Food industry

80% lower costs: The Israeli innovation shaking up the cultured food market

An Israeli startup revealed a hydrogel-based platform that cuts cultured food production costs and could speed the shift to sustainable alternatives to animal-based products.

Cultured meat.
Gidi Kroch ,CEO Leket Israel

Leket Israel CEO: Food rescue is national infrastructure, not charity

One of Leket Israel’s Logistics Centers: An economic endeavor

Food rescue is not welfare - it’s national infrastructure

One of Leket Israel’s Logistics Centers: An economic endeavor

The food Israel wastes each year could feed a country, so why doesn’t it?


Urgent recall: Sterling smoked salmon found to have listeria contamination

The contamination has impacted only smoked salmon in the 100 gram package with the barcode 7290008340618, which was manufactured on 10/23/25. 

"Sterling" smoked salmon

The secret in the can: What turns a can of tuna into a gourmet delight

We met the man who knows every tuna fillet personally: StarKist’s food technologist took us behind the scenes and revealed the secrets that separate regular tuna from 100% premium quality.

 Avocado sandwich with tuna and hard-boiled egg

Israfood 39 Exhibition kicks off, showcasing food industry innovations

Organized by the Stier Group, Israfood 39 will take place from November 26-28 at Expo Tel Aviv, featuring Israfood, Hotex, Kitex, Food Pack, and Bake & Cake exhibitions.

 Food exhibition by Stier Group

Leket Israel bolsters the local economy by supporting tour guides and farmers


Popular product recall: Fault in production, do not consume

Beit Hashita warns against consuming canned olive cocktail products due to potential presence of olive pits from a production error. Contact company for credit voucher.

  Recall Olive Harozit, Beit Hashita

New organic carbonated drink: Grouper

Grouper, a natural and organic carbonated drink, enters the soft drinks category and prepares to compete with the big companies, after a first round of crowdfunding.

  Groper's drinks

Processed foods are not as unhealthy as you think - new study

Despite being part of the ultra-processed foods category, bread and cereals can reduce the risk of some diseases due to their fiber content.

In countries like the United States, more than 60% of the average person’s diet consists of ultra-processed foods. (Illustrative).

Coffee, alcohol, fats, preservatives: How food impacts skin health

Maintaining the integrity and synergy of the skin layers is crucial, and this is where our dietary choices come into play.


Cooking secrets from Okinawa: Japan's longevity Island

Discover the beloved foods of Okinawans, the long-lived residents of the "blue zone," and their ascribed medicinal properties.

 Algae salad with cucumber sesame and soya in black bowl

Why do pets prefer food over toys?

Food was found to be a more effective reinforcer for dog behavior compared to toys and other items.

 Amelia the dog, looking happy and fabulous in Tel Aviv (Illustrative).