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Fungi-based food start-up Nature’s Fynd has launched a ‘first-of-its-kind’ new snack product, Spicy Indian Fy Bites, in New York, US.

Crave is expanding its biscuit portfolio with the launch of what it claims is the UK’s first gluten-free and vegan pink wafer biscuit, Pink Cheetah Wafers.

Beneo has opened its first pulse-processing plant in Obrigheim, Germany, following an investment of around €50 million by its parent company, the Südzucker Group.

Hip Pop has introduced a new, limited-edition Cherries & Berries soda in the UK for the summer season.

US plant-based dairy brand Miyoko’s Creamery has unveiled its latest innovation, Jalapeño Plant Milk Cheese Spread.

Lantmännen has been granted a €50m loan from the European Investment Bank to co-finance a new pea protein production facility.

Sensient has unveiled a new clean label alternative to the synthetic FD&C Blue 1 dye, amid rising demand for natural colour solutions.

Fam Stumabo's latest model of its Yuran Hytec 300 cutting machine for meat and alt-proteins features an integrated exit conveyor.

Goodmills Innovation has developed a new wheat and fava bean protein claimed to offer an ‘amazingly close to meat-like’ texture.

The UK has invested £1.4m into a new innovation hub, aiming to enable the Food Standards Agency to broaden its expertise in new food-tech.

We explore the impact of V-Label's new certifications for foods made with advanced cell cultivation and fermentation technologies.

The F&B industry is embracing algae innovation, from seaweed that sizzles like bacon to algae oils, and sustainability packaging.