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The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry
The Protein Brewery closes €18m Series B extension following landmark EU novel food approval
Dutch food-tech company The Protein Brewery has announced an €18 million extension of its Series B funding round, led by ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund.
Jun 29
Schouten Europe acquires Bobeldijk Food Group to expand plant-based production capacity
Schouten Europe has acquired fellow plant-based producer Bobeldijk Food Group.
Jun 25
Planet A Foods launches no-added-sugar ChoViva for confectionery and bakery manufacturers
Planet A Foods has expanded its cocoa-free ingredient portfolio with the launch of ChoViva No Added Sugar.
Jun 25
IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo to showcase latest in food and beverage innovation
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is excited to unveil the latest in food and drink innovation and trends to global food and beverage manufacturers, processors and ingredient suppliers.
Jun 22
EU Parliament backs new Farmer Protection Rules and tightens meat labelling standards
The European Parliament has approved a significant package of reforms aimed at strengthening farmers’ position in the food supply chain, enhancing income stability and introducing stricter rules on meat-related labelling across the European Union. MEPs voted overwhelmingly in favour of the measures, with 560 votes supporting the legislation, 75 against, and 25 abstentions. The reforms are designed to ensure that food prices more accurately reflect production costs, while prov
Jun 18
Danone’s Silk brand expands protein line-up with new plant-based yogurts and shakes
Danone’s alt-dairy brand Silk is expanding its range of high-protein products with the launch of Silk Protein Yogurt and Silk Protein Shakes, rolling out across the US this summer.
Jun 16
Amano Enzyme showcases pea protein processing technology at Bridge2Food Europe
Amano Enzyme showcased its ProBoost Neutra enzyme solution for pea protein processing at Bridge2Food Europe 2026, highlighting its potential to improve functionality, flavour and production efficiency in plant-based food applications.
Jun 12
Ayana Bio and Brevel partner on plant-based bioactive ingredient production
US-based plant cell technology company Ayana Bio has entered a strategic development partnership with Israeli fermentation specialist Brevel to advance the commercial production of plant-based bioactive ingredients.
Jun 12
Huel enters instant noodle category with new functional ramen line
UK plant-based nutrition brand Huel has entered the instant noodle category with a new functional ramen line, aiming to ‘disrupt’ a category it says ‘hasn’t innovated in a generation’.
Jun 11
Research highlights affordability and taste as plant-based growth drivers in Europe
New analysis of Circana data, by Good Food Institute Europe, shows that improvements in affordability and taste boosted the sales volume of plant-based foods in four of the continent’s leading markets in 2025.
Jun 11
New Planta protein powder with Solein air protein launched in US
A new protein powder, containing Solar Foods’ Solein ‘air protein’ ingredient, is launching in the US under Ambrosia Collective’s brand Planta.
Jun 10
LDC to build new sunflower and soy processing plant in Argentina
Louis Dreyfus Company is investing in the construction of a new plant to process sunflower seeds and soybeans at the site of its existing facility in Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
Jun 10
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