The need to preserve food is as old as time, but today’s consumers want preservatives that are natural and sustainable. Innovative firms are harnessing ancient techniques with modern technology, and finding new ways forward. The Challenges of Preservatives With modern refrigeration and food packaging technologies, you might think that food […]
What’s So Special About a Pringle?
Pringles are an iconic global brand, and a completely unique snack food. Scientifically engineered to be an improvement on classic potato chips, and with an incredible history, how do Pringles stack up? If you’re one of the millions of people who watched Claire Saffitz try to replicate Pringles, you probably […]
Babies are Big Business: Innovations in Infant Nutrition
There are few foods more critically necessary, more difficult to synthesize, and more highly regulated, than infant formulas. The obstacles and opportunities in infant nutrition are driving innovation around the world. Let’s take a look. Breastmilk is the Perfect Food Experts and public health agencies around the world agree that […]
Food Waste Reduction at the Source: New Approaches to Sustainability
We all know that food waste is a huge economic and environmental problem. But did you know that only 46% of food waste is generated by consumers? In fact, 51% of waste in Europe takes place during the primary production and processing stages. The Pro-Enrich Project aims to change that. […]
McCormick & Company: A Historic Brand Goes High Tech
American spice giant McCormick & Company is a Fortune 1000 company founded in 1889. But recent years have shown that even old brands can learn new tricks. McCormick & Company was founded and is still headquartered in Maryland, USA, over 132 years ago. Founder Willoughby M McCormick originally sold root […]
Iconic brands: McIlhenny’s Tabasco Sauce
The story of Tabasco sauce is a unique combination of the history of a pepper, the history of a place, and the story of a brand. This legendary product comes from a part of Louisiana that is just 9 square kilometers, to be sold in nearly every country in the […]
Haribo, Spreading Happiness Worldwide
From a small family kitchen in Bonn, Haribo developed the now legendary gummy bear and launched an international confection phenomenon. On the cusp of the 100th anniversary of the Goldbear, let’s learn more about Haribo. Origins of Haribo In 1920, Hans Riegel Sr registered a confectionary company with just a […]
Innovator Spotlight: Food Technology Disruptors
Food is not only essential for survival, but it’s central to our happiness and emotional wellbeing as well. Recent years have seen consumers demanding more options for food that is diverse, responsible, and high quality, and food technology startups are responding to the challenge. Some of this year’s most promising […]
