Future food and drink news changing the way we eat

3 Apr

Coronavirus case studies: How food startup Karma switched to deliveries

In the last few years, a variety of startups have taken on the issue of food waste, with app Karma being one of the most prominent players in the space.

1 Apr

Coronavirus case studies: How FruPro is fighting food waste

Startup FruPro has released a not-for-profit platform to combat food waste during the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak that could potentially help feed half a million people in just 2 days with food previously destined for the bin.

30 Mar

Coronavirus case studies: How supplier Foodchain is switching to home delivery

Even before the UK government ordered the closure of restaurants and cafes to combat the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus, the disease was hitting hospitality hard, but for suppliers such as Foodchain, the decision was a major blow.

23 Mar

Coronavirus case studies: How Slerp is helping hospitality pivot to takeaway

The hospitality industry is currently taking an unprecedented pummelling from the coronavirus.

20 Dec

Innovative Christmas drinks for an unusual alcoholic tipple

The festive season is truly upon us, promising a week of drinks aplenty.

19 Dec

Alcohol-free drinks for Christmas without the hangover

For those of us avoiding alcohol but still wanting to get into the spirit of the day, Christmas drink options have been traditionally on the weak side.

2 Dec

Genetically modified rice project nets $15m to engineer climate change-resistant strain

A genetically modified rice research project that is currently underway at Oxford University has attracted $15m funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

18 Nov

A light recipe for the future of fish farming

Signify, formerly Philips Lighting, has confirmed today that it has introduced its underwater lighting solutions for fish farms into the South American market, partnering with Australis Seafoods in Chile after several years of development, as the main provider of aquaculture LED lighting for its salmon fisheries.

30 Oct

Heston Blumenthal enters the foodtech foray as robotic restaurant advisor

British Michelin starred chef Heston Blumenthal has for the first time got involved in the foodtech startup world by joining robotics restaurant developer Karakuri as a board advisor.

21 Oct

Lab-grown meat breakthrough brings realistic food texture a step closer

Scientists have brought the goal of commercially available lab-grown meat a step closer by successfully growing cow and rabbit muscles on edible scaffolds in order to mimic the texture and consistency of real meat.

9 Oct

This company has 3D printed artificial beef in space

Food-tech startup Aleph Farms has developed a way to produce artificial beef in space using 3D bioprinting technology.

7 Oct

Genome-edited bull success raises hopes of genetic engineering as animal welfare solution

Scientists have published the results of a study where a genome-edited bull successfully passed on its new genetic trait to its offspring – demonstrating the potential use of genetic engineering in livestock.

29 Aug

World’s first hydrogen-powered gin distillery nets UK government funding

The UK government is investing in a project to convert an existing craft gin distillery so that is powered by hydrogen, as part of a slew of funding in low-carbon technology projects.

29 Aug

F1’s Lewis Hamilton launches Neat Burger, the first international vegan burger chain

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has teamed up with hospitality organisation The Cream Group to launch the world’s first international, plant-based burger chain, Neat Burger.

29 Jul

Smartphone plant disease detector speeds up crop diagnosis

Researchers have created a portable device that farmers can attach to a smartphone to identify plant diseases while in the field.

26 Jul

Boris Johnson wants to turn the UK in a GM crops haven. Can it work?

In his first speech as UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson laid out his vision for post-Brexit Britain, and while there were many predictable points, the issue of GM crops made an unexpected appearance.

24 Jul

Automation

Robotic bar opens in Milan to “empower” city’s drinkers

A robotic bar has opened in Milan, Italy, that is designed to introduce people to the world of industrial robotics and how it can benefit them.

22 Jul

Smart irrigation could save water by predicting rainfall

More than 70% of freshwater is currently used for agriculture, and considering that just 3% of the water on Earth is drinkable, this is a valuable resource.

8 Jul

Plant DNA editing breakthrough vital to future food supply

For the first time in history, researchers have successfully edited mitochondrial plant DNA in a move that has significant positive repercussions for future food security.

3 Jul

Lab-grown meat acceptance is possible, but only if marketed right

Cultured or lab-grown meat has the potential to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the food industry, but only if consumers are willing to eat it.

1 Jul

Millennials are key to the acceptance of edible insects in the West

Millennials and Generation Z should be targeted by companies looking to establish edible insects as a key food source in Western countries, according to research published today.

24 Jun

Extra virgin olive oil is now on the blockchain

Olive oil producer Caroli has partnered with blockchain supply chain solution provider Blocksyte to put its extra virgin olive oil on the blockchain.

24 May

Can technology make vegan pet food a reality?

The increasing awareness on the environmental, personal health and ethical arguments for reducing meat consumption has lead to an increase in the number of vegetarians, vegans and flexitarians.

15 May

Saltwater crop technology to bring food security to the Middle East

saltwater crop technology: food security

An agritech startup is aiming to solve the growing issue of Middle Eastern food security with a technology driven solution for growing crops using saltwater.

10 May

Going green

Meat the revolution: Are we witnessing the decline of meat eating?

It’s universally recognised that our hunger for meat has a direct environmental effect.

9 May

Automation

Meet the Ocado-backed robotics startup bringing hyper-personalisation to restaurants

Robots could soon be a common sight in restaurant and café kitchens thanks to Karakuri, a British robotics startup making it possible to provide custom food on an unprecedented scale.

7 May

Milk sensor ‘smells’ spoiled milk so you don’t have to

Many have long trusted the ‘sniff test’ to determine if milk has gone off, but soon technology could take care of that for you. Researchers have developed a milk sensor that can detect – or ‘smell’ – if milk has spoiled.

25 Feb

MIT nanotech makes plant genetic engineering “universal”

MIT researchers have developed a genetic tool that uses nanotechnology to improve plant genetic engineering in a bid to improve resistance to tough conditions, such as drought or fungal infections.

22 Feb