#food-technology
#food-technology

Humanoid workers and surveillance buggies: embodied AI' is reshaping daily life in China

China's food delivery systems are evolving through drone technology, showcasing advancements in AI and robotics amidst ongoing economic challenges.

NYC startup

fromCbsnews

1 day ago

Grubhub drone food delivery to begin in New Jersey with pilot program. Here's how it works.

Grubhub launches New Jersey's first commercial drone food delivery service in Somerset County, operating within a 2.5-mile radius with same-day pricing and faster delivery times.

Artificial intelligence

Humanoid workers and surveillance buggies: embodied AI' is reshaping daily life in China

China's food delivery systems are evolving through drone technology, showcasing advancements in AI and robotics amidst ongoing economic challenges.

more#drone-delivery

Gadgets

fromLos Angeles Times

3 weeks ago

Commentary: Robots are heading into the kitchen. Should we welcome them?

A 550-pound robotic wok, Robby, prepares authentic-style fried rice at high temperatures and is available to lease for about $1,200 per month.

Coffee

2 months ago

Forget About Joe - Why Soldiers In WWI Called Coffee A 'Cup Of George' - Tasting Table

Instant coffee was developed to provide portable, shelf-stable hot coffee for soldiers, evolving from 19th-century battlefield rations to soluble powder innovations by 1901.

fromFuturism

3 months ago

New Startup Harvests Bacon Without Killing Pig

Bioreactor-grown pig fat combined with plant protein can create real meat alternatives that spare animal slaughter and reduce industrial meat environmental harms.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

4 months ago

This Massive Robot Wants To Replace An Entire Restaurant - Yanko Design

A seven-square-meter robotic kitchen, Circus Autonomy One, fully automates food production and can produce up to 120 meals per hour without human intervention.

Startup companies

fromThe Oaklandside

A NASA food scientist tackled a 75-year-old problem. Now, his idea fuels first responders

READYBAR converts a NASA-developed compact, balanced astronaut meal into a convenient, shelf-stable bar for first responders and on-the-go consumers.

fromSlate Magazine

It Was Your Favorite "Futuristic" Treat in the 1990s. You'd Be Surprised What It's Being Used for Now.

Liquid-nitrogen flash-freezing created Dippin' Dots' bead-like ice cream and led to technological uses beyond food.

fromFood & Beverage Magazine

12 by AUTEC: Redefining Private Dining with Sushi Robotics and Culinary Artistry - Food & Beverage Magazine

An exclusive 12-person dining series by AUTEC integrates sushi robotics with traditional culinary craftsmanship to elevate intimate, sensory-rich fine-dining experiences.

A Premium Ice Cream Brand Was Created With Help From A NASA Engineer - Tasting Table

Robyn Sue Fisher engineered a liquid-nitrogen Brrr Machine to produce smoother, additive-free ice cream rapidly by minimizing ice crystal size.

Frozen Orange Juice Used To Be Everywhere. Why Did We Stop Buying It? - Tasting Table

Frozen orange juice, once a staple of American breakfasts, has been largely replaced by fresh not-from-concentrate varieties due to changing consumer preferences.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Lab-grown salmon introduced by Bay Area-based seafood company

Cell-cultured seafood technology presents a sustainable solution to meet future seafood demand without relying on wild or farmed fishing.

Agriculture

Cultured meat lost its sizzle, but it's finally finding a place in the food world

Cultured meat was anticipated to disrupt traditional agriculture, but current market reality remains limited despite initial hype.

E-Commerce

fromBusiness Insider

We tried Wonder, Marc Lore's food hall venture, to see if it's the all-in-one meal option executives promise

Wonder is expanding rapidly with new food hall locations, combining efficient ghost kitchen operations with diverse dining options.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

These Incredible 3D-Printed Beverages were created by a Robot using Food-grade Inks - Yanko Design

Suntory's Lidris robot creates 3D illustrations directly inside beverages using food-safe inks during Expo 2025 Osaka.

NYC food

fromTime Out New York

This new site makes NYC restaurant hunting way easier

Starved combines diverse food-related online sources into a unified platform for discovering New York restaurants, enhancing the dining selection experience.

Dining

frominsideevs.com

Tesla's 1950s Diner Is The Best Thing It's Built All Year

Tesla's new California diner combines retro features with modern technology, offering unique dining experiences for Tesla owners and all motorists.

