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Jungbunzlauer, a leading producer of sustainable ingredients, has introduced its latest innovation – TayaGel LA, a low-acyl gellan gum – at this year’s IFT FIRST 2025 conference in Chicago.

US-based hummus brand Little Sesame has successfully closed an $8.5m Series A funding round, led by InvestEco Capital.

UK plant-based nutrition brand Bol has added a new blueberry flavour to its Power Shake range, a line of nutritionally complete, high-protein meal shakes.

DSM-Firmenich has launched a new line of ModulaSense maskers aimed at improving the sensory profiles of its Vertis CanolaPro rapeseed protein isolate.

Plant-based specialised nutrition brand Kate Farms has unveiled a new high-protein nutrition shake, designed to ‘nourish people in the midst of change,’ such as those using GLP-1 medications.

Canadian dairy-free cheese brand Daiya has added two spicy innovations to its portfolio: Chipotle Cheddar Shreds and Pepper Jack Slices.

Prime Roots has unveiled a new range of upgraded deli products made from mycelium-based whole food protein, following seven years of research and development.

Danone has completed the acquisition of Kate Farms, a US provider of plant-based clinical nutrition, from Novo Holdings.

Cambodian rice brand Ibis Rice has launched a new innovation: bean and rice cakes, providing a natural source of protein and fibre in a convenient snacking format.

Flavour house ITS has launched a range of natural, clean label flavours specifically formulated to perform well in hydration drinks.

Dutch food-tech company Rival Foods has raised €10m in Series B growth financing, supporting the scale-up of its plant-based whole cut meat alternatives.

Dole has launched a new line of Dole Whip frozen desserts into US retail, building on the success of its popular foodservice brand.