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The FoodTech 500 Alumni News Round-up (May 15 – June 11 Edition)
Check out what some of the FoodTech 500 Alumni have been up to lately with our latest round-up (June 2025 Edition)
Alternative Coffee and Chocolate Market Update: 2025 State of Play
2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the alternative coffee and chocolate industry. With over €300M raised in funding and major retail inroads, the sector is gaining serious ground. But can pricing and consumer habits keep up with innovation?
Rising Stars: Newcomers in the 2024 FoodTech 500
The 2024 FoodTech 500 features a dynamic cohort of new companies redefining food and agricultural technology. These rising stars are innovating across the entire food value chain, with significant impacts in areas like agricultural biotechnology, sustainable protein production, waste reduction, and the application of digital solutions.
Crumbling the Barriers: New Report on How Upcycling Transforms European Retail Food Waste
A new report by Rebread, "Crumbling the Barriers Vol. II," analyzes food waste reduction efforts across 50 European retailers, focusing on bread and bakery waste. It spotlights innovation trends and the emerging role of upcycled food in the retail sector, aligning with circular economy principles.
The FoodTech 500 Alumni News Round-up (April 18 – May 14 Edition)
Check out what some of the FoodTech 500 Alumni have been up to lately with our latest round-up (May 2025 Edition)
Redefining Food Manufacturing with Biotech
In a world facing mounting pressure to feed growing populations while addressing climate change, (Bio)tech-enabled Food Manufacturing has emerged as one of the most promising frontiers within what we, at Forward Fooding, call the Wave 3.0 of FoodTech innovation.


