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Scientists can now pinpoint where soybeans are grown within 200 kilometers, a breakthrough that could help stop the third-biggest cause of tropical forest loss. The technology gives companies and regulators real power to verify deforestation-free claims.
A forgotten greenhouse in Uzbekistan is now producing premium strawberries for export, thanks to Korean smart farming technology that transformed 1.5 hectares of unused space into a high-tech food factory. The project shows how innovation can breathe new life into abandoned agricultural infrastructure.
Farmers in India's Thiruvaiyaru region got a game-changing solar-powered cold storage facility that helps them preserve and ripen 100 tonnes of bananas without relying on expensive grid electricity. The innovation tackles crop waste while opening new opportunities for banana and betel leaf growers.
A New Zealand entrepreneur has won $10,000 for developing tender red meat that elderly people can eat without chewing. The innovation could transform underused meat cuts into premium nutrition products for aging populations worldwide.
A new California innovation center gives agriculture startups something they've never had before: real farmland to test their robots and AI systems. Reservoir Farms just opened its doors to 12 companies developing technologies that could transform how America grows food.
Korean food giant Samyang Foods just opened a European research hub in the Netherlands to develop the next generation of plant-based foods. The company chose Wageningen, home to one of the world's top food science universities, to tap into Europe's innovation ecosystem.
Singapore's cultivated meat industry is set to nearly triple over the next decade, growing at nearly 16% annually as demand for sustainable protein alternatives reaches new heights. The city-state is cementing its position as a global leader in food innovation.
A Belgian food giant and California startup are partnering to create the first commercially available lab-grown chocolate within two years. The innovation could transform a $123 billion industry while offering a more sustainable path forward.
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.
South Korea is emerging as the world's top destination for food technology, transforming how people eat with AI-powered devices and apps. The country launched the World FoodTech Forum in 2024 to share its innovations with the world.
A company from The Hague is opening stores that grow fresh vegetables right where customers shop, using AI-powered greenhouses that need almost no human supervision. The model could bring year-round fresh produce to neighborhoods where it's hardest to find.
A tech reviewer visited Seattle's robot barista expecting to hate it. Instead, Jarvis the robotic arm made her a surprisingly decent rose latte and got her name right.
The Middle East is turning climate challenges into opportunity, pouring billions into agricultural innovation that could feed the future. With record venture capital and fast-track regulations, the region is becoming an unexpected global leader in food technology.
A Japanese company has created energy drinks inside collectible cards that snap open with one hand. The Street Fighter-themed cards pack a full energy boost into just 12 milliliters.
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.
A naturally sweet sugar that doesn't trigger insulin spikes just became affordable to produce, thanks to an unlikely hero: slime mold. Tagatose could finally give people with diabetes and health-conscious eaters a real alternative to artificial sweeteners.