Katy Askew

United Kingdom

Managing Director of @IFIS_foodinfo. Passionate about food education, science & sustainability. Views my own.

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Articles

Small but mighty cultivated meat market primed to grow

1 week ago | foodnavigator.com | Nicholas Robinson |Augustus Bambridge-Sutton |Katy Askew

Cultivated meat is at the growing centre of a €23bn food tech boom, sucking up major investments including over €60m of government, private and NGO funds in the UK. A full safety assessment of two lab-produced foods is also underway by the country’s Food Standards Agency (FSA), which could see the products shelf-ready in two years.
PODCAST | Future of Food: Innovations in Health and Sustainability

2 months ago | ifis.org | Katy Askew

IFIS is delighted to present our new podcast, Digestible: Breaking Down Food Science. In the inaugural episode, we review research trends from 2024 including transformative food technologies, gut health, and plant-based foods. Innovations in Health and SustainabilityThis episode covers cutting-edge breakthroughs in food science, from nanotechnology and 3D printing to the crucial role of microbiomes in health.
SD Guthrie expands its European presence via Marvesa stake

2 months ago | feednavigator.com | Jane Byrne |Katy Askew

Malaysia’s SD Guthrie International Limited (SDGI) has acquired a 48% equity stake in Netherlands-based Marvesa for €54m (US$55.4m), strengthening its position in the European feed and biofuel industries and enhancing its capabilities in supplying high-quality oils and fats. The stake was purchased from Dutch private equity firm Parcom, while the remaining 52% remains with BGR Beheer, the holding company owned by Marvesa’s executive management.
Will AI transparency be the next big CPG claim?

Dec 5, 2024 | nutraingredients.com | Katy Askew |LEHVOSS Nutrition

In a survey of 1,040 UK and US consumers commissioned by Ingredient Communications and conducted by SurveyGoo, 83% of shoppers said companies should declare if a food or beverage is designed or manufactured with AI. Almost two-thirds (64%) of shoppers believe foods and beverages made with AI should not be considered “natural,” while only 12% disagreed with that.
Will AI transparency be the next big CPG claim?

Dec 5, 2024 | foodnavigator-usa.com | Katy Askew |Create richer |QAD Redzone

In a survey of 1,000 UK and US consumers commissioned by Ingredient Communications and conducted by SurveyGoo, 83% of shoppers said companies should declare if a food or beverage is designed or manufactured with AI. More than two-thirds (64%) of shoppers believe foods and beverages made with AI should not be considered “natural,” while only 12% disagreed with that.
China's Ascendancy in Global Food Science: Insights from FSTA Data

Dec 22, 2023 | ifis.org | Katy Askew

As societies grapple with complex challenges related to nutrition, sustainability, and health, the global community's interest in food science and technology has reached unprecedented levels. Researchers worldwide are turning their attention to developing innovative solutions to address pressing issues such as food security, dietary health, and the environmental impact of food production.
A catalyst for innovation and collaboration: IFIS Sustainability and the SDGs

Oct 19, 2023 | ifis.org | Katy Askew

As the food system grapples with a complex matrix of challenges, achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires a collective and multidisciplinary effort. Contributing to this endeavour is IFIS Sustainability, a groundbreaking Abstracting and Indexing (A&I) database designed to empower food innovators, researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals with the latest insights into sustainable food science.
Unleashing sustainable food science: A catalyst for innovation and collaboration

Oct 16, 2023 | foodnavigator.com | Katy Askew

The intricate interplay of environmental concerns, economic considerations, and societal well-being demands a swift and transformative response. In this era of change, collaboration and knowledge-sharing are not just virtues; they are indispensable tools for accelerating the pace of innovation toward a more sustainable food system. At the heart of this call for innovation is the recognition that our current practices are not sustainable in the long run.
How food science is spearheading the battle against food waste

Sep 29, 2023 | ifis.org | Katy Askew

Food waste is an urgent global challenge with profound economic, social, and environmental consequences. On the UN's International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW), it's crucial to spotlight the pivotal role played by food scientists in addressing this crisis. According to Boston Consulting Group, food waste inflicts an annual economic loss of $1.5 trillion globally. Approximately one-third of the food produced each year, totalling around 1.6 billion tonnes, goes to waste.
Can AI shortcut your scientific literature search? We asked ChatGPT

Sep 22, 2023 | ifis.org | Katy Askew

The rapid development of AI is shaking up how we think about the future of scientific research. From predictions that it will push the boundaries of human intelligence to concerns it will increase plagiarism and dilute research skills, there’s little doubt that AI is emerging as one of the most powerful agents of change in higher education. In the context of research skills, we are now bombarded with messages that AI tools can make the process faster, easier, effortless even.