Food Tech: Page 4


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    Innovation in the food industry with the help of NMR technology

    Discover how NMR technology is transforming food production with precision, efficiency and sustainability.

    Feb. 3, 2025
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    What food and beverage stakeholders need to know for 2025

    Analysts say the adoption of GLP-1 drugs, the expansion of AI and the growth of multi-billion-dollar M&A deals chart an unpredictable path for the industry this year.

    By Food Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2025
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Food Dive

    The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

    By Food Dive staff
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    Q&A

    Nuritas CEO on how to transform ingredient discovery with AI

    Nora Khaldi, the food tech company’s leader, said its recent $42 million funding round will help expand its mission to identify peptide ingredients.

    By Jennifer Lawinski • Jan. 23, 2025
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    Food experts share ingredient and flavor trends

    Insiders bet on the impact of Gen Z disruption and Gen X nostalgia, while umami and spicy flavors continue their reign.

    By Jennifer Lawinski • Jan. 2, 2025
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    How tech is changing the grocery shopping experience

    Clickable TV ads and livestreaming content are reshaping the grocery shopping experience.

    Dec. 16, 2024
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    Oobli earns FDA GRAS status for monellin

    The global sweet protein platform plans to expand its offerings, which have the potential to replace more than 70% of sugar in the majority of food and beverages.

    By Jesse Klein • Dec. 12, 2024
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    Opinion

    Data and consumer insights are essential for CPG growth in a shifting market

    Financial pressures have led consumers to shop more mindfully, prompting brands to adopt a data-driven approach to delivering value, says Circana’s chief commercial officer.

    By Jeremy Allen • Dec. 10, 2024
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    Opinion

    Where is the food tech sector headed? Cocoa and coffee alternatives provide a clue

    As alternatives to commodities gain traction, companies can create opportunities for investment in both alternative and incumbent solutions, the head of climate tech at J.P. Morgan writes.

    By Kelly Belcher • Dec. 9, 2024
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    Q&A

    PepsiCo’s ‘we can’t do it alone’ thinking prompts food giant to look for outside help

    The snack manufacturer's Culinary Advisory Board consists of chefs, culinary scientists and restaurateurs, to assist in creating new products and provide feedback on its offerings and strategy.

    By Dec. 9, 2024
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    Nostalgia, trending textures and stretched seasons: How Mars is shaping the confections category for 2025 and beyond

    Mars U.S. President of Sales shares 2025 trends and what drives the company’s innovation strategy.

    Dec. 9, 2024
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    Holiday hacks for restaurants: How to turn holiday traffic into engagement and sales with QR Codes

    Tap into the holiday season rush with affordable tech tools you can integrate throughout your restaurant—here’s how.

    By Jenny Coppola • Dec. 9, 2024
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    Clean food ingredients could be the next frontier in skincare

    Consumers are turning to everything from collagen and antioxidants to kefir cultures as they look to improve their appearance.

    By Jesse Klein • Dec. 5, 2024
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    Opinion

    California’s food safety overhaul: From label to table

    With looming compliance deadlines, companies must prepare now to make sure they’re following the state’s food ingredient and labeling laws.

    By Sedina L. Banks and Sherry E. Jackman • Nov. 26, 2024
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    Oishii nabs another $16M as it prepares to take its luxury strawberries worldwide

    The funding comes as the vertical farming company enters the Chicago market and prepares to open its first international facility in Tokyo.

    By Nathan Owens • Nov. 25, 2024
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    How AI is reinventing F&B’s approach to sourcing

    Learn more about tapping into AI and overcoming the most common challenges in NPD.

    Nov. 25, 2024
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    Q&A

    Shiru’s CEO discusses ‘revolutionary possibilities’ of its protein AI platform

    The startup’s database can help food manufacturers incorporate more functional ingredients into their products, Jasmin Hume says.

    By Jennifer Lawinski • Nov. 21, 2024
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    Bridge the gap: Optimizing the impact of advertising in a phygital world

    Discover how grocery brands are transforming the shopper journey with advertising that blends online and in-store experiences to build connections with omnichannel consumers.

    Nov. 18, 2024
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    Exploring the freshest flavor trends for autumn

    As classic pumpkin spice reigns, bold new autumn flavors emerge, redefining fall’s seasonal delights.

    Nov. 18, 2024
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    Nourish Ingredients looks to enter Chinese market with Cabio partnership

    The companies’ first cross-continental collaboration is expected to be mutually beneficial as they seek to expand the reach of plant-based meat.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 12, 2024
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    Kerry Group acquires lactose testing technology

    The taste and nutrition giant said the LactoSens platform is used by food and beverage companies to check for the sugar naturally found in dairy products.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 7, 2024
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    How General Mills found business value in generative AI

    The company drew on its experience developing machine learning solutions to manage the deployment of its MillsChat tool, according to Jaime Montemayor, chief digital and technology officer at General Mills.

    By Matt Ashare • Nov. 6, 2024
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    Better Meat’s drying process will increase demand for its fermented meat fungus, CEO says

    Paul Shapiro said his company’s ability to turn its mycelium into a powder will make it cheaper and easier to use. Its competitors sell frozen or refrigerated products.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 6, 2024
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    Chunk Foods brings its plant-based whole cuts to US retailers

    CEO Amos Golan said the Israel-based company’s proprietary fermentation technique allows it to stand out in the struggling category.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 28, 2024
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    Burcon launches egg replacement amid ongoing bird flu outbreak

    The plant-based ingredient can replace as much as 100% of powdered and shelled eggs, while providing and provide manufacturers with cost savings of up to 30%.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 23, 2024
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    Whole Foods predicts the major food and beverage trends of 2025

    The mega grocer expects to see more niche and ethnic snacks, high protein foods and unique textures in the new year.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 21, 2024