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When a devastating fire destroyed a veggie burger factory in cattle country, the owner faced an impossible choice. What happened next transformed a small New Mexico town and proved plant-based food could thrive anywhere.
A Taiwanese company has cracked the code on making sugar-free jellies that don't fall apart in tropical heat, just as Malaysia prepares stricter sugar taxes in 2026. The breakthrough helps food makers create healthier products without sacrificing taste or quality.
A Berkeley company just won $2 million for an edible coating that keeps fruits and vegetables fresh twice as long without any chemicals. The breakthrough could slash grocery store waste by 30% and help feed more people worldwide.
A humble African crop is getting a radical makeover, transforming from traditional stew to smoothies and plant milk that could rival almond and oat. Food scientists say this shift could help young Africans choose climate-friendly protein over meat while supporting smallholder farmers.
A Dutch company is bringing automated greenhouse stores to America, growing fresh vegetables on-site and selling them directly to customers. The technology could help communities struggling with food access while cutting transportation costs and waste.
Thailand's food sector is experiencing major growth as consumers demand healthier, longer-living options. Entrepreneurs are transforming traditional factories into smart, sustainable operations that prioritize wellness without sacrificing taste.
A Korean Australian farmer in Tasmania is making kimchi with an unlikely Australian ingredient that's winning over locals and helping fermented food take root in regional Australia. Sue Glynn's Weet-Bix kimchi formula is turning heads at workshops while connecting two cultures through food.
After her father's dementia diagnosis required a protein-rich diet, Sayanika Deka couldn't find nutritious options that matched Indian tastes. She built IndiMeat, creating India's first ready-to-eat chicken protein bars while creating jobs for tribal women in Assam.
Cotton plants produce enough seeds each year to feed half a billion people, but there's one problem: they're toxic. Now one researcher has found a way to turn them into an affordable protein source that could help address global hunger. #
Leftover sunflower seed flour from oil production is transforming ordinary bread into a protein-packed powerhouse. Brazilian researchers found a way to triple protein content while cutting food waste.
Japanese scientists discovered that fermenting soybeans into natto actively produces supersulfide molecules that could help prevent heart disease. This breakthrough reveals for the first time how fermentation transforms plants at the molecular level.
Pradeep Kannan turned a tiny dessert stall into The Falooda Shop, now earning over $1 million yearly across India and Dubai. His secret? Perfect recipes, smart systems, and believing a simple idea could go global.
A family-run Indian soda company has been fizzing along since 1884, making it older than Coca-Cola itself. Started by a Persian immigrant with just Rs 8 in his pocket, Ardeshir's still delights Pune with unique flavors like jeera masala and spicy ginger.
Australia just approved its first genetically modified whole food for sale: a purple tomato packed with extra antioxidants and a surprisingly sweet flavor. Melbourne shoppers will find them on shelves by mid-2025.
A California company has cracked the code on sweetness using rare fruit proteins that taste exactly like sugar but are actually good for you. Time magazine already named it one of 2023's best inventions.
A pasta company is proving that healthy food can taste amazing by putting chefs, not just scientists, at the center of product development. Their kitchen-first approach is transforming how nutritious ingredients become craveable meals.
Thailand is transforming from the "Kitchen of the World" into a global food innovation powerhouse. A new program backed by government and major corporations is helping startups turn scientific breakthroughs into real products that could change how we eat.
Two London startups just won a major global competition by turning food waste into protein with insects and saving palm trees with AI. They're sharing £1.5 million to scale their solutions across the Middle East and beyond.
Two London companies just won big at the UAE's global food innovation challenge, turning food scraps into protein with fly larvae and protecting palm trees with AI-powered listening devices. They're sharing $1.8 million and joining an ecosystem that's already helped past winners raise over $45 million.