AI helps companies act earlier and focus resources where risk is rising. It works best as an extension of existing systems, not a replacement, says Matt Henderson, vice president of technical services ...

AI can surface patterns that suggest risk before contamination occurs, but acting on those signals still depends on human judgment, says Jeff Varcoe, vice president of quality assurance and food ...

AI is helping food companies predict contamination risks earlier, but human judgment, data quality, and accountability remain ...

As alcohol consumption declines, beverage developers are designing nonalcoholic RTD beverages around experience, from ingredient selection to sensory profile, and intended use occasion, says Applied ...

There are many promising advancements taking place across food science today. New ingredient technologies, fermentation approaches, and advancing sustainability efforts hold real potential to improve ...

AI-enabled measurement, intelligent packaging, advanced upcycling technologies, and bioaccessibility science are converging to transform food waste from a disposal problem into a performance-driven, ...

From spent grains and wheat-stalk fiber to coffee grounds and whey, upcycled side streams are expanding the ingredient toolbox. Food companies are increasingly using byproducts and side streams to ...

Jonathan Foley says meaningful climate progress in food systems requires prioritizing proven, scalable solutions over well-intentioned ideas that fall short. Climate leadership means making hard ...

Seeding The Future Foundation will sponsor the Startup Pavilion pitch competition at IFT FIRST 2026, the global food science and innovation expo in Chicago.

Episode Description With an insider’s view of how national guidance gets made, nutrition policy expert Robert Post breaks down the newly released U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, highlighting ...

Episode Description As GLP-1 use reshapes appetite, taste perception, and eating patterns, food companies face new challenges—and opportunities—in how they design and deliver nutrition. In this ...