Lana Bandoim

The coronavirus outbreak is forcing more people to rely on food delivery apps as they stay home, and restaurants close dine-in options. Although keeping up with the surge of orders is putting a strain on both restaurants and delivery apps, many are eliminating fees and hiring more workers.

A new study from Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) reveals that 85 million Americans avoid buying food with the top nine allergens in it because either they have allergies or members of their households have them.

The world’s first 3D bioprinted and cultivated ribeye steak was made without genetic engineering. Created by Aleph Farms Ltd. and the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, the steak also did not require the slaughter of any animals.

Driven by consumers who desire more than tofu as an option for meatless Monday, the cultured meat industry is growing. By 2025, the global cultured meat market is expected to be worth $206.6 million. Now, companies are making cultured meat products for pets.

The coronavirus pandemic has affected consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands in multiple ways. More consumers are shopping for their groceries online, which makes digital advertising an important tool for brands trying to reach customers.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a greater part of multiple industries, including groceries. Investments in AI are also increasing as more companies look to technology to remain competitive, and more consumers continue to shop online.

During President Joe Biden’s recent speech to Congress, he mentioned an important point about the climate plan that will affect the agricultural technology (agtech) sector. In his speech, he revealed paying farmers for planting cover crops that will help remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Many people have experienced ordering fast food in a drive-thru and opening the bag later to find their French fries are missing, or their burgers are covered in ketchup they did not want. Artificial intelligence (AI) may make ordering food through a talking box easier, faster and more accurate.

From romaine lettuce to frozen falafel, the FDA recall list is filled every year with items contaminated with E. coli that cause multiple foodborne illnesses. Now, a spray that researchers describe as billions of tiny soldiers offers a new way to disinfect food and reduce outbreaks.

It is estimated that more than 90% of all Americans eat one to three daily snacks. A new study reveals the large number of calories people eat every day through snacks.