Research&Trends

  • La Vie Teams Up with Pizza Hut France to Offer Plant-Based Ham Option

    Categories: Researchs&TrendsPublished On: May 13th, 2024

    French Vegan Meat Initiative La Vie Signs Deal with Pizza Hut France to Offer Plant-Based Ham Option Across Entire Menu in 2024. This partnership allows customers with different dietary preferences (vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians, and meat-eaters) to integrate a plant-based meat analogue into their pizza orders.

  • Reducing Plastic Waste and Streamlining Workflow: Starbucks’ New Environmentally Friendly Cold Beverage Cups

    Categories: Researchs&TrendsPublished On: May 13th, 2024

    Starbucks’ new cold beverage cups will prevent 13.5 million pounds of plastic waste from entering landfills each year by using less plastic. These cups also offer an environmentally friendly option by reducing emissions and conserving water in the production process, while also streamlining store staff workflow.

  • A New Study Reveals Lower Protein Content in Some Plant-Based Meats Compared to Their Meat Counterparts

    Categories: Researchs&TrendsPublished On: May 13th, 2024

    A recent study on the protein content of plant-based meats has revealed that some plant-based steaks and raw meats contain lower protein compared to their meat counterparts. Researchers found that the amino acid profiles and digestibility of plant-based alternatives differ from meat-based products.

  • Climax Foods Disqualified from Good Food Awards Due to Ingredient Concerns

    Categories: Researchs&TrendsPublished On: May 13th, 2024

    Plant-based cheese producer Climax Foods was disqualified from the Good Food Awards (GFA) despite being notified three months prior to the event. The company was disqualified due to the presence of an ingredient called kokum oil (Kokum oil is a seed oil obtained from the seeds of the kokum tree.) which may not be FDA GRAS approved, and because their products were deemed not “retail-ready”.

  • MYOM: An Innovative Solution for Sustainable Oat Milk

    Categories: Researchs&TrendsPublished On: May 13th, 2024

    UK-based MYOM has developed an innovative method for eco-friendly oat milk. The company offers a oatmeal that, when mixed with water, produces oat milk. Each recyclable 65g pouch yields 500ml of oat milk, with refrigeration only required after milk is made. This product reduces packaging waste associated with traditional plant-based milks while also lowering transportation emissions. According to MYOM, these features make their oat blend one of the most sustainable milk alternatives globally.

  • Senoptica Technologies’ Food Waste Prevention Technology Receives FDA Approval in North America

    Categories: Researchs&TrendsPublished On: May 13th, 2024

    The Irish food waste prevention initiative, Senoptica Technologies’ entry into the North American market, has been approved by the FDA. Senoptica Technologies develops optical sensors that determine the oxygen levels inside food packages. This provides manufacturers and retailers with real-time information about the condition of products, allowing them to predict spoilage in advance.

  • FDA Issues Warning Against the Use of Sammy’s Milk Goat Milk Infant Formula as Baby Food

    Categories: Researchs&TrendsPublished On: May 13th, 2024

    Recently, the FDA issued a warning regarding Sammy’s Milk company’s goat milk infant formula, expressing concerns that the formula may not provide adequate nutrition and could potentially be unsafe for use as baby food. The company emphasized that the product is intended only for children between the ages of 12 to 36 months and is not suitable for infants.

  • The Future of Wheat Resistant to Environmental Stresses with Artificial Intelligence and Biotechnology

    Categories: Researchs&TrendsPublished On: May 9th, 2024

    Swedish agricultural technology startup OlsAro develops wheat varieties that are resistant to environmental stress factors by using artificial intelligence and plant biotechnology. Based on the data obtained in 3-year field trials in Bangladesh, OlsAro states that its first product, the salt-tolerant wheat variety, provides 52% higher yield compared to traditional wheat varieties. The enterprise also continues its work on products that are more resistant to heat, have improved nitrogen use efficiency and reduce dependence on synthetic fertilizers.

  • Wow Bao Takes Innovative Steps in the Metaverse

    Categories: Researchs&TrendsPublished On: May 9th, 2024

    Digital restaurant chain Wow Bao continues its efforts to expand into Metaverse and web3. The company announced last week that it was launching Wow Bao on the Roblox platform, following the NFT program it launched a year ago. This is notable as the first example of a fast-food restaurant launching with a loyalty program in the Metaverse. Wow Bao’s presence on Roblox offers users a hot burrito service in the virtual world, beside a loyalty program that offers real-life benefits.

  • Transition from Walk Out Technology to Dash Smart Baskets

    Categories: Researchs&TrendsPublished On: May 9th, 2024

    Amazon plans to remove the walk out application used in the large grocery chain Amazon Fresh. Instead of this technology, customers will be offered Dash smart shopping carts. The new carts will provide customers with scanning and other convenience when placing items in the cart. This move signals that Amazon’s grocery business has entered a new era and is reviewing its current strategy. Amazon plans to renovate its stores as it prepares to expand its Fresh locations in 2024.