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Prioritising Health Through Food
The health & wellness industry is booming, having been valued at a staggering $1.8 trillion in 2024. As consumers become increasingly health conscious, the pressure to move away from long ingredients lists and ultra-processed foods mounts. Better-for …
Guardians of Good Food: Protecting Food Products with Cutting-Edge Technology
Let’s talk about something close to our hearts and stomachs: food safety. We all want our snacks and meals to be not just delicious but safe too, right? So, here's the lowdown on how our food superheroes—product inspection technologies—are stepping u …
Transforming the Food System for Climate and Human Health
Feeding an ever-growing population, while supporting climate and human health to flourish, is no small task. So, what does the sector need to prioritise in order to create products that nourish people and planet without a premium?
Introducing Koi Fish
Introducing Koi Fish: A Boston-Based Strategic Advisory Firm Committed to Scaling Sustainable Solutions for Food Systems, Climate, And Nutrition
PeakBridge Closes Growth Fund II With $187 Million Commitment
PeakBridge, a pioneering global fund manager in agri-food and a member of the Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity partnership, announces the closing of its Growth Fund II, bringing the firm’s total AuM over $250 million.

Food Navigator News

  • Natural sweeteners show promise in hair-loss treatment: Researchers suggest that stevioside, a compound from the stevia plant, could enhance hair-loss therapies by improving absorption and reducing application frequency. The study also highlights concerns over sugar and alcohol consumption, which may contribute to hair loss, pointing to a future of gentler, nature-based solutions.
  • The plant-based sector - brands such as Quorn, La Vie and This - is responding to the proposed ban on 'meaty' names for meat substitutes, which passed through the European Parliament last week. But will the ban stick? What are the next steps?
  • The rapid growth of functional food is the big food story of 2025. But how are health claims, integral to such a market, regulated in the EU?