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Opinion: The problem and the payoff of farming natural vanilla
Prossy Tumushabe, exec director of the Association of Vanilla Exporters of Uganda, highlights vanilla’s rich history and complex cultivation
Snacking sector faces challenges but M&A activity thrives
Drawing on data from Houlihan Lokey's Q3 2024 Snacking Market Update, FoodBev’s Sian Yates examines the resilience of the sector.
World Beverage Innovation Awards 2024: Meet the judges – Rohan Carvalho
Meet Rohan Carvalho, founding partner at Bar Square, a bartending academy in India, who is returning to the judging panel this year.
November 2024 Crunchtime poll: Cocoa
This month's Crunchtime podcast topic is 'Cocoa'. Vote for a sub-topic now and shape the direction of our content for the next episode.
Opinion: East meets West – the flavourful innovation driving the rise of Asian teas
Leon Zhao, tea and collaboration advisor at HeyTea, examines the interest of Asian teas, their health benefits and popularity in the West.
Start-up of the month: NoPalm Ingredients
We speak to Lars Langhout of NoPalm, a Dutch biotechnology company on a mission to produce palm oil without palm trees.
#4 Crunchtime podcast: Building consumer trust through allergen labelling
In this episode, FoodBev's Rafaela Sousa explores the innovative solutions that are improving safety for those managing food allergies.
Rise of the machines: A robot revolution is transforming the food and beverage industry
Robots are rapidly transforming the F&B industry by boosting efficiency and precision across various operations. Siân Yates explores.
Opinion: The future of food manufacturing – innovation in agriculture and the path to sustainability
Craig Rupp, founder of Sabanto, explores how autonomous farming systems are shaping the future of food manufacturing, boosting efficiency.
Mergers and acquisitions: 2024’s biggest food and beverage deals
Using data provided by Houlihan Lokey, FoodBev Media's Siân Yates examines these transactions and the broader market implications.
Opinion: Reimagining manufacturing – from extractive to regenerative resource optimisation
As water scarcity and environmental pressures intensify, manufacturers are shifting from siloed improvements to factory-wide optimisation.
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