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Dutch food-tech scale-up MaGie Creations has introduced what it claims is the world’s first emulsifier made from upcycled brewer’s grain.

The Kraft Heinz Not Company – the plant-based joint venture of Kraft Heinz and NotCo – has unveiled two new products, NotMayo Chipotle Squeeze and Kraft NotMac & Cheese Cups.

A new study launched by the European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture (EARA), funded by EIT Food, has found that farmers can produce ‘significantly more food for less’ by transitioning to regenerative practices.

Akorn Technology, a producer of natural coatings for fresh fruits and vegetables, has launched a new edible coating for cucumbers designed to extend shelf life and replace single-use plastic wraps.

French dairy group Bel has revealed it will be discontinuing its plant-based cheese brand Nurishh by the end of this year.

Mead specialist Hive Mind has entered the soft drinks category with the launch of four new ‘Honeyade’ canned beverage products.

Valio has confirmed it will close the Kauhava factory it acquired from Raisio in March 2025 by the end of this year, with operations to relocate to its Joensuu site.

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.

Plant-based ingredients specialist Planteneers has unveiled a new methylcelluose-free texturizing blend, responding to demand for cleaner label meat alternatives.

Swedish food-tech start-up Millow has commissioned its first large-scale dry-state fermentation factory to produce its clean label protein, made from oats and mycelium.

Biotech company Novonesis has unveiled Vertera Velvet, an ingredient solution aiming to improve foam, texture and stability in plant-based beverages.

TurtleTree has received a ‘No Questions’ letter from the US Food and Drug Administration, validating the safety of its precision-fermented lactoferrin ingredient for use in food.