Consumer acceptance of cultivated meat remains divided, LinkedIn poll reveals
In a recent inewtrition LinkedIn poll, participants were asked to share their opinions on cultivated, or lab-grown, meat. The results of the poll, which garnered 23 votes, provide a glimpse into the diverse range of sentiments surrounding this emerging food technology. According to the poll, 35% of respondents expressed excitement about cultivated meat, seeing it […]
US approval of stem cell meat paves the way for a revolutionary future of food
According to the Good Food Institute, global investments in alternative proteins, including cultivated meat, reached $2.9 billion in 2022, indicating a substantial commitment from investors. Now, in a groundbreaking development, the United States has granted regulatory approval for the production and sale of stem cell meat, marking a significant milestone in the realm of alternative […]
Navigating transparency in the food and beverage industry: challenges & solutions
Transparency has become a paramount issue in the food and beverage industry, driven by increasing demands from customers for more information about the products they consume. These demands stem from various factors, including supply chain disruptions, rising food prices, and the growing emphasis on conscious consumerism. As food innovators, it is crucial to understand the […]
How To Elevate Your Product Innovation
Raphaëlle is the Founder and Director of inewtrition, with over 25 years of food innovation experience, as a food product developer, working internationally for start-ups and multinationals in converging products for consumer health. Here she talks about the factors that contribute to successful product innovation in the food and beverage industry and how an industry […]
Give food waste a second life: Upcycling & value chain innovation
The Challenge: – Upcycled products utilise ingredients that otherwise would not have gone to human consumption, are procured and produced using verifiable supply chains, and have a positive impact on the environment. The past decade has seen an increase in plant-based alternatives, oat milk, electric cars and compostable packaging. The food system is transitioning from […]
Ensure your food business catches the wave with early signals & trends
What would you be able to achieve if you could correctly identify the right up-and-coming trends for your business or category? It would likely make a big difference to the overall strategic decisions you make as well as inspire different product innovations and ideas. In turn, this could lead to more confident and successful first-to-market […]
What a Good Project Manager Will Do for your Food Business?
What do you think the common denominator is between the most successful projects in the food industry? There are a lot of potential responses to this, but for me, the common denominator is a good Project Manager for their food business. When referring to the Food & Beverage or Health & Wellness industries, in particular; […]
How to Close the Food Innovation Gap
What is an Innovation Gap? An ‘Innovation Gap’ occurs when the belief in the importance of food innovation for future success is present within an organisation or brand. But that same organisation or brand is not satisfied with their current level of innovation. This gap between what they know to be important and true (i.e. […]