The field of sustainable nutrition is redefining the global food landscape by merging traditional dietary practices with innovative technologies. This evolution, driven by the urgent need for environmental sustainability and enhanced health benefits, is spotlighting alternative food sources and advanced production methods. This transformative trend is not just a fleeting movement but a crucial pivot towards a more sustainable future, finds GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData's FutureTech Series report, 'Green bites: Key Disruptive Forces in Sustainable Nutrition,' highlights more than 35 disruptive forces in consumer as emerging, accelerating, and maturing innovation areas based on their rate of growth in innovation. Edible insects, with their high protein content and minimal ecological footprint, are breaking cultural barriers and gaining acceptance as a viable food source. In Sep 2022, for instance, Denmark-based Essentia launched an edible cricket protein powder aiming at all varieties of protein-enriched foods, snacks, and supplements. Pulmuone, a South Korean plant-based food manufacturer, and cell-based startup Simple Planet announced a partnership in Mar 2023 to develop and commercialize hybrid meat products using both plant-based ingredients and cultivated meat. Givaudan, a Swiss multinational manufacturer of flavours, fragrances and active cosmetic ingredients, has expanded the Protein Hub at its flagship Zurich Innovation Centre in Kemptthal, in Jul 2023 to support the growth of dairy alternatives. Moreover, 3D printing of food is revolutionizing how we think about food production, enabling customization and efficiency. In Oct 2023, South Korea-based CJ Foods and T&R Biofab joined forces to develop alternative meat using 3D bioprinting technology. Meanwhile, innovations in microencapsulated proteins are enhancing nutrition and dietary options. For instance, Ireland-based Anabio Technologies secured a patent that demonstrates encapsulating creatine in a whey protein matrix, using a process involving hydrolyzed whey protein and carboxylic esters. Original source: Global Data, website: http://www.energy.globaldata.com, Copyright Global Data 2024., investment; joint venture; new material; patents and technical know-how; research and development; carboxylic esters; creatine; food ingredients; food products; food supplements; meat substitutes; proteins; sustainable chemicals; whey protein; Anabio Technologies; [...]