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UK government commits £184m to scaling up engineering biology infrastructure, including alt-protein development
The UK government has announced its Digital & Technology Sector Plan as part of its broader Industrial Strategy, including an £184m Engineering Biology Scale-up Infrastructure Programme to build and upgrade facilities.
Seafood robotics company Shinkei Systems secures $22m in Series A funding
Shinkei Systems, a US-based seafood robotics company, has successfully raised $22 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Founders Fund and Interlagos.
Pladis launches limited-edition Strawberry Cheesecake Flipz
Pladis is expanding its Flipz range with a new limited-edition flavour: Strawberry Cheesecake-coated pretzels.
The Laughing Cow unveils UK’s first chilli-flavoured cheese spread
Bel UK is set to expand its snacking range with the launch of The Laughing Cow Spicy Chilli, the country’s first chilli-flavoured cheese spread portion.
Violife introduces new ‘Supreme Cheddarton,’ offering boosted protein and 30% less fat than dairy
Flora Food Group’s dairy alternative brand Violife has introduced a new product: Supreme Cheddarton, a higher-protein plant-based cheese...
Hormel Foods appoints John Ghingo to president, Jeffrey Ettinger to serve as interim CEO
Hormel Foods has announced that John Ghingo will be promoted to the role of president, becoming the 11th person to hold the position in the company’s nearly 135-year history.
Finsbury Food Group and Swizzels launch Squashies Celebration Cake
UK bakery manufacturer Finsbury Food Group has unveiled the first product in a new partnership with British sweet brand, Swizzels: the Squashies Drumstick Celebration Cake.
Nature’s Bakery unveils new Hearty Bars line
US snack bar brand Nature’s Bakery has unveiled its latest product innovation: Hearty Bars.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs bill mandating food warning labels
Packaged food and drink sold in Texas containing certain artificial ingredients will require on-pack warning labels following the signing of Senate Bill 25 by Governor Greg Abbott this weekend.
BioMara project brings seaweed-based fibre ingredient to mainstream foods
BioMara, in collaboration with ingredient supplier Macphie and Abertay University, has completed a government-funded project to incorporate a new seaweed-based ingredient into mainstream food products.
Roquette expands Nutralys portfolio with new textured wheat and pea proteins
Roquette has expanded its Nutralys portfolio with two new solutions, a textured wheat protein and a textured pea protein.
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