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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.
Unilever reportedly exploring bid for Thorne in potential $4bn deal – Financial Times
According to FT reporting, Unilever is exploring a bid for US-based supplements maker Thorne.
IMCD opens new food and nutrition hub in New Jersey, US
Speciality ingredients and chemicals company IMCD has opened its new Food & Nutrition US Technical Hub in New Jersey, US, alongside a Pharmaceutical Technical Centre. The new facilities, located at IMCD’s new offices in Allendale, are part of the company’s global network of more than 80 technical centres. These centres are designed to facilitate technical development and knowledge sharing, offering expanded laboratory capabilities for product innovation alongside a learning space for...
US government signals shift on hemp policy, calling for regulatory framework over ban
The White House has urged Congress to replace a proposed ban on hemp products with regulatory framework.
Sweet dreams: Nutraceuticals lead the booming sleep support market
An increasing tendency to view health and wellness holistically, paired with a shift toward natural, botanical remedies, has seen a growing number of consumers turning to nutraceuticals with dreams of achieving those elusive, restorative eight hours.
Beneo unveils sugar-free confectionery concepts to inspire category innovation
Beneo has launched a new collection of sugar-free hard-boiled candy concepts.
Schouten Europe acquires Bobeldijk Food Group to expand plant-based production capacity
Schouten Europe has acquired fellow plant-based producer Bobeldijk Food Group.
M&S expands sweet snacking range with strawberry sandwiches and new dessert-inspired dips
Marks & Spencer has brought back its Strawberry & Creme Sandwich, alongside a new chocolate variant and the launch of sweet dipping products.
Hershey appoints former PepsiCo executive Heather Hoytink as president of US market
The Hershey Company has appointed Heather Hoytink as President, US, effective 8 July 2026.
Egglife launches chocolate egg white wraps at Target
Egglife Foods has expanded its range of egg white wraps with the launch of a new chocolate flavour, available exclusively at Target stores across the US.
Start-up of the month: Haskapa
In this instalment of Start-up of the Month we speak to Evie Kemp, founder, physician and research director of Haskapa, a UK-based, science-led nutrition company built around the haskap berry.
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