Plants or Fermentation-based Dairy: What should you focus on?
Dairy is responsible for 2.9 percent of total human-induced greenhouse gas emissions. To add to it, one liter of milk requires 628 liters of water, surpassing the water footprint of all the other foods and making it the largest polluter of water. Such numbers have spurred the R&D efforts to find environmentally friendly, sustainable dairy alternatives […]
Yili and Fonterra are taking probiotics beyond digestive wellness
Probiotics have gained widespread recognition for their role in promoting a healthy gut and improving digestion. However, the impact of probiotics extends far beyond the digestive system. This article explores the companies harnessing the power of probiotics to address mental health issues, combat aging, and boost immunity. Probiotics Beyond Gut Health. Fonterra’s approach to enhancing […]
Nestle’s Dairy Supplement Helps Cancer Patients. What’s Next for Specialized Nutrition in Dairy?
I see a growing interest not only in medical nutrition but in specialized nutrition. The worldwide demand is not a trend; this development is here to stay as consumers are increasingly aware of a healthy diet. This holds for people who are getting older, for athletes or for those living busy lives. Herman Ermens, President, […]
5G Companies: Which Players are Leading the Market?
This is the third article of the 5G series. The first article covered the features that set 5G apart from its predecessors, along with new technologies. In the second article, its application areas in various domains have been discussed. Given its extensive application areas, one wonders—which companies are doing research on 5G? Recognizing a shared […]
Targeted Sugar Removal Technology – Insights from Michael Gordon, CEO of Blue Tree Technologies
The rising diabetes-related deaths and the detrimental effects of obesity have prompted governments to take action. Regulatory bodies are introducing sugar-reduction laws in the food and beverages sector, thus encouraging companies to adopt sugar-reduction technologies. However, reducing sugar while maintaining consumers’ taste preferences has remained a challenge for the industry. Blue Tree Technologies‘ selective sugar […]
Seven 3D Food Printing Startups Disrupting the Food Industry
In March this year, a group of engineers successfully made a delectable cheesecake from scratch on a 3D printer. Until now, most 3D food printing was only possible for uncooked products. Columbia Engineering’s research, on the other hand, used lasers to cook the cheesecake as it prints. (Source) As the world becomes increasingly fascinated by […]
Scaling up Sugar Reduction to 80% – Insights from Eran Blachinsky, Co-founder Better Juice
As the demand for low-sugar food and beverage options grows, companies face the challenge of delivering the same great taste without compromising health. Catering to the trend, companies and startups are exploring novel approaches and developing products that meet consumer demands. One such startup we came across is Better Juice. The Israeli startup can cut […]
GreyB Technology Trends 2023: Keeping Pace with Technology
“The future of innovation has to include not only technology but economic viability.” – Dennis Muilenburg (CEO of Boeing) The pace of technological change is accelerating rapidly, and with AI powering every industry, 2023 is set to be a pivotal year in this ongoing revolution. One of the most significant moves is the convergence of […]
5G in Healthcare: A Game-Changer for Remote Diagnosis and Treatment
The healthcare industry is witnessing a paradigm shift in patient care. The advent of remote healthcare Post COVID-19 has democratized access to quality and affordable medical services across the globe. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, telehealth visits in March 2020 saw a staggering 154% increase compared to the previous year. […]
Sodium-ion Batteries: A Boon for EV & Stationary Energy Storage Systems
Lithium-ion batteries have been the dominant energy source in electric vehicles (EVs) for more than 2 decades now. However, in recent years, a new worthwhile contender has emerged, one which is more abundant in nature: sodium-ion batteries. As the name suggests, these batteries have sodium ions as the charge carrier. The transfer of ions between […]
These Breakthrough technologies are transforming Hospital Management Solutions
According to a ShiftMed survey in 2021, almost half of all nurses in the United States (49%) are considering leaving the profession within the next two years. However, a new wave of startups is emerging, aiming to use hospital management solutions to alleviate hospital staffing shortages. In the last 12 to 24 months, these startups […]
Revolutionizing Preservation: Leading Freeze-Drying Companies & Start-Ups!
Food companies and their customers are increasingly looking for a light, easy-to-store products with a longer shelf life, which explains the popularity of freeze-drying technology. Moreover, with the help of this technology, manufacturers don’t have to compromise on the nutritional value, flavor, and appearance of the products, which is a problem with other preservation methods. […]
9 Food Waste Management Companies & Startups at the Forefront of Innovation
EU’s Waste Framework Directive has set a goal to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030, where member states must measure and report their food waste levels periodically. Similarly, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed a hierarchy of actions to manage food waste. The European Union and the United States have implemented food waste […]
5 Printing Inks that are Reducing Carbon Footprint in Packaging
The European Union’s mandate to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 has made sustainability a top priority for companies worldwide. As a result, industries are adopting alternatives to various processes of their production, leading to GHG emissions. One area companies are readily reducing their carbon footprint by using eco-friendly printer ink is the packaging. While they […]
10 Must-Know Digital Food Supply Chain Startups and Companies
A digital supply chain involves using advanced technologies and insights to help stakeholders make better decisions about resources as per the customers’ demand. Since food supply chains increasingly rely on big-data management solutions to boost collaboration and improve business performance, going digital was the natural next step. As a result, the digital Food supply chain […]
Companies and Startups Making Personalized Nutrition Mainstream
Following the growing trend of precision medicine, which seeks to tailor medical treatments to an individual’s specific health needs, personalized nutrition has also gained much popularity in recent years. As a result, many personalized nutrition companies and startups have emerged in the market. The increased focus on health and wellness has led many people to […]
