Imagine a world where your lunch doesn't grow in a field, but in a lab. The future of food is already knocking at the door.
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05.05.2025 | K. Hoffman
Insects are rich in protein and their farming puts less strain on the planet than traditional animals. It could be a key part of our diet.
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Cultured meat is produced from cells in the laboratory. The first burger cost $330,000, but the price is coming down.
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Seaweed is not just a garnish for sushi, but a nutritional bomb full of vitamins and minerals. They grow quickly and absorb CO2.
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3D food printing allows you to create dishes with precise texture and nutritional composition. Scientists have printed vegan salmon.
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Personalised DNAnutrition can help prevent diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
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Vertical farms use enclosed spaces to grow crops all year round. They can ensure urban food security.
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Fermented foods increase nutritional value and promote gut health. The global market will reach $750 billion by 2027.
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Innovative ways to use food waste: coffee grounds into flour, fruit peels into pectin, old bread into beer.
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Functional foods offer health benefits and their market is expected to reach $275 billion by 2028.
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Artificial intelligence will analyse eating habits, suggest recipes and order food online.
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