On 18th, March 2025, Forward Fooding published its 2024 FoodTech 500 list, the 6th consecutive year Forward Fooding has published a FoodTech 500 list. Let's review the top ten companies on the list below and find out what type of business each is doing, and what technological innovations are worth focusing on.

Haus Labs, a brand began by Lady Gaga, offers a wide variety of vegan and cruelty-free, high-performance beauty products that has cemented its place in the beauty world. With an emphasis on daring self-expression and cutting-edge formulas, Haus Labs produces the joy of make-up essentials for all skin types and film shades. So if you’re new to the brand or are looking to expand your collection — these are the top products that are worth incorporating into your beauty routine.

The sneaker has gone from a functional athletic shoe to a essential staple of our modern fashion and culture. From serious athlete to casual wearer — labeled the “sneakerhead” — looking for the next best thing for your collection, there is no shortage of choices to make. With a multitude of brands, styles and technologies out there, choosing the right pair can feel daunting. And here's a shot at your uninspired identifier, with some of the best sneakers on the market today that cater to different needs — performance and comfort to style and exclusivity — to help you narrow your search.

The KFC/Kentucky Fried Chicken is one of the most well-known brands globally operating in over 145 countries and territories. Its evolution from a modest little shop in Corbin, Ky, to an international fast-food juggernaut with more than 30,000 sites was a tale of industry and ambition — and the general appeal of its signature fried chicken.

In the world of cookies, there is few brands more iconic then Lotus Biscoff. This humble biscuit, once given for free on the side of a cup of coffee in Belgian cafés, has now become a worldwide phenomenon and can be found in ice cream, spreads and even in fancy desserts. These days, Lotus Biscoff takes around 600 million of annual sales, proof of that instantly lovable, caramelized taste and unique marketing purism.

On 4 March, 2025, Finland took a quantum leap by launching Europe's first 50-qubit quantum computer. This announcement further solidifies its place into becoming a leader into the quantum computing field. The venue in Helsinki was the site of the launch event that drew scientists, policymakers and industry leaders together to celebrate this historic achievement while discussing its implications for the future of computing, research and innovation.