By 2025-05-13 Off “FDA Faces Urgent Call for Clearer Labeling of Alternative Sweeteners Amid Surge in New Product Launches” More than a year and a half after the Sugar Association submitted its initial petition to the FDA, the agency has undergone significant changes, including the appointment of a new president and a newly confirmed…
By 2025-05-13 Off Title: Motif FoodWorks Challenges Impossible Foods Patent as Plant-Based Competition Heats Up UPDATE: April 20, 2022: Motif FoodWorks has submitted a petition to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, contesting the validity of the Impossible Foods patent that is central to this dispute. Through this petition, Motif…
By 2025-05-13 Off “Survey Reveals U.S. Consumers’ Awareness Gap on Sodium Intake and Health Risks” According to the Ajinomoto SALTS survey, 53% of U.S. consumers view sodium content as a significant factor when deciding what to eat, ranking behind taste (83%), health and nutritional value (60%), and cost/price (59%). This…
By 2025-05-13 Off “Yali Bio: Pioneering Sustainable Plant-Based Fats Through Precision Fermentation” Biotechnology is a scientific discipline, yet Yulin Lu perceives it as something more profound. It encompasses processes, chemistry, and creation, but Lu envisions it as a means to transition society toward a more sustainable approach…
By 2025-05-13 Off “Surge in Food Prices: February Sees Biggest Increase Since Pandemic’s Start, Citrus Farmers Face Challenges Amid Supply Chain Crisis” According to CNBC, February recorded the largest monthly increase in food prices since April 2020, the second month of the pandemic. Baked goods saw a 1.3% rise in prices, with flour and prepared mixes increasing…
By 2025-05-13 Off “Revolutionizing Berry Production: Driscoll’s and Plenty’s Strategic Partnership in Vertical Farming” Both Driscoll’s and Plenty are reaping the rewards of their collaboration on a vertical farm specifically designed for strawberries. For Driscoll’s, a prominent player in the berry industry that has already made a substantial, yet…
By 2025-05-13 Off “Rethinking Food Labeling: The Push for Transparency in Health and Wellness Choices” After two years of pandemic-related lockdowns, many Americans are increasingly prioritizing personal choices that enhance health and wellness. According to the Attest study, nearly half of consumers expressed a desire for food to contribute positively…
By 2025-05-13 Off “From Waste to Worth: Greg Belt’s Vision for Repurposing Barley in the Food Industry” For years, Greg Belt has been labeled as crazy or told that he is simply wasting his time. Now, he’s determined to prove the skeptics wrong. Belt, a former global vice president of sustainability at…
By 2025-05-13 Off “Revolutionizing Collagen: The Shift to Cell-Cultured and Ethical Alternatives in Beauty and Nutrition” Collagen, an animal-sourced protein known for alleviating joint, back, and knee discomfort while enhancing skin elasticity, has gained popularity in both the beauty and food industries over recent years. Traditionally derived from the skin and…
By 2025-05-13 Off “Emerging Trends in Dairy-Free Desserts and Sustainable Beverages: Danone’s So Delicious, Patagonia’s Kernza Pils, and the Rise of CBD-Infused Energy Drinks” Dairy-free ice cream has occupied a small segment of the market for years. However, as plant-based alternatives become increasingly adept at mimicking animal-based products, this landscape is likely to shift. A notable example is Danone’s…