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 ...

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 ...

Food waste is an enormous environmental and economic crisis that demands urgent solutions. Each year, an astonishing 1.03 billion tons of food is wasted globally—enough to feed 1.26 billion hungry ...

Food technology is booming, and is drawing in talent from a range of fields. But how do researchers ensure that they don’t lose touch with taste? Food is older than humanity itself. Even before we ...

Sustainability has shifted from a long-term goal to an immediate operational priority in the food industry. Rising food costs, evolving regulations, persistent labor shortages and growing consumer ...

A food manufacturer’s packaging line represents both the last opportunity to protect food and the last place where risk can ...

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