Where are food-tech innovation bottlenecks? 

24 Sept 2026
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  • As reformulation and alternative ingredients move centre stage, when does regulation act as an enabler and when does it become a limiting factor? How do EFSA and FSA frameworks shape which ingredients and technologies make the leap from pilot to product?
  • How do regulatory timelines, evidence requirements and classification decisions influence commercial viability and investment confidence?
  • Where do processing capacity, manufacturing requirements and cost structures add friction – and what practical changes could help improve throughput without compromising safety?
  • What needs to align across regulators, corporates and innovators to support consistent innovation, smoother commercialisation and large-scale ingredient adoption across Europe?