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Personalization. Mindful Indulgence. Sustainability.

Innovation’s criticality to success in food and nutrition has never been greater. The changes wrought by the pandemic have accelerated long-brewing trends like sustainability and delivery innovation and transformed consumer preferences like mindful indulgence and alternative proteins irrevocably.

As the industry finds its footing in this post-acceleration world, sector leaders look to transformative technologies and solutions to respond, adapt and grow.

At FutureBridge, our Food and Nutrition practice uses its extensive experience to solve your complex business challenges. We help you identify and thrive from transformation, develop and embrace new tech, and create and capitalize on new opportunities.

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Unveiling the Future of Food Webinar Series. First Event ‘Gastronomic Heritage’
As we explore the pivotal trends shaping our food systems, the “Gastronomic Heritage” webinar, the first in our Future of Food series, provides profound insights into how culinary traditions influence modern food sustainability and innovation. This session...

Green Futures

Food and Nutrition

Green Futures: Technology transformation in packaging recyclability
Revolutionizing packaging recyclability through data-driven sorting, robotics, and e-nose technology for unparalleled precision and sustainability In the quest for a greener future, one of the most critical challenges is the management of packaging waste. The...

Future Opportunities for Pet Food Industry

Food and NutritionNutrition and Wellness

Pet owners place great importance on the holistic health of their animals, exhibiting interest in meals and supplements that promote their...

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Biotics – A World Beyond Digestive Health

Food and NutritionNutrition and Wellness

The global prebiotics and probiotics market is projected to reach USD 76.8 billion by the end of 2023, with an impressive 95% CAGR for...

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Water for Peace – Farming Strategies Empowering Sustainability

Feed & Nutrition

Executive Summary The UN World Water Development Report 2023, published by UNESCO, issues a stark warning: the world is facing an...

Coffee’s Green Revolution: Navigating the Complexities in Sustainable Coffee Processing

Food and NutritionSustainable Value Networks

Globally, the production of coffee is associated with significant environmental impacts, contributing to deforestation, habitat loss, soil...

Food and Nutrition Platform | Purpose-built for the food and nutrition value chain

The FutureBridge Food & Nutrition Platform promises a constant stream of intelligence providing a macro-to-micro view of the industry, comprehensive trend analytics, tracking competitor and startup activities and revealing emerging concepts alongside innovation and business opportunities.

Equipped with early signals of innovation on ingredients and technologies in strategic growth fields, it enables precise decision-making, propelling your business towards accelerated and sustained growth for food and nutrition brands.

 

Transform your Business. Build the Future.

F&N Platform

Food and Nutrition Platform | Purpose-built for the food and nutrition value chain

The FutureBridge Food & Nutrition Platform promises a constant stream of intelligence providing a macro-to-micro view of the industry, comprehensive trend analytics, tracking competitor and startup activities and revealing emerging concepts alongside innovation and business opportunities.

Equipped with early signals of innovation on ingredients and technologies in strategic growth fields, it enables precise decision-making, propelling your business towards accelerated and sustained growth for food and nutrition brands.

 

Transform your Business. Build the Future.

Strategic Growth Fields

A convergence of consumer trends, industry transformations, and exponential technologies creates a pool of opportunities

Reduction & Reformulation

  • Sugar, salt & fat reduction
  • Clean label
  • Functional healthy ingredients
  • Alternative proteins

Nutrition & Wellness

  • Pro/Pre/Syn-biotics
  • Specialized nutrition
  • Changing diet preferences
  • Personalization

Packaging & Delivery Innovation

  • Convenient & interactive packaging
  • New business models & demand moments
  • Connected packaging & traceability
  • Waste reduction & valorization

Sustainable Value Networks

  • Sustainable sourcing
  • Process innovation & digitalization
  • Advanced sustainable agriculture
  • Industrial manufacturing innovations
Exponential Digital Technologies
  • Artificial Intelligence 85% 85%
  • Synthetic Biology 90% 90%
  • Drones & Robotics 83% 83%
  • Blockchain 94% 94%
  • Immersive Technologies 85% 85%
  • Internet of Things 87% 87%

Industry Participants

We help industry leaders keep pace with critical issues across their value network

