Emerging Technologies

AI, biotech, and advanced bioprocessing are transforming how food is grown, designed, and delivered — making nutrition smarter, more personalised and more sustainable than ever.

This category focuses on new and evolving technologies that are at the forefront of this shift—offering powerful solutions to meet these demands while enhancing operational resilience and product performance.



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The Future of Food Powered by Advancements in Enzyme Technology

The future of food production relies on significant advances in microbiology, bioprocessing, enzyme technology and artificial intelligence, in order to feed a growing population, set to reach almost 10 billion people by 2050, while also reducing the negative impacts of food production on the planet. Recent advances in synthetic biotechnological processes such as precision fermentation… Read more »

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The Role of Enzymes in Food

Author(s): Niall Higgins, PhD, Billy Ryan, PhD, and Josh Taylor, PhD

Enzymes are used in food processing as a natural way to improve nutrition and texture. Learn about their importance in plant-based foods, infant formula, and more.

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The Significance of Enzymes in a Sustainable Food System

Author(s): Angelica Schiavone, MSc and Shekhar Kadam, PhD

How are enzymes used to make food more sustainable? Learn about the importance of enzymes in reducing the environmental impact of food production of food categories like bakery, meat, fish, and brewing.

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Personalised Nutrition: Is It All About the Microbiome and Technology?

What sparked the conversation about personalised nutrition? To nutrition scientist Dr. Aoife Marie Murphy, two things stand out: the emergence of research on the gut microbiome alongside development of technology focused on tracking exercise and nutrition uniquely for each individual. Hear more about Dr. Murphy’s perspective on what drives personalised nutrition, and learn her thoughts… Read more »