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Tate & Lyle and BioHarvest Sciences have reported progress on their collaboration to develop ‘next-generation’ plant-based sweeteners, confirming that BioHarvest’s Botanical Synthesis platform can produce their targeted sweetening solution.

US plant-based beverage brand Kiki Milk has announced the launch of Kiki Milk Protein, an innovative new alt-milk offering made from the ancient Amazonian seed sacha inchi.

Keurig Dr Pepper has revealed its 2027 beverage innovation line-up, including a variety of new offerings that tap into major F&B industry trends and refreshed new takes on familiar favourite brands.

Edonia, a food-tech start-up based in France, has raised €15 million to fund the industrial scale-up of its microalgae-based protein ingredient, Edo.

US plant-based milk specialists New Barn Organics and BAM The Brand have partnered to launch a buckwheat-based milk alternative product at Whole Foods.

UK-based tequila cocktail brand Pimentae has launched a new Tequila Espresso Martini, now available at Waitrose, Ocado and Morrisons stores.

Gosh! has expanded its Super Plants range with the launch of two new Super Burgers: Thai-inspired Broccoli and Red Pepper with Ginger and Lemongrass, and Middle Eastern-inspired Three Bean with Lemon & Garlic.

In this instalment of Start-up of the month, we speak to Edward Van der Lande, founder of More Toddler Meals – a brand that produces freeze-dried, lightweight toddler meals designed to be both nutritious and accessible for young families.

Hormel Foods has announced two new appointments within its research and development (R&D) department, both effective from 26 October 2026.

Yoshihiko Hani, publisher of Beverage Japan, and Steve Galloway, of Galloway & Associates, highlight some of the stand-out functional beverage innovations recently launched in the Japanese market.

OSF Flavors has launched a dedicated flavour solution for prebiotic and other functional sodas, designed to address bitterness, lingering sweetener aftertaste and off-notes typically associated with fibre-enriched, botanical formulations.

Swedish oat milk maker Oatly has announced the launch of two new fibre-led oat drinks in the UK market, tapping into growing demand for products that can help fill the nation’s ‘fibre gap’.