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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved three new colour additives derived from natural sources, expanding options for food manufacturers and furthering efforts to eliminate petroleum-based dyes from the US food supply.

Darling Ingredients, a developer and producer of sustainable natural ingredients derived from both edible and inedible bio-nutrients, has entered into a joint venture with Tessenderlo Group to establish a new company, called Nextida.

Daisy Lab, a New Zealand-based precision fermentation company, has achieved a major milestone in the production of bovine lactoferrin, a valuable bioactive protein with growing global demand.

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Sun Chemical has unveiled a new edible algae cultivation facility in California, US, operated by its subsidiary Earthrise Nutritionals.

Liberation Labs, a portfolio company of Agronomics, has announced a strategic manufacturing partnership with Dutch start-up Vivici.

Diageo, one of the world’s largest spirits producers, is facing a lawsuit over allegations that some of its top-selling tequilas are falsely marketed as “100% agave” despite allegedly containing other alcohols.

UK sports nutrition brand Warrior has launched its new Creatine+ range, following record sales of its Creatine Monohydrate Powder.

Biotech start-ups Phytolon and Ginkgo Bioworks have announced the successful completion of the second development milestone in their multi-product collaboration to produce natural food colours.

Adaptogenic wellness brand The Herbtender has launched a new range of five organic herbal teas, combining medicinal mushrooms and adaptogenic herbs to support wellbeing throughout the day.

In a year marked by significant growth, European alternative protein companies attracted nearly $509 million (€470 million) in investment during 2024, reflecting a 23% increase from the previous year.

Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new micellar casein isolate (MCI) designed specifically for medical nutrition, responding to rising demand for high-quality protein solutions in the category.