Cultivated meat ‘likely to be widely accepted by the general public, especially the younger generations’, claims start-up after study

Lab-grown meat meat will be a ‘significant’ part of peoples’ future diets, the Isreali cultured meat start-up Aleph Farms has claimed after its study revealed ‘compelling’ support among young UK and US consumers. The research, published by the journal Foods, ​showed patterns of greater openness to trying such products by younger generational groups: 87-89% of Gen Z adults,

Hyperspectral imaging can see inside fruit, so we know exactly when it will be ripe

When a shipment of avocados arrives at an importer in the Netherlands, each fruit goes down a conveyor belt and two things happen: First, a machine applies an invisible, edible coating to help the avocado last longer. Next, the machine uses hyperspectral imaging—the same tech used by NASA to look for life on Mars—to look

Ancient grains tap into at-home breakfast trends

Due to COVID-19, more consumers are eating breakfast at home as more people are working at home. This brings companies to look for ways to differentiate their breakfast products may explore ancient grains for innovative ideas, as discussed in the article below. Sorghum, millet, amaranth and teff are some of the ancient grains appearing in

Ancient Grains: The crossroads of culture, health, and sustainability

“Ancient grains may have an increasingly important role to play in the next several decades as climate change transforms aspects of our agricultural system. Grains require far fewer gallons of water per calorie than most other foods, and ancient grains, specifically, tend to be more tolerant of extreme weather than other crops. From their nutritional benefits, and their robust

What U.S. consumers want in alternative seafood products

A new survey conducted by GFI and Kelton Global showed that, in addition to excellent taste and texture, messaging about alternative seafood products’ environmental, health, and functional benefits can broaden their appeal among U.S. consumers. There is an urgent and sizable need for new approaches to meet increasing global demand for seafood, and alternative seafood

The salmon in this sushi didn’t come from the ocean—it was harvested from a bioreactor

“As with beef and pork, there are strong environmental arguments for finding new ways to provide salmon to consumers. Fishing, in general, poses risks beyond destroying biodiversity; deep-sea trawling, for example, may release as much carbon dioxide from the ocean floor as flying does in the atmosphere. Fish farms can cause water pollution, and they rely on

Infinitely Recyclable Plastic – PDK poly(diketoenamine)

“Plastics are a part of nearly every product we use on a daily basis. The average person in the U.S. generates about 100 kg of plastic waste per year, most of which goes straight to a landfill. Less than two years ago, Helms announced the invention of a new plastic that could tackle the waste crisis head

Fungi protein is starting to enter the plant-based meat market

“The plant-based protein market has two new contenders with the launch of the first products from food-tech startup Nature’s Fynd: dairy-free cream cheese and meatless breakfast patties, both made from a fungi protein with roots in Yellowstone National Park’s volcanic springs. The fungi-protein derived from a microbe called Fusarium strain flavolapis was discovered on a research trip

How Do Scientists Build The Best Diet For Astronauts?

“Food is key to our daily functions by fueling our activity and fortifying our bodies and minds. Most of us with access to various food sources, meanwhile, don’t need to worry about meal prepping quite as much as NASA. In space, where astronauts confront drastic environmental and physical changes, the need for safe, nutritious and

The Twin Tyrannies of Food Production: Arable Land & Freshwater

“While the pandemic has shown us that the global food system is very resilient, some weaknesses have been highlighted. In particular, some countries temporarily banning food exports showed that, in a crisis, countries will look after themselves first. It clearly demonstrated that countries that have arable land and freshwater have food, those that don’t are