It is estimated that by 2050 the world population will reach 9.7 billion people, so to meet global demand, we must double food production.
THE
Challenges
Conventional meat, eggs, and dairy production are unsustainable and inefficient. It drives climate change, environmental degradation, and antibiotic-resistant disease.
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Solutions
Instead of asking consumers to give up the foods they love, the FoodTech sector is accelerating the transition to alternative products/solutions by producing products that are delicious, affordable, not harmful to the environment and accessible. Solution providers and startups are now transitioning to growth phases, concentrating on commercialization and market expansion and setting the foundation for future substantial growth.
Here are some examples:
Cellular agriculture growing quality animal products
Sugar replacement solutions
Reduction of sugar in natural fruit juices
The global market for plant-based meat alternatives is oversaturated with options which are based on processed foods and endless ingredient lists.
Non-dairy, pro-biotic foods and drinks
Plant based meat alternative using real food
Nutritious plant-based liquid egg that tastes, looks and functions like a real egg
Healthy, sustainable and nutritious cultivated dairy proteins
100% natural and delicious bars, clean from binders, sugars and preservatives.
Cultivated seafood meat, similar to nature
Production of functional chickpea proteins
Cell-cultivated fish fillet species
Mushroom mycelium to produce great-tasting, sustainable ingredient for food companies
Innovative plant-based ingredients creating cleaner, healthier and better functional proteins
Eliminates harmful preservatives and extends shelf life thereby reducing food waste
Production process for cultured meat
Growing vanilla more effectively
Insect based food products
Recipe personalization software for people with dietary restriction or preferences
3D bioprinting technology for meat
Non-animal proteins extracted from yeast
100% plant-based, non-soy alternative nutrition products for the infants, toddlers, children and adults
Multidimensional printing technology producing fresh "meat" with the same appearance, texture, flavor, and cooking properties as animal meat
Real dairy products with no animals involved using a microbial fermentation process
Alternative protein company developing an additive manufacturing technology to produce whole-cut fish fillets
Manufacturing technology that enables the production of fat and muscle cells
Producing honey without bees
Sugar-reduction platform for use in the beverage industry
Proprietary technology for targeted flavor delivery designed to enhance the perception of sweetness or saltiness
Highest-quality chicken meat grown directly from cells in a sustainable and animal-friendly process
Plant-based alternatives that replace the conventional animal options for dairy, meat and fish
Chewing gum to help people overcome sugar cravings and addiction
Superfood blends that combine medicinal herbs, spices, plant proteins and freeze-dried fruits and vegetables with no added sugar or preservatives with 97% nutritional values
Safe food processing environment through antimicrobial coatings, which destroys micro-organisms upon contact
Optimization software solutions for the fresh fruit and vegetable industry
Deep Learning Robotics designed for easy implementation at food factories
Technology platform for predicting the shelf life of fruit and vegetables
Edible produce coatings to prolong shelf life, reduce food loss and waste, and help create a plastic-free world
Produces fully compostable flexible packaging
Freshness management system that combines sensors and data analytics to enable food brands, retailers, and food service providers to measure and manage the freshness of foods in real time
Real-time, end-to-end cold chain management (CCM) solutions
SaaS AI platform that provides holistic control over complex supply chain planning, from nature to consumer
Disposable baby bottle made of rubber that is inflated under pressure with milk via a one-way entrance valve
Autonomous AI Marketing Team to help businesses accelerate growth with expert-level skills, at platform-level cost & speed.
Using advanced machine learning, Pairzon empowers our customers with the only real-time, AI-powered marketing platform for retailers, seamlessly linking in-store and online transactional data, resulting in proven increases in ROI/ROAS.
Cell-grown meat alone is poised to revolutionize the food industry, with the potential to provide billions of pounds of meat annually. Due to huge investments from the private sector and the support of many governments, FoodTech innovation is flourishing with advancements in Cold-Chain Technologies, improved agricultural processes, efficient food processing, sensors for food safety and quality, prolonged shelf life solutions, reductions of food spoilage, smart packaging, enhanced ingredients bringing about new health benefits, and improved nutrition.
progress
As noted, in the FoodTech sector there has been a surge in new startups focusing on alternative protein sources. There has also been a gradual easing of regulatory limitations internationally, which is expected to allow many new products to be brought to market in the short-term. Encouraging developments include Remilk receiving the first approval for introducing precision fermentation dairy to the Israeli market, and the US Department of Agriculture approving the sale of cell-cultured chicken and beef.
