About the author
Joshua Poole
Joshua Poole is the editorial team lead at CNS Media. Writing across a wide range of topics, he takes a special interest in sustainable food systems, animal welfare and alternative protein innovation. Joshua holds an MA in Publishing from University College London, UK, and BA in English Literature from University of Exeter, UK. He previously worked for global academic publishers Wiley and Springer Nature.
Joshua Poole's articles
IFT First 2025: Spotlight on nutraceutical innovations and “better-for-you” solutions
At the recent IFT First 2025 trade show in Chicago, Illinois, US, clean label and health-forward natural ingredients took center stage. Food and nutrition companies presented their “better-for-you”...
IFT First 2025 live: Comet Bio upcycles prebiotic fiber for microbiome boost
Comet Bio is showcasing Arrabina, a light-colored, fully soluble prebiotic fiber made from upcycled wheat crop leftovers, at IFT First 2025 in Chicago, US (Jul 13–16). The manufacturer is presenting...
IFT First 2025 live: Beneo highlights natural toolkit for weight management formulation
At IFT First 2025 in Chicago, Illinois, US, Beneo (Booth S1634) is showcasing its nutrition-forward solutions for weight management and consumers using GLP-1 medications. Live on the trade show...
Cult Food Science subsidiary submits trial design for cultured meat in pet food to FDA
09 Aug 2024 --- Further Foods, a subsidiary of cell-based meat firm Cult Food Science, has submitted a trial design for lab-grown chicken in pet food to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The...
IFT First 2024: Innova Market Insights finds US consumers confused by ultra-processed foods
19 Jun 2024 --- New research from Innova Market Insights suggests US consumers hugely underestimate their consumption of ultra-processed foods and lack understanding of what constitutes...
Vitafoods Europe 2024 live: Roquette elevates softgel technology with gelatin alternative capsules
16 May 2024 --- We visit Roquette at the ongoing Vitafoods Europe 2024 trade show, where the plant-based ingredients leader has launched a pea starch premix for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical...
Pet food producers purr over US bill to modernize regulation as feed control officials bite back
15 Apr 2024 --- Dog and cat food manufacturers have welcomed a new federal bill designed to harmonize the regulatory process for product approval across the US, claiming that consistent national...
What’s happening in hydrocolloids? F&B’s unsung hero ingredients meet modern consumer demands
27 Mar 2024 --- Hydrocolloids are crucial to food and beverage formulation, but manufacturers must align these ingredients with the demands of the increasingly health-focused and...
