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Generational shifts in eating

Everything filed under culture in our food trends coverage, the 9 reports filed on it so far.

A new review in Biology finds the human body adapts to long-term plant-based eating, enhancing iron absorption and...

Study: Body Adapts to Plant-Based Diets for Better Iron

A new review in Biology finds the human body adapts to long-term plant-based eating, enhancing iron absorption and protein metabolism, challenging

2026-09-17
Zespri secured EU approval for a health claim on green kiwifruit in 2025, stating that eating two fruits daily aids...

Zespri wins EU's first fresh fruit health

Zespri secured EU approval for a health claim on green kiwifruit in 2025, stating that eating two fruits daily aids normal bowel function.

2026-09-09
Mushroom Squared is pivoting from plant-based meat to develop minimally processed, functional protein products centered...

Mushroom Squared shifts from meat mimics to functional whole

Mushroom Squared is pivoting from plant-based meat to develop minimally processed, functional protein products centered on mushrooms, targeting...

2026-09-07
Consumer demand for functional beverages is shifting from generic wellness claims to specific, outcome-driven benefits...

Functional Beverage Demand Shifts to

Consumer demand for functional beverages is shifting from generic wellness claims to specific, outcome-driven benefits like cognitive support, calm

2026-08-31
Food & Drink: Plant-based seafood startup Impact Food is shutting down after five years

Impact Food Shuts Down

Plant-based seafood startup Impact Food is shutting down after five years. Its CEO says changing consumer eating habits proved too difficult.

2026-08-29
Hungary's new government plans to reduce VAT on fruits and vegetables, with potential expansion to legumes, as...

Hungary Considers VAT Cut on Produce as Plant-Based Sector Gains Momentum

Hungary's new government plans to reduce VAT on fruits and vegetables, with potential expansion to legumes, as plant-based advocates make progress in...

2026-08-21
The Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) highlights a significant shift in foodtech funding, with capital increasingly...

Canadian Foodtech Funding Shifts Toward Industrial Innovation, CFIN Reports

The Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) highlights a significant shift in foodtech funding, with capital increasingly directed toward...

2026-08-19
Canadian food-innovation capital is moving towards industrial technology, with a focus on food manufacturing, safety, and...

Canadian Foodtech Funding Shifts Towards Industrial Technology

Canadian food-innovation capital is moving towards industrial technology, with a focus on food manufacturing, safety, and traceability, while...

2026-08-18
A new Nature Food study finds that teenagers and young adults have the most carbon-intensive eating habits, largely due...

Teens Lead in High-Impact Diets While Seniors Drive Global Food-Emission Growth

A new Nature Food study finds that teenagers and young adults have the most carbon-intensive eating habits, largely due to meat, dairy and processed...

2026-08-16