Our Solutions

Our solutions combine a unique blend of research, consulting, and hyper-intelligence platform for deep insights
With our techno-commercial acumen, we unearth growth opportunities, connect technologies with markets and deliver business impact

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Foresight & Weak Signals
Key Industry Trends & Exponential Technologies
Technology Landscape & Deep Dive
Markets & Regulations Assessment
Technology Roadmaps & Horizon Planning
Business Disruption Monitoring & Opportunity Rada
Solutions Scouting & Benchmarking
Technology, Market & Business Model Evaluation
Innovation Pipeline Development
Partner & Supplier Identification & Assessment
Business Continuity: Key Data, Competitive Positioning, and Customer Analysis
Partner/Supplier Collaboration & M&A Support
Meeting facilitation with potential partners/suppliers Strategic fitment assessment Deal facilitation
Technology Commercialization
Company / Technology Benchmarking & Due Diligence
Technology Implementation Ecosystems

The Business Functions for Whom We Create Value

Insights
Strategize
Implement Disruption
How can I be faster and more dynamic in product development?
What can I learn from other industries in sustainability?
When can digital technologies give me an advantage?
Where will suitable and lucrative unmet needs be?
What are my competitors planning to do?
Where will regulations close or open my markets for future opportunities?
How do I find new market segments?
Which product innovation concepts can disrupt my business?
What are the capabilities of start-ups in my industry?
How do I find good M&A targets across CASES?
What are future scenarios for my industry?
Early Signals
Technology Landscape, Roadmaps and Scenario Planning
Opportunity Identification
Policy Drivers & Regulations Assessment
Market Potential, Attractiveness & Outlook
Competition Analysis & Benchmarking
New Use Cases and Business Models
Innovation Pipeline Development
Partner/Supplier Collaboration & M&A Support

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  • How can I be faster and more dynamic in product development?
  • What can I learn from other industries in sustainability?
  • When can digital technologies give me an advantage?
  • Where will suitable and lucrative unmet needs be?
  • What are my competitors planning to do?
  • Where will regulations close or open my markets for future opportunities?
  • Which product innovation concepts can disrupt my business?
  • What are the capabilities of start-ups in my industry?
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  • What ADAS innovations will disrupt my industry?
  • What smart materials innovations should I ignore?
  • Which future innovations have crossed proof-of-concept stage?
  • Where can I find disruptive mobility concept innovations?
  • What are the key thermal management approaches for prismatic battery cells?
  • Where will regulations impact my markets for in-vehicle payment solutions?
  • Which university to partner for battery technology innovation?
  • What will be the impact of 5G on in-vehicle and V2X communications?
  • Which start-ups can help me digitally transform my logistics and retail?
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  • Partner and Supplier Identification & Assessment
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  • Predicting the movements in volume numbers in my industry?
  • Where can I find new start-ups?
  • When is the right time to introduce new technology?
  • Materials availability, cost & technology change overtime? Will it impact my potential?
  • Where will unmet needs be?
  • What are the key consumer trends? Impact on my business?
  • What can the start-ups in my industry do?
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  • What applications are other industries using?
  • Are there any solutions out there that improve quality, efficiency?
  • Where will regulations close or open my markets?
  • What can the start-ups in my industry do?
  • Materials availability, cost & technology change overtime? Impact?
  • What are my competitors planning to do?
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  • What is the impact of sustainability on our business?
  • How regulations vary per region / country and how do they impact us?
  • Which are best-fit carbon capture technologies?
  • What are the winning circular business models?
  • How various bio-waste can be upcycled to be used in F&B, Pharma, HPC, etc. industries?
  • Which chemical recycling technologies are likely to win?
  • How do we continue to be a sustainability leader?
  • What is the future of plant / mill / refinery / shop floor / etc.?
  • What new features / designs / materials should be there in the product of the future?
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  • LCA, Materiality, etc. assessment
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Client's Success Stories

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Food and Nutrition Platform Empowers a Top F&B Client in Strategic Decision-Making and Investments

Food and Nutrition

Quick Overview: Volatility is set to define the food industry’s trajectory over the next decade. Our global industry...

F&N Platform: Empowers the Client to Curate Innovative Technologies and Ingredients for Future Formulations

Food and Nutrition

Quick Overview: Our client, a prominent ingredients player offering a diverse range of oils and fats, aimed to broaden their...