Periods of economic restriction and uncertainty have long reset consumer priorities, preferences, and practices in the food and beverage industry, and 2026 will be no exception. As of January, nearly ...

From preserving fruits and vegetables to storing ready-made meals, food cans have long been a staple of kitchens across the globe. But behind their familiar metal exterior lies a history of innovation ...

Food tech investment may have declined along with overall venture capital, but Bluestein Ventures is not letting that slow it down. The Chicago-based early-stage venture capital firm closed on $45 ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Compound Foods, which was founded in 2020 by Maricel Saenz, is a food tech startup producing beanless coffee and cacao products using its “proprietary product platform.” The company ...

Kroger, one of the largest grocery chains in the United States, has written off roughly $2.585 billion tied to its automated fulfillment network after closing robot-run warehouses that were supposed ...

Food technology is an expansive field that encompasses traditional methods and cutting‐edge innovations in the processing, preservation, packaging and manufacturing of food. Over the past century, ...

Fast-food technology can solve the daily operational challenges that quick-service restaurants face. From labor shortages and order inaccuracies to outdated systems and rising customer expectations, ...

Our current food system is facing a myriad of critical challenges. The United Nations predicts that the world population will reach 9.3 billion people by 2050, which means that we will need to produce ...

CHICAGO — “Buttery Biscuits & Hot Honey Gravy,” mushroom jerky, soy chicken nuggets, strawberry champagne donuts, plant-based frozen yogurt and buñuelos, white cheddar cheese puffs, chocolatey cookie ...