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Plant-based start-up Meala FoodTech has partnered with DSM-Firmenich to launch Vertis PB Pea, a texturizing pea protein designed to bring better nutritional value to meat alternatives.

In an exclusive interview with FoodBev Media at Vitafoods Europe 2025, Cecile Da Cunha and Agathe Hermant discussed the latest innovations from Ingredia, presented at the event.

In an exclusive interview with FoodBev Media at Vitafoods Europe 2025, Fiona Rawlinson and Chris Whiting from Carbery and Synergy discussed how the companies are responding to rising consumer interest in GLP-1-supportive products.

In an exclusive interview with FoodBev Media at Vitafoods, Giulia Dal Moro, product manager at Faravelli, highlighted the company’s latest innovations on display.

A new report from the White House’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) commission places emphasis on ultra-processed foods and chemical exposure as key drivers of chronic disease in American children.

A recent report has found that 100% of 145 rice samples tested contained arsenic, with more than one in four samples exceeding the FDA’s safety limit for infant rice cereal.

The UK government’s planned ban on advertising F&B products high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) before 9pm is being delayed until January 2026.

A new peer-reviewed study has shown how bio-based materials start-up Xampla’s novel plant protein microcapsules protect fat-soluble active ingredients through simulated digestion, through to the intestinal phase.

NutraTea has added two new herbal teas to its women’s health range: NutraMeno, aimed at easing symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, and Spearmint & White Peony, developed to support women with PCOS.

The net purchase price stands at $1.65 billion, with an additional earnout tied to performance targets.

US food and beverage brand Laird Superfood has expanded its range of functional products with the launch of six new organic mushroom powders.

DMC Biotechnologies has announced the availability of fermented myo-inositol for commercial use across food, beverage and supplement formulations.