The Vintage Egg Beater That Changed The Game For At-Home Baking - Tasting Table

Willis Johnson patented a game-changing solution: hand-cranking rotary egg beaters. This invention changed at-home baking for good and was registered in 1884.

Cooking

#lab-grown-meat

Food & drink

The first-ever cultivated-meat fish just got FDA approval. Its CEO talks about how Wildtype got there.

Silicon Valley food

Australia's first lab-grown meat will be on menus within weeks

fromMail Online

London food

The lab-grown chicken nuggets that look and taste just like real meat

Food & drink

The first-ever cultivated-meat fish just got FDA approval. Its CEO talks about how Wildtype got there.

Silicon Valley food

Australia's first lab-grown meat will be on menus within weeks

London food

fromMail Online

fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine

The lab-grown chicken nuggets that look and taste just like real meat

Scientists at the University of Tokyo created lab-grown chicken nuggets that are more environmentally friendly and mimic the texture of real meat.

more#lab-grown-meat

Startup companies

Belgium's Koppie Joins the Growing Coffee Substitute Crowd

Koppie offers a fermented legume-based coffee substitute to enhance stability in coffee supply.

This new ultra-sweet protein can replace 90% of sugar in sweet foods

The proteins don't affect blood sugar, so they can avoid the health issues of sugar and sugar alternatives, such as heart attack and stroke.

Silicon Valley food

NYC startup

Wonder, Marc Lore's food tech startup, is planning to go public in early 2028

Marc Lore's food tech startup plans an IPO targeting March 30, 2028, preparing through 2027 to operate like a public company.

Gadgets

fromBon Appetit

Meater's Best Model is On Sale For Father's Day

The Meater Pro XL is an advanced cooking thermometer that addresses past Bluetooth connectivity issues with a new Wi-Fi feature.

fromArs Technica

The physics of frilly Swiss cheese "flowers"

The analysis reveals that the dynamic nature of friction between the core and edge of cheese affects the efficiency and quality of the scraping process.

Design

Everyday cooking

How To Reheat Starbucks Food Items At Home, According To Reddit - Tasting Table

The air fryer is the ideal appliance for reheating Starbucks foods, ensuring a crispy exterior and a warm, flavorful interior.

Startup companies

fromIndependent

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

How these Galway friends launched 'Ireland's first self-service smoothie machine'

Co Galway inventors launched Ireland's first self-serve smoothie machine, Smooday, while managing full-time jobs.

SF food

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

3D printed salmon, pasta and dessert: inside the future of food with software-made meals

3D printed food will transform the culinary industry by providing personalized, nutritional meals and addressing specific medical needs.

The innovation includes sustainability by reducing food waste and exploring unconventional ingredients for healthier outcomes.

Everyday cooking

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

Google Recipes With Interactive AI Overviews

Google is testing an AI-powered recipe search feature that allows users to filter ideas and ingredients in a carousel format.

Gadgets

robotic wedding cake with dancing gummy bears moves using edible rechargeable batteries

The RoboCake features a wedding cake with dancing gummy bears, powered by edible rechargeable batteries, showcased at Expo 2025 Osaka.

European startups

Chocolate-free brownies and coffee-less cold brew: AI might help food brands weather the tariffs

Consumer packaged goods companies are reformulating products to counter supply chain disruptions.

NotCo leverages AI to innovate and create plant-based alternatives quickly.

Everyday cooking

Marc Lore wants AI to feed you-and make you healthier

Marc Lore is transforming food and health with AI-driven meal personalization through his startup Wonder, aiming to create a comprehensive mealtime superapp.

Silicon Valley food

fromMail Online

Can YOU spot the real calamari? Scientists 3D-print vegan squid rings

Scientists created 3D-printed vegan 'calamari' using mung bean protein and microalgae, mimicking the taste and texture of real squid.

Cooking

How Burger King's Famous Flame-Grilling Method Really Works - Tasting Table

Burger King uses a proprietary commercial broiler to flame-grill burgers, enhancing efficiency and flavor.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

An intriguing science exhibit in Berkeley explores the future of food

Visitors can explore immersive seaweed gardens and learn about how automated robots developed at UC Davis could change near-future farming, highlighting sustainable food resource development.

Silicon Valley food

Silicon Valley

fromsfist.com