Food and beverage processors face profound disruption from changing consumer and customer needs. For starters, consumers are voicing more environmental concerns and they are shifting to more mindful and planet-friendly diets. Likewise, they are gravitating toward more nutritious food choices to achieve personal wellbeing goals.
Education, recognition, and mentoring help SFA members navigate a growing industry
October 4, 2019
The newly redesigned SFA logo, an imperfect circle, captures the constantly shifting and evolving industry and the limitless effects that food and drink have on our culture and everyday lives.
I’ve witnessed some impressive paradigm shifts in how consumers — and product developers — understand and use food and ingredients. The needless demonization of salt, fat, meat, and sugar has moved away from the focus of concern, with most Americans recognizing the idea of moderation and moving away from the guilt that preoccupied everyfood decision.
Aleph Farms is shaping the future of meat by turning cow cells into beef cuts, replicating the complex shape, texture and flavor of a steak
December 14, 2018
Aleph Farms successfully grown slaughter-free steak, without the need for devoting vast tracts of land, water, feed, and other resources to raise cattle for meat and uses no antibiotics.
The company announced an agreement to work with two business incubators, Plug and Play and 1871, that will directly connect it to the startup communities of Silicon Valley and Chicago
February 16, 2018
The move is a unique opportunity to develop the future of the industry by combining the expertise of one of America’s largest food company with the energy, innovation and entrepreneurialism of startup culture.
Forward-looking companies are developing solutions to replace traditional farms and factories with scientifically engineered ingredients and finished products
November 14, 2017
The rapid expansion in the variety of food and drink retail channels will fuel the opportunity for recommendations, promotions and product innovations that are personalized based on individual consumer behavior.