Shahar Rosentraub, Chief Product Officer at AKA Foods, evaluates the limitations of zero-shot AI in industrial food formulation, assessing why general-purpose language models lack the domain-specific grounding required for reliable R&D application — and identifies structured, data-driven deployment as the more scientifically credible path forward.
A review published in Nature Food charts the progress of autonomous micro- and nanorobots across three critical domains – food safety monitoring, pathogen removal and food processing – whilst identifying the technical and regulatory barriers that must be resolved before the technology can be deployed at industrial scale.
By Greg Holgate, Business Development Manager (Pharma) at ACI Group For decades, food indulgence was strongly associated with excess: larger portions, richer formulations, and bold flavour and colour systems designed to maximise shelf impact. In product development, indulgence often meant more sugar, more fat, or simply the ability to offer a more intense mouthfeel through […]
EFSA’s comprehensive re-evaluation of sucralose (E 955) confirms the existing acceptable daily intake of 15 mg/kg body weight per day and finds no safety concerns under authorised conditions – but emerging evidence on chlorinated degradation products at elevated temperatures has blocked an application to extend its use into fine bakery wares, with direct implications for […]
As the European Commission moves to revise its Bioeconomy Strategy, France’s national agricultural and environmental research institute, INRAE, has issued a detailed set of recommendations urging policymakers to treat the bioeconomy as a complex socioeconomic system rather than a technical substitution exercise. The implications for the food and agri-food industries are profound – and the […]
Kerry, the Dublin-based global leader in taste and nutrition, has released its 2026 Global Taste Charts, providing food and beverage manufacturers with comprehensive flavour intelligence derived from extensive consumer research and product launch data. The annual report, unveiled on 14 January 2026, identifies dominant, emerging and accelerating flavour profiles across eight product categories, offering manufacturers […]
Luca Menassi, General Manager Asia at TNA Solutions, examines how advanced processing technologies enable confectionery manufacturers to balance traditional product repeatability with innovative formulations. The analysis explores the integration of plant-based gels, functional ingredients, and reduced-sugar formulations whilst maintaining textural integrity, supported by automated depositing systems and data-driven quality control mechanisms essential for modern confectionery […]
Global dairy ingredients supplier FrieslandCampina Ingredients has published its sixth annual trends report, identifying five major nutritional trends expected to shape product development throughout 2026. The report, aimed at food and beverage manufacturers, combines market research, consumer insights, and technical applications to address the growing demand for accessible, functional nutrition.
Griffith Foods, a global product development partner for food companies, has released its culinary trend predictions for 2026. Drawing on insights from its network of more than 50 chefs across six continents, Griffith Foods’ annual Food & Flavor Outlook identifies the most anticipated consumer trends through extensive culinary industry research and collaboration with trusted research […]
Food and beverage engineering experts have predicted that manufacturing agility and increasingly scalable plant-based protein manufacturing will be key trends shaping the sector in 2026.
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