Innovations
Smell Maps Create a New Way of Exploring Cities
Sensory exploration is a growing area of interest, for reasons pertaining to both health and enjoyment. By engaging more fully with a broader range of human senses, individuals can experience...
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The Vegetarian Butcher
The mission of The Vegetarian Butcher brand is to make meat substitutes from pulses and cereals, utilising new and sustainable technologies, which offer the taste, texture and traditions of classic...
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STAR Brodo broths
STAR Brodo Broths are ready-made, instantly edible, filtered and, skimmed broths/soups, which are made of quality raw ingredients (meat, vegetables) and free from preservatives, gluten and glutamate. Contact: Brodo Hungary Kft....
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World’s Largest Vertical Mycelium Farm Scales Up Production of Alternative Bacon
MyForest Foods is expected to grow three million pounds of mycelium each year. It only takes MyForest Foods 12 days to grow an entire crop of mycelium, with the harvesting taking...
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Cerbona oat bar with protein
Here is the latest product in the Cerbona sport range, an oat bar with protein, which has no added sugar, as it is made with sweetener. This protein-rich oat bar...
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Nestlé To Launch Vegan KitKat Across Europe After Successful Pilot
Nestlé has announced that it plans to roll out the vegan version of KitKat across Europe following a successful pilot in the UK and some other countries. KitKat V will be sold in 15 countries...
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Funghi is the new meat?
Scientists have developed a technique to cultivate a fungi-based food product that could serve as a healthier, high-quality tasting, and greener alternative to plant-based protein. The protein is cultivated from...
Read moreNestlé Launches New Digital Platform For Young Entrepreneurs
Food giant Nestlé has launched a new platform that brings all its existing innovation initiatives and programmes to one place. The Nestlé Youth Entrepreneurship Platform (YEP) includes Nestlé R+D Accelerator, Purina Unleashed,...
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Riska Gouda Cheese
In September 2022 a very popular cheese variety, Gouda is added to the Riska Cheese portfolio. Pleasant aroma and delicious taste characterise Riska Gouda, which is the perfect choice for...
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German innovation develops no-cocoa chocolate
QOA, a Germany-based startup now part of the tech accelerator Y Combinator, makes cocoa-free chocolate using “precision fermentation” of other ingredients. Over a little more than a decade, the company...
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Carrefour Launches Vegetable Beer Range In Poland
Carrefour Polska has announced that it has launched a vegetable beer range in Poland, which it claims is a first of its kind in the country. The move is part of the retailer’s efforts...
Read moreL’Oréal’s biotech and eco-solutions “invent the future of beauty”
With its yearly innovative beauty report, L’Oréal is shifting research and innovation to focus on green sciences, tech advancements and augmented beauty. The 2021 report is categorized into five key...
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Experts can help mitigate drought damage with digital soil and water management maps
Specialists from the Soil Science Institute (ATK TAKI) of the ELKH Agricultural Science Research Center participate in the development of digital soil and water management maps of agricultural areas within...
Read moreLow-calorie sweetener could promote microbiome health
A new low-calorie sweetener made from mogrosides and galactooligosaccharides may offer the same effects as artificial sweeteners with none of the negative consequences such as increased appetite or weight gain...
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The hidden power in food waste: biomethane could serve as alternative of Russian gas
Biological waste found at every step of the food chain can replace a fifth of Russian gas imports. According to the European Biogas Association (EBA), by 2050 the amount of...
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Tesco UK launches zero emission electric lorries in industry first
Tesco has become the first retailer in the UK to launch a zero-emission electric lorry, with each vehicle replacing 30,000 diesel-fuelled road miles with clean green energy each year. The...
Read moreAn agricultural robot startup from the United Kingdom received £1.5 million for its development
Muddy Machines, an AgTech and robotics company that helps automate crop harvesting, has been awarded £1.5m in project funding. The latest funding round was led by Regenerate Ventures, which specializes...
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Food can be given an eco-label so that we know what it really costs to buy it
Until now, many customers would have been curious about the environmental impact of each food item they purchased. It seems that thanks to an innovation, the truth may soon be...
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The invention of the Australians promises lower overhead costs and an environmentally friendly context for poultry farmers
A new hybrid geothermal and solar energy system can dramatically reduce emissions and energy costs at many Australian poultry farms, according to a recent announcement from the University of Melbourne....
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The non-alcoholic wine market in Australia is cracking
For the majority of wine lovers, alcohol-free wine doesn’t make much sense, but many want to enjoy their favorite drink in Australia without the risk of a hangover. Several wineries...
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Iceland develops recyclable paper packaging for frozen food
Iceland has partnered with sustainable packaging specialist Parkside to create one of the world’s first recyclable paper packaging solutions for frozen food. Designed to package the frozen food retailer‘s Northcoast seafood range, the...
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World’s Poultry Congress is launching today in Paris
World’s Poultry Congress opens today for participants at Paris and on the online platform. The WPC2022 professional programme is focusing especially on sustainability and innovation topics....
Read moreSmurfit Kappa Launches Sustainable District Heating Project
The Smurfit Kappa paper mill in Nettingsdorf, Austria, has launched a sustainable district heating project that will benefit 20,000 homes across three communities when completed. The Irish packaging firm outlined that the scheme...
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Flexitarian consumers driving innovation for meat and dairy alternatives
Innovation across the plant-based field is moving at warp speed, with companies experimenting with new ingredients, striving to meet the pillars of consumer demand: nutrition, taste, flavor and texture. With...
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Let’s find out within a minute how many vitamins are in the vegetable or fruit
The vitamin content of vegetables and fruits is useful information for every farmer, as he lets them ripen or changes his care accordingly. Previously, a laboratory test was required to...
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Lidl Germany launches “rescue bags” for imperfect fruit and vegetables
Every year, more than 11 million tons end up in the trash in Germany alone, of which 7 percent can be linked to retail outlets. Germany’s Lidl is now trying...
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Biodegradable silk could replace microplastics widely used in industrial products
Biodegradable silk could replace microplastics widely used in industrial products According to ECHA, the European Chemicals Agency, an estimated 42,000 tonnes of microplastics are released into the environment each year as...
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Switzerland’s new underground logistics system aims for sustainability
Switzerland’s new Cargo Sous Terrain (CST) logistics system is the latest innovation in flexible transport for small-component goods. The CST system is a privately funded initiative aiming to create an...
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The use of waterless products in personal care launches is increasing globally
The use of waterless products in personal care launches is increasing globally, featuring a + 157 year-over-year increase when comparing 2020 and 2021 launches. In 2021, the top category of...
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A revolutionary system for providing extra nutrients to plants is being developed in Hungary
TS Labor Kft. is developing a system for the extra nutrient supply of plants with EU support in cooperation with Pannónia Medicina Zrt. and the University of Szeged – the...
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