiquitous egg continues to remain a popular source of protein - despite shortages and record high prices - demonstrating how other product categories can do the same
Deadly parasite threatens fishing industry
Parasite devastating global fish farms as financial losses exceed €58.7m a year
Bunge pumps €484m into new soy protein plant as demand grows
Growing demand for plant-based protein has buoyed Bunge to pump significant sums into a new processing facility
AI-driven microbiology platform to boost fermentation output
The tech promises to significantly cut new product development time and cost
Big Interview
EFSA’s future: Executive director Bernhard Url reveals the vision
How will the European Food Safety Authority evolve to combat the world’s food and drink safety challenges?
Dairy in Asia: How protein demand and flavoured cheese trends can create new growth avenues
Growing demand for protein-rich products and flavoured cheeses is reshaping consumer preferences in Asia, fuelled by rising health awareness and exposure to global food trends, says the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB).
FSSAI proposes stricter rules for dairy analogues to protect consumer transparency
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is proposing regulatory amendments to tighten labelling, usage, and licensing rules for dairy analogues amid growing concerns over consumer confusion and misuse.
Kopitiam to the world: Singapore’s Gold Kili launches hot/cold Duo Brew coffee
Singapore’s Gold Kili is launching a new Duo Brew coffee series designed for both hot and cold brewing.
Alt Protein Watch: Functional benefits, hybrid innovation, China biosynthesis and more
Functional benefits, hybrid innovation, China biosynthesis and more in this edition of Alt Protein Watch.