The Animal Empire Strikes Back!
Why is this significant? It’s been said that “cows are not getting any better”, but what if they are? Technology has seemed to favour high
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Nestle says innovation is not dead!
Why is this significant? Too many big food companies are admitting technological innovation bankruptcy. These companies simply start VC arms and everyone says wow, what
What if cattle didn’t produce methane?
Why is this significant? Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by industrial animal farming are a major concern and figure heavily in the arguments for cell-based and
Featured 5 Technologies That Will Dominate the Future of Food for Decades!
Most top trends look at consumers and the market. However, I want to look instead at the underlying new technologies driving the Future of Food
Don’t kill your microbiome!
Why is this significant? Immune diseases and psychological issues are on the rise in modern urbanised and urbanising countries. The study of the effect of the
Most significant microbiome research of 2018
Why is this significant? The microbiome is either proven or thought to be responsible for everything from disease to obesity to our moods. Given this, the
A Noah’s Ark of bacteria proposed.
A microbial “Noah’s Ark” is being proposed to protect our microbiome diversity. This proposal is made in an article published recently in Science magazine. Apparently “Western
Nestle wants your DNA!
Nestle is the world’s biggest food company and as part of their long-term strategy is pivoting to health focused foods. Japan has a long history
Table of Disruptive Technologies
It’s been out for a while, but the Table of Disruptive Technologies prepared by the Imperial College London has a fascinating range of technologies. It
Probiotics from baby poop!
Patients with diabetes, obesity, autoimmune disorders and cancer frequently show reduced production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) by their gut microbiome. These SFCAs are beneficial to