food industry strategy

  • The Startup Dilemma in the Food Industry: Hard Lessons from Reality

    The Startup Dilemma in the Food Industry: Hard Lessons from Reality

    Introduction Launching a food startup sounds exciting — after all, everyone eats, and trends like plant-based, functional nutrition, and clean-label products are booming. But beneath the surface lies a brutal truth: most food startups struggle to survive the first few years. Ben Horowitz, in his book The Hard Thing About Hard Things, shares a…

  • Building a Winning Innovation Strategy in the Food Industry: A Practical Guide

    Building a Winning Innovation Strategy in the Food Industry: A Practical Guide

    Introduction Innovation is no longer a luxury for food businesses — it’s a necessity. With rapid shifts in consumer behavior, regulatory frameworks, supply chain challenges, and sustainability pressures, companies that fail to innovate risk becoming irrelevant. But while “innovation” is a buzzword, turning it into a strategic capability requires more than occasional brainstorming sessions.…