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Meet the 35+ Pioneers Driving the Next Wave of Food Innovation in London Next Month
Next month, Future Food-Tech London brings together the breakthrough innovators who are leading the next generation of food-tech. 
Explore July's latest deals, partnerships, innovations, and strategic initiatives that are shaping the future of food
As food-tech continues to advance at speed, innovators around the globe are reshaping the way we grow, make, and experience food. Here’s a snapshot of some of the most compelling developments making headlines this month:
Regulating the Future of Food
How New Policies Are Shaping Industry Growth, Innovation Funding, and the Scale-Up of Biotechnology
Explore June’s latest deals, partnerships, innovations, and strategic initiatives that are shaping the future of food
With the food-tech landscape evolving rapidly, trailblazers worldwide are transforming how we produce, process, and enjoy our food. Here’s a quick round-up of some of the most exciting updates making waves this month:
Start-Up Success: BlakBear
A past exhibitor at Future Food-Tech London, BlakBear is tackling food waste and quality assurance head-on with smart, scalable technology built for the future of the food supply chain.

Food Navigator News

  • Ultra-processed foods have long been linked to adverse health outcomes. Critics of the definition suggest that these outcomes are mainly linked to the correlation between UPFs and ingredients such as fat, salt and sugar, and that UPFs are not inherently unhealthy. However, a recent three-paper series from medical journal The Lancet suggests that UPFs are harmful for many other reasons than just their nutritional content.
  • The EU council has backed a one-year delay of the EUDR>
  • The Lancet’s UPF report sparks a global backlash. Here’s why major CPGs remain silent while industry bodies like FDE and FDF issue strong defences.
  • Big Food M&A is accelerating with regional strategies, AI-powered deal-making, and private equity reshaping the industry. Health-focused brands, functional beverages, and premium products are driving 2026 growth trends as legacy players adopt venture models and e-commerce lowers entry barriers. Discover key insights into the future of food and beverage consolidation now.