Global innovation in food-tech is growing at an incredible pace and there are so many amazing new products and processes out there! This innovation is vital in making a difference to the planet by creating more sustainable and ‘greener’ food systems, whilst also contributing to economic growth.

Regulators are doing their best to keep up. They are all working on ways to evolve in line with innovation and create more effective and efficient ways to regulate novel foods, whilst keeping safety as the key priority. However, regulations are often seen as a barrier to innovation due to complex frameworks, a lack of clear guidance and long evaluation timelines.