The Soy Innovation Challenge calls on ag-tech startups and teams to create value for soybean farmers through innovation and technology
March 31, 2020
US soybean farmers principally are price takers in the existing soybean supply chain, without transparent access to market signals originating from end users. Similarly, the complexity of the value chain makes it difficult for end users to buy raw materials that meet their needs.
Products and brands recognized for inspiring a healthy, sustainable future for people and planet
March 30, 2020
NEXTY Award winners are determined in a two-round judging process in the New Hope Network office prior to Expo West. Exhibiting brands can nominate their products, explaining how they exemplify the NEXTY judging criteria of Innovation, Inspiration and Integrity.
Food trends report highlights how the food industry continues to experiment with novel and unusual ingredients
March 24, 2020
A Star is Born is one of Innova Market Insights Top Ten Trends for 2020 (number 8), highlighting how the food industry continues to experiment with novel and unusual ingredients in order to move them into the mainstream. This trend is driven by rising consumer familiarity and acceptance of their roles and potential benefits.
Company to award $100,000 in business grants to three female entrepreneurs
March 10, 2020
Originally intended to be a live, rapid-fire event, WomanMade leveraged the power of technology to carry on virtually via Zoom, committed to advancing and providing much-needed support to female-founded food and beverage businesses.
These one-of-kind awards recognize product development teams for all their creativity, problem solving and execution behind new offerings debuting from March 2019 through March 2020!
Today's consumers are weighing taste adventure and convenience with new considerations related to what's better for me (diet and personal health) and better for the planet (ethics, sustainability).
The financing will enable BlueNalu to develop a production facility, implement strategic alliances for global operations and distribution, and prepare for market launch
March 3, 2020
This financing will enable BlueNalu to develop a good manufacturing practices (GMP) pilot production facility in San Diego, expand its world-class team, implement strategic alliances for global operations and distribution, and prepare for its market launch.
New facility will be dedicated to plant-based foods
February 14, 2020
The new facility, located at Givaudan Woodlands site, will be jointly run by the two companies, bringing together a pilot plant featuring Bühler extrusion and processing equipment and a kitchen and flavor laboratory by Givaudan.
Innovation remains vital as three-quarters of consumers "love to discover new flavors"
February 12, 2020
Interest in flavor, novelty and variety is high, according to a new report from Innova Market Insights revealing that three-quarters of global consumers "love to discover new flavors."
Former Tesco CEO John Burry will assume the role of president
February 11, 2020
Combining deep operational experience in traditional retail with exposure to new technologies and entrepreneurial culture, Burry brings a unique perspective on the future of retail and consumer brands.