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UK government to invest £15m in hub commercialising alt-proteins
The UK government has announced that it will invest £15 million to construct an innovation hub to accelerate the commercialisation of...
Aug 29, 2024


Aldi to boost beef supply with £3bn investment
UK supermarket chain Aldi has revealed plans to invest £3 billion in its British beef suppliers over the next five years.
Aug 13, 2024


Conagra Brands adds Sweetwood Smoke to portfolio
US-based CPG firm Conagra Brands has acquired Sweetwood Smoke & Co., maker of Fatty Smoked Meat Sticks.
Aug 12, 2024


Chris Schutte to retire as CEO of Astral Foods
South African poultry company Astral Foods has announced the retirement of CEO and executive director Chris Schutte, effective 30 January.
Aug 9, 2024


CytoNest launches first commercial product for cell-based meat production
CytoNest has released its first commercial product, a fibre scaffold that optimises cell manufacturing and tissue engineering.
Aug 8, 2024


One year on: Australian red meat exports to the UK surge following Free Trade Agreement
One year after the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement, Australian red meat exports to the UK have experienced significant growth.
Aug 5, 2024


GoodLife Foods expands presence in Halal food market with Pure Ingredients purchase
GoodLife Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire Pure Ingredients, a prominent player in the halal frozen food sector.
Aug 1, 2024


406 Bovine launches AI facial recognition software for livestock
406 Bovine's facial recognition software that rapidly identifies cattle in an unconfined setting by capturing animal-specific facial data.
Jul 29, 2024


Margherita launches new All-Natural charcuterie cuts line
Smithfield Foods-owned brand Margherita has introduced a new line of All-Natural charcuterie cuts.
Jul 26, 2024


Gourmey submits first application to sell cell-based meat in Europe
France-based cultivated meat start-up Gourmey has filed several applications across five global markets to sell its cultured duck foie gras.
Jul 26, 2024


Lidl to invest £1.5bn in British beef production
UK supermarket giant Lidl GB has unveiled plans to invest £1.5 billion in the British beef industry over the next five years.
Jul 23, 2024


Opinion: The past, present and future for smoke flavours in the EU
Back in June, FoodBev reported on the EU's banning of smoky flavourings in food products. Here, Sensient's Jeremy Marichez tells us more.
Jul 18, 2024
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