The global foodtech industry is moving forward by leaps and bounds. According to Business Research Insights, the global foodtech market was worth about $293.54 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $467.99 billion by 2033.

Today, we will talk about the most significant global trends in foodtech innovation using the startups that create them as an example.

Alternative proteins

Upside Foods is a food technology startup headquartered in Berkeley, USA, developing meat produced directly from animal cells. Cell-based technologies eliminate the need to raise and slaughter animals and birds, and significantly reduce the use of natural resources required for traditional meat production.

Functional foods

US startup RDCL Superfoods champions and promotes the health, ethical, and ecological benefits of plant-based living by developing functional superfoods. RDCL products are easy to incorporate into your daily diet, providing beneficial plant-based nutrients while also supporting general functional needs such as immunity, stress, energy, and focus.

Personalization

Foodvisor (France) is a personalized AI-powered nutritional coaching app that helps users consistently reach their health and weight goals. It relies on users taking photos of their meals, and the app uses deep learning to identify foods and provide nutritional information. Users can set goals, log activities, and track progress.

Robotics 

Chef Robotics (USA) is offering a new way for food companies to overcome labor shortages and increase production volumes with AI-powered robots that mimic the flexibility of humans. The San Francisco-based startup creates robotic arms that hang on metal racks next to food assembly lines.

3D food printing

Redefine Meat (Israel) takes everyday foods like ground beef and burgers and completely reimagines them. Using 3D printers, Redefine Meat turns plant-based foods into everyday dishes.