Need to catch up on the latest food industry news? Our most-read articles for October feature the winners of the FDA’s Low or No-Cost Tech-Enabled Traceability Challenge, as well as a peek at emerging consumer trends.
#1. 12 Companies Innovating End-to-End Traceability Technology
The FDA announced the 12 winners of its Low or No-Cost Tech-Enabled Traceability Challenge, part of the New Era for Smarter Food Safety initiative. The winners included companies of various sizes with a goal of achieving end-to-end traceability throughout the supply chain.
#2. Making Plant-Based Meat Affordable for Everyone: Q&A with Christie Lagally, Founder and CEO of Rebellyous Foods
The plant-based foods market is increasing in popularity, but one of its top challenges is a higher price compared to traditional proteins. Rebellyous Foods founder and CEO Christie Lagally talks about the goals of the plant-based industry, including making plant-based products affordable for everyone.
#3. Whole Foods’ Top 10 Food Trends for 2022
Whole Foods’ top 10 food trends for 2022 include a mix of ingredients, lifestyles, and food production practices. Reducetarianism, or the practice of eating less meat, and buzz-less spirits and functional fizz are just a few of the trends to look out for.
#4. ADM’s Next Big Consumer Trends Highlight Wellness, Sustainability
ADM’s second-annual list of food and beverage trends highlights a balanced approach to diet and lifestyle, a focus on plant-based lifestyles, and an interest in the microbiome in relation to wellness. Sustainability and responsible animal feeding also play a role in this comprehensive peek into consumer trends.
#5. Why Traceability Alone Won’t Solve Problems in Food and Beverage Manufacturing
This guest post by Ali Hasan R., co-founder and CEO of ThroughPut, Inc., discusses the recent incidence of panic-buying and how it put a spotlight on supply chain issues. Addressing these issues will require an action plan that goes beyond traceability.
