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The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry





Checkerspot develops high-oleic palm oil alternative made via microalgae fermentation
US biotech company Checkerspot has successfully developed what it claims is a ‘world-first’ ingredient: a high-oleic palm oil alternative produced entirely through the fermentation of microalgae.
Apr 28, 2025


Standing Ovation and Tetra Pak partner to optimise alternative casein production
French precision fermentation dairy specialist Standing Ovation has today announced a strategic partnership with Tetra Pak.
Apr 28, 2025


Source.ag and Axia Vegetable Seeds partner to optimise crop strategies with AI
AI solutions provider Source.ag has announced a partnership with Axia Vegetable Seeds to enhance cultivation strategies through data-driven technologies.
Apr 25, 2025


#9 Crunchtime podcast: How digitalisation in the food industry can enhance food safety
Hello, and welcome to the ninth episode of our Crunchtime podcast series!
Apr 25, 2025


Opinion: What the EU livestock vision means for the future of farming and food production
Sergio Schuler, head of animal nutrition and health EMEA for DSM-Firmenich, explains how technology can be used to address the environmental impact of livestock farming and how to implement strategies that will help integrate sustainability without sacrificing market competitiveness.
Apr 25, 2025


Mini lab to grow precision-fermented proteins in space launches into orbit
A miniature laboratory containing yeast microbes, designed to produce proteins and other food ingredients in space, has been launched into Earth orbit this week.
Apr 22, 2025


Perfect Day sued over ‘misleading’ marketing of animal-free dairy
Perfect Day is facing a lawsuit from GMO/Toxin Free USA (GTFU) and the Organic Consumers Association, who allege the company misled consumers about its synthetic dairy protein, ProFerm.
Apr 22, 2025


Opinion: With so many ‘flavours’ of AI, food and beverage brands must choose wisely
Mohib Rahmani explains how food and beverage manufacturers can harness the many flavours of AI.
Apr 21, 2025


Carlsberg launches non-alcoholic beer shipped by electric freight transport
Carlsberg Sweden and Einride have launched a limited-edition alcohol-free beer, shipped 100% electric, showcasing the future of transportation technology.
Apr 17, 2025


ZwitterCo launches FDA-compliant anti-fouling membranes for whey processing
ZwitterCo has announced the launch of a new product line of sanitary superfiltration spiral membrane elements that are FDA-compliant for use in whey processing.
Apr 16, 2025


Arla Foods begins work on £179m UK mozzarella plant
Dairy cooperative Arla Foods has begun work on its £179m mozzarella plant in Devon, UK.
Apr 16, 2025


Aimer launches AI-driven pasture measurement tool to enhance dairy farming in New Zealand
Aimer Farming launches AI toolset ‘Aimer Vision’ to transform pasture management, now used on 170+ farms in NZ and Australia.
Apr 11, 2025
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