FORWARD FOODING
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13 February 2025
Since its inception, the FoodTech 500 has served as a vital pulse check for the global AgriFoodTech ecosystem. Analysis of the FoodTech 500 ranking over the years reveals transformative shifts: the rise of biotech innovation, increased focus on climate action, growing founder diversity, and evolving funding patterns. Get a sneak peek of the 2024 results and what they tell us about the future of food.
5 October 2022
Agriculture is perhaps the sector that has been and will suffer the most from climate change. With 72% of all water withdrawals used by agriculture and 12 million hectares of land lost to desertification, land degradation and drought every year, a revolution in the primary sector is needed in order to be able to face upcoming difficult years.
5 October 2022
A deepdive into novel ways for food manufacturers and retailers to preserve food while keeping it tasty. It is no secret that we human beings are not very good at making good use of the natural resources we have, especially when it comes to food.
13 September 2022
1.6 billion tonnes of food are wasted yearly, one-third of global food production. To give you a clear idea of [...]
13 September 2022
According to EIT Food, it is estimated that by 2054, roughly 11% of our global protein consumption will consist of edible insects. This is not just a sign of preferences that evolve along with our world, but also a coordinated response to a collective concern.

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