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Race to Zero: AI development delves into decarbonisation

As the food industry moves towards net zero commitments, new artificial intelligence (AI) solutions focus on transforming sustainability data management.

Ultra-Processed Foods Reframing ultra-processed foods to improve consumer perceptions

Mounting concerns around ultra-processed foods point to the need for new product development encompassing positive processing techniques, nutrient fortification, and whole-food ingredient inclusion, says a Mintel expert at Fi Europe.

Sustainability Guidance is coming for business on 'breakthrough' sustainability legislation

The incoming Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is “a breakthrough in legislation” that will shift the commitment dial of companies from voluntary to legally binding, noted a legal expert speaking on a panel at Fi Europe, where data analysis emerged as a key lever to initiate the necessary supply chain transformation.

Upcycling Transforming beer brewing byproduct into nutritious, sustainable dry ingredients for food

Using advanced processing methods, Swiss startup ProSeed has created a technology to transform brewer’s spent grain, a wet byproduct of beer brewing, into dry and nutritionally-rich ingredients for the food industry.

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Startups

Winners of the 2024 Fi Europe Startup Challenge announced!Winners of the 2024 Fi Europe Startup Challenge announced!

byNiamh Michail

Finding food solutions through open innovation [Interview]

Startups

Finding food solutions through open innovation [Interview]Finding food solutions through open innovation [Interview]

byAnthony Fletcher

How NASA’s space-driven biotech encourages food innovators to reach for the stars [Interview]

Innovation & Technology

How NASA’s space-driven biotech encourages food innovators to reach for the stars [Interview]How NASA’s space-driven biotech encourages food innovators to reach for the stars [Interview]

Using AI to develop data-driven scratch cooking aids [Interview]

Innovation & Technology

Using AI to develop data-driven scratch cooking aids [Interview]Using AI to develop data-driven scratch cooking aids [Interview]

byAnthony Fletcher

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How biomanufacturing can boost new product development [Interview]

Sponsored Content

How biomanufacturing can boost new product development [Interview]How biomanufacturing can boost new product development [Interview]

Accelerating ingredient replacement with predictive tools [Interview]

Sponsored Content

Accelerating ingredient replacement with predictive tools [Interview]Accelerating ingredient replacement with predictive tools [Interview]

Reports

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Chinese food trends: Balancing innovation and tradition [Report]

FoodTech

Chinese food trends: Balancing innovation and tradition [Report]Chinese food trends: Balancing innovation and tradition [Report]

byCaroline Macdonald

Trendspotting at Fi Europe: Your guide to the biggest food and drink trends of 2025 [e-Mag]

Food Trends

Trendspotting at Fi Europe: Your guide to the biggest food and drink trends of 2025 [e-Mag]Trendspotting at Fi Europe: Your guide to the biggest food and drink trends of 2025 [e-Mag]

byNiamh Michail

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Additives & Ingredients

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Protein

The quiet shift to alternative proteins: Collaboration and silent reformulation are reshaping the industry, say experts The quiet shift to alternative proteins: Collaboration and silent reformulation are reshaping the industry, say experts

The alternative proteins category is continuing to grow while maturing from its disruptive origins to a more integrated and collaborative approach with “legacy” industries like meat and dairy producers, according to industry experts.

Fibres

'Business unusual': Sustainable innovation in ingredient sourcing 'Business unusual': Sustainable innovation in ingredient sourcing

A new report published by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) presents a collection of ‘business unusual’ case studies to illustrate the alternative possibilities and approaches some companies are taking that could transform forest and food supply chains.

Startups

Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts & Seeds

‘Investing in women is the biggest part of our success’ – Inez van Oord [Interview]‘Investing in women is the biggest part of our success’ – Inez van Oord [Interview]

A move to Uganda sparked a journey into the food industry for Inez van Oord. She reflects on the challenges and successes of creating economic opportunities for Ugandan women through the jackfruit industry, the impact of sustainable sourcing, and how women are shaping the future of agriculture.

Upcycling

Transforming beer brewing byproduct into nutritious, sustainable dry ingredients for food Transforming beer brewing byproduct into nutritious, sustainable dry ingredients for food

The Fi Webinar Series covers key food and beverage market topics, offering attendees the opportunity to get up to speed on marketing strategies, ingredient sourcing, and product development.

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Fermented green lentils have powerful egg replacement properties

Bakery

Fermented green lentils have powerful egg replacement properties Fermented green lentils have powerful egg replacement properties

How are dairy companies navigating the path to net zero?

Dairy

How are dairy companies navigating the path to net zero?How are dairy companies navigating the path to net zero?

Food without friction: The ‘super lubricity’ technology with fat replacement potential

Fats & Oils

Food without friction: The ‘super lubricity’ technology with fat replacement potential Food without friction: The ‘super lubricity’ technology with fat replacement potential

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Beverages

Traditional fermented drinks like Uganda’s obushera are introducing probiotics to emerging markets Traditional fermented drinks like Uganda’s obushera are introducing probiotics to emerging markets

During this Fi Europe 2023 Women's Networking Breakfast panel discussion, we discuss why empowering, involving, and connecting women in the food system has never been more critical to safeguarding the future of the food.

Fi Europe

Taking place 2 - 4 December 2025 in Paris, Food Ingredients Europe has been uniting the world's leading food & beverage suppliers, buyers, R&D experts and production specialists for over 30 years.