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