When people think of agriculture, they often picture rows of crops on flat lands stretching out to the horizon. But according to agtech start up Plenty, we should be thinking vertical for best yield. Stranger still, Plenty’s agricultural vision is indoors and populated by robots. “The reality is, there are five places in the world where you can grow fresh […]

With our consumption of meat continuing to place a huge strain on the environment, the emergence of lab-grown alternatives is beginning to pick up steam. A world-first regulatory approval today should help things along, with food tech startup Eat Just’s cultured chicken receiving the green light for sale in Singapore. While there are a number of startups developing fake meat […]

Like baking sourdough bread or starting an at-home compost, canning produce has become increasingly popular during the pandemic lockdowns. And although that may be because people are finding they have more time on their hands, doing it safely and effectively makes way for healthier and cheaper food options while cutting down on food waste, especially if you have a vegetable […]

Design studio I IN has used warm, golden hues to decorate the Pinocchio bakery in Yokohama, Japan, which displays bread and pastries on minimalist shelves. Measuring at just 4.2 metres wide, Pinocchio sits in front of Oguchi train station and has been decorated to match the delicacies sold within. The tiny bakery project, which I IN also calls Small Icon, […]

Iron, the essential nutrient that it turns out is not just for forging weapons. It is also needed to help transport oxygenated blood throughout the body. Iron deficiency can lead to weakness, hair loss, anxiety, irritability, depression, and, ultimately, anemia. In short, it’s not a good thing to miss out on iron. Most people get their iron from eating iron-rich […]

The darker and colder the days, the more it becomes self-evident that we are a nation programmed to crave pumpkin spices come autumn. September ushers in a flurry of pumpkin-themed advertising. Fortunately, vegans need not be left out of the fall flavor craze. Trader Joe’s provides with pumpkin, squash, apple and other cozy autumn treats, all at affordable prices. Here […]

A new study published in the Journal of Insects as Food and Feed has revealed that yellow mealworms can serve as an alternative protein source for animals and, possibly, humans. The study comes at a time when global food demands keep rising. Spontaneous population growth in developing countries has led to a shortage of protein sources, prompting researchers to look […]

Technologies that extend the lifespan of perishable foods could help us avoid huge amounts of waste, and scientists in Singapore have unearthed a promising new possibility in the form of chemically treated pineapple leaves. The team’s new upcycling method converts this typically discarded biomass into an aerogel that preserves other fruits and vegetables, and could also be used to clean […]

Scientists at Norway’s Stiftelsen for industriell og teknisk forskning (SINTEF) are working on ways to turn as much of a salmon as possible into useful products, including food supplements and fire retardants. By using new low-temperature processes, the goal is to use every last gram of the fish. As anyone who has bought a whole salmon and asked the fishmonger […]

Over the last few years, veggie burgers have nearly gone mainstream. But Nestlé’s new vegan tuna — aka Sensational Vuna — will be a whole new taste sensation for vegans and non-vegans alike. The product will hit Swiss markets this year, then roll out globally. Sensational Vuna includes six ingredients: water, pea protein, wheat gluten, rapeseed oil, salt and a natural flavor blend. […]