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.

In a world where careers are so often predicated on leaps of faith, two Los Angeles lawyers ended up on a surprising path that took them from courtrooms to ice cream freezers, from legal briefs to ice cream scoops. Justin Woolverton and Douglas Bouton, the co-founders of Halo Top, didn’t luck into their success. They engineered it with a combination of legal argument and the poetry of dessert makers. Their story from law to ice cream startup is one of innovation, perseverance and recognizing a hole in the market that everyone else overlooked.

Amid UK food industry in constant flux, it has been hard to rival brands such as the ever-adaptable Greggs. And for four decades the bakery chain has not only survived, it has thrived, growing its presence across the country all while holding on to a loyal customer following. The question is, how has Greggs managed to deliver such a consistent run of growth in an industry known for fierce competition and fickle consumer tastes? Well, it can be attributed to a mix of innovation, customer orientation, and a keen sense to evolve with the times.

When spring comes again, everyone will become happy and open their arms to hug. However, there are also someone worrying about the pollen allergy. On the one hand, we are intoxicated by the blooming flowers, on the other hand, we are also annoyed by the pollen they bring. Fortunately, modern science has plenty of tools to offer. Here are specific and science-based strategies for protecting yourself when pollen levels are elevated.

Tea has been prized for its calming and soothing qualities for thousands of years and today the health benefits of this most humble beverage are more prevalent than ever. Whether you want to improve your immune system, assist with digestion, or wind down after a busy day, somewhere, there is a tea for what ails you. Between the variety of options available to you, finding the right tea can be life-changing. Whether it's the antioxidant-packed green tea or the calming chamomile, each variety brings its own set of benefits supporting various parts of the body.

TikTok has become an absolute powerhouse of launching innovative beauty products into the stratosphere in today's ever-evolving beauty world. An up-and-coming product that we have seen take the platform by storm recently is Sacheu Beauty's Peel-Off Lip Liner. TikTok users have raved about its ease of use, accuracy and longevity, with millions of views across videos on the unique lip product. But what is it about this lip liner that makes it so special? Why has it taken the beauty world by storm?