FORWARD FOODING
THE BLOG
9 July 2025
Forward Fooding celebrates the selection of 12 pioneering startups for the inaugural pladis Accelerator Programme. From water lily popcorn to sugar-converting enzymes, these innovations represent the future of snacking, addressing obesity, sustainability, and personalized nutrition through cutting-edge food technology.
11 November 2024
Agriculture guzzles up nearly 70-80% of the world’s freshwater. But with climate change and growing water scarcity, traditional irrigation just won’t cut it. Enter smart irrigation—a tech-savvy solution using IoT, AI, and sensors to deliver water precisely when and where it’s needed, supporting sustainable farming and a greener future.
8 November 2024
Rice is not just a staple food that feeds over half of the world's population—it's also a surprising contributor to climate change, generating emissions equivalent to the entire aviation industry. However innovative farming methods and AgTech startups are transforming how we grow this essential crop, proving that sustainable rice production is possible and profitable.
24 October 2024
Discover how the AgriFoodTech sector is shifting focus towards agricultural biotechnology, precision agriculture, and sustainable food innovation, despite a recent dip in global investments.
15 October 2024
Check out what some of the FoodTech 500 Alumni have been up to lately with our latest round-up (October 2024 Edition)

THE DATA POWERING
THE FOODTECH 500
The FoodTech Data Navigator is the world’s first data intelligence tool that provides insight-rich and up-to-date information about 20,000+ international AgriFoodtech players, allowing you to discover the most relevant companies and organizations for your business and build your own customized data intelligence platform.
Forward Fooding is the world’s first collaborative platform for the food & beverage industry fostering innovation via FoodTech Data Intelligence and corporate-startup collaboration. Headquartered in London with satellite offices in Barcelona and Rome, they have built the largest FoodTech database in the world and have been fostering a global network of AgriFoodTech entrepreneurs since 2015. To learn more visit: forwardfooding.com
CONTACT US
If you have any questions or suggestions, we’d love to hear from you!