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Boosting Cocoa Yields Without Breaking the Planet
A Cocoa Crisis, with a Dash of Swiss Precision The world has a serious chocolate problem. And no, I’m not talking about our collective...
Sep 265 min read


Chef, Chemist, CEO? Meet the R&D Powerhouse
Imagine if Heston Blumenthal and Alan Sugar had a baby who lived in a lab. You’d get someone who could dream up a wild new flavour...
Sep 155 min read


The Spiky Secret to Greener Growing?
Sea Urchins in Sustainable Greenhouse Systems Attack of the Salad-Loving Sea Urchins Lock your lettuce and shield your spinach. There’s a...
Sep 13 min read


Mission: Impossible Fat – The (Fake) Bacon Revolution
Where’s the (Cultivated) Fat? You know what alt-meat really tastes like? Regret. Regret and freezer burn. For all the fancy packaging and...
Aug 154 min read


A Whole Lot of Dough for Greener Grow
Billions go into defence. Millions into stadiums. But farming? That usually gets the scraps. So when the government suddenly throws 76...
Aug 84 min read


“Brussels Sprouts and Border Disputes” The Bitter Aftertaste of Brexit for Food Trade
Let’s talk about the culinary equivalent of a fridge argument with your ex… yep, the EU - UK trade deal. Five years on from Brexit, and...
Jul 184 min read


Who’s Stirring the Pot? Why Succession Planning Is the Secret Ingredient for Food & Ingredient Businesses
Let’s imagine this: You run a thriving food ingredients company. Three manufacturing sites. A finely tuned (and occasionally...
Jul 114 min read


Why Emotional Intelligence is the Unsung Hero in Food Industry Leadership
When we talk about innovation in food manufacturing, we usually jump to biotech breakthroughs, lab-grown proteins, or robots slapping...
Jul 43 min read


The FDA’s Food Chemical Makeover: About Time, Right?
We are going to talk some more about food chemicals (it’s the hot topic!). Not the sexy kind like vanilla or caffeine, no, I’m talking...
Jun 273 min read


“Would You Like PFAS With That?” The Hidden Ingredients No One Ordered
Food lovers, wellness warriors, and snackers of all stripes… brace yourselves. Because while we’ve all been busy obsessing over carbs,...
Jun 203 min read


From Grain to Greatness: Why the Secret to Success Isn't Just in the Soil!
Today we're stepping out of the field and into the boardroom… with a bag of rice! Bear with me, because this is about a whole lot more...
Jun 133 min read


Across the Pond & On Our Plate: Protecting the Flavour of Food Safety!
We are diving into a topic that's got everyone's taste buds and political sensors tingling: Food Standards in the UK-US Trade Deal! So,...
Jun 63 min read


The Leadership Buffet: Why Variety Makes for a Stronger Team
The food industry, like many others, hasn't always been the best at giving women the recognition they deserve. We see incredible women in...
May 304 min read


Sustainability Superheroes: The Rise of the CSO & What It Means For YOU
Ready to dish out the good stuff! Today's special? A heaping helping of...sustainability! Specifically, we're talking about the...
May 235 min read


Big Brother is Watching… Your Lettuce Intake? Salad Vending Machines Powered by AI
The future of food is here, and it's… vending machines? I know, I know, that sounds about as exciting as a lukewarm cup of instant...
May 164 min read


Moon Burgers and Martian Meals – Is Space the Final Frontier for the Food Industry?
Buckle up, because we're about to boldly go where no newsletter has gone before – into the vast expanse of space! Forget Michelin stars...
May 94 min read


Ready Meal Health Alert! – Are Ready Meals a Feast or a Famine for Our Health?
Picture this: It's 7 pm, you're tired after a long day, the fridge is looking emptier than a politician's promises, and the thought of...
May 24 min read


From Soggy Chips to Healthy Meals - School Dinners, Is it Time for a Food Fight?
Grab your lunch trays and settle in, because today we're talking about something near and dear to my heart (and hopefully yours)......
Apr 254 min read


High-Tech Meets Homegrown
The AgriTech industry is experiencing a seismic shift, driven largely by evolving consumer preferences. In a world increasingly defined...
Apr 234 min read


The Spice Must Flow! The Deliciously Complex World of Global Flavour Development
Today, we're diving into the nuances of leading product development teams focused on global flavours. More than creating a tasty product, it's about understanding cultures, adapting to international markets, and building a diverse R&D team that can navigate the complexities of a world hungry for new taste experiences.
Apr 144 min read
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