Why “Zero-Shot” AI remains out of reach for industrial food R&D

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.

Brevel introduces indoor-cultivated chlorella ingredient for nutraceutical applications

Israeli microalgae company Brevel has launched Purallis™, a clean-label chlorella ingredient cultivated entirely indoors using a closed, sterile bioreactor system. The product targets nutraceutical formulators seeking consistent, contaminant-free chlorella amid well-documented supply constraints affecting the ingredient.

Jonathan Roberz, MicroHarvest Co-Founder & COO

MicroHarvest selects Leuna for first large-scale fermentation protein plant

German biotechnology company MicroHarvest has confirmed Industriepark Leuna in Saxony-Anhalt as the site for its first industrial-scale production facility, targeting an annual output of 15,000 tonnes of biomass-fermentation-derived protein ingredients. The announcement marks a significant step in the scale-up of single-cell protein manufacturing in Europe.

SPX FLOW’s APV SteamRecycle wins 2026 SEAL sustainability award

SPX FLOW has received the 2026 SEAL Sustainable Product Award for its APV Infusion UHT system featuring SteamRecycle™ – a closed-loop steam recovery technology designed to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in ultra-high temperature (UHT) processing of dairy, plant-based, and beverage products.

INRAE sets out 15 research and innovation challenges for 2025–2030

French national research institute INRAE has announced 15 research and innovation challenges forming the next phase of its INRAE2030 roadmap, targeting concrete solutions for the agricultural, food, and forestry sectors over the next three to five years.

Foreverland extends Choruba commercial reach through four European confectionery partnerships

Italian foodtech company Foreverland has announced partnerships with four European confectionery manufacturers to expand commercial production of products based on Choruba®, its cocoa-free carob-based chocolate alternative. The agreements with Incom Leone, Walcor, Maxtris and Dulciar will bring a range of Choruba-based formats to private label, retail and promotional markets across Europe.

Microrobots in food science: From proof of concept to processing line

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.

Sunflower seed flour byproduct yields high-protein, antioxidant-rich functional breads

Brazilian researchers have demonstrated that partially defatted sunflower seed flour – a widely overlooked byproduct of industrial oil extraction – can be incorporated into bread formulations to significantly enhance protein content and antioxidant activity. Critically, an aqueous extract of the flour preserves the rheological properties associated with conventional wheat bread, offering a viable route for […]

Rice milling byproducts offer new protein sources for plant-based cheesemaking

A peer-reviewed study published in Future Foods has characterised proteins extracted from three rice milling fractions – brown rice, broken kernels and rice bran – derived from a single cultivar, and assessed their performance in plant-based cheese prototypes. The research establishes clear links between protein subunit composition, functional properties and cheesemaking outcomes, pointing to new […]

Munson Machinery rotary batch mixer enables precise multi-stage coating in nutraceutical production

Nutraceutical Research Sciences, LLC (NRS), a private-label manufacturer of nutraceuticals and novel ingredients, has built its manufacturing capability around a model 700-TS-50-SS Rotary Batch Mixer from Munson Machinery. The company produces a wide range of products – from anti-aging supplements and sports nutrition to vitamins and meal replacements – using proprietary processes that depend on […]