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The Kate Farms Journey from Family Table to Medical Nutrition Leader

It began at a family table, where love confronted limitation. Richard and Michelle Laver faced heartbreak watching their daughter Kate struggle to eat and thrive on conventional formulas. The lightbulb moment came when they saw the ingredients in Kate’s prescribed formula—water, sugar, corn syrup, and dairy proteins—and asked a simple…

Dominating Greek Yoghurt category with tradition and innovation

Hamdi Ulukaya stood in an American supermarket aisle in the early 2000s, searching for yogurt that reminded him of home. Growing up on a dairy farm in eastern Türkiye, yogurt wasn't just food—it was a craft passed down through generations of shepherds. Thick, tangy, protein-rich, and made with patience and…

Agenda to action on Alternative Proteins

Michelle, a passionate sustainability advocate, had always been troubled by the glaring flaws in our global food systems. From environmental degradation to social inequities, she knew that drastic changes were needed to create a more just and resilient future. It was her serendipitous encounter with The Good Food Institute (GFI)…

Zespri – Ruling the Kiwi Fruit Ecosystem with Quality and Innovation

Maria was a determined immigrant who arrived in New Zealand with dreams of a better life. Amidst the lush landscapes and unfamiliar terrain, Maria found solace in something unexpected - Kiwi fruit. Her journey into the heart of the Kiwi culture ignited a passion that would soon intertwine with the…

Miniature wine creates mega impact

In the heart of Adelaide, where vineyards paint landscapes and dreams are bottled, a miniature revolution is fermenting, thanks to Trust in Taste. Amid the hills and vines, their tale begins with a quest for unique wine experiences. In Search of the Extraordinary: Trust in Taste embarked on a journey…

Kombucha enters to create and dominate a new category in drinks

In the sun-soaked land of Australia, where innovation thrives like eucalyptus trees, a quiet revolution was brewing – quite literally. Kombucha, a fermented tea with ancient roots, was undergoing a transformation that would redefine the beverage landscape. At the forefront of this change was Remedy Foods, a pioneering Australian company…

Silver diet from Gentle Foods

Food is the last thing on your mind after you go through Chemotherapy or any other major surgery. However, food is integral for recovery especially you are a senior (65+ yrs +). There are not many professionally delivered services to address this problem. My Gentle Foods is a Singapore-based organization…

Business inspired from cross domain ideas: Skincare to space water detection

Throughout history, there are several cases of innovations inspired from cross-industry and cross-domain ideas. Three such interesting stories, Caudalie is a leading French skincare brand owned by a couple, Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas. The Mathilde family which owned vineyards got their idea for grapeseeds inspired skincare products when they had…

Story of Coffee: Devil’s drink to birth of insurance

Sipping a hot cup of coffee is a divine experience for many. However, you might be startled to know when coffee was introduced it was faced with severe resistance and many campaigns taken up to block the growth of coffee as beverage. So, how did the coffee aficionados break the…

Making it too easy can backfire: Cake mix story

At times making it too easy can backfire! That’s what General Mills, a famous US based Food company uncovered when they were investigating the reasons as to why their Betty Crocker brand ‘Cake mix’ failed to generate sales. On analysis they found the following issues, – Women always took pride…

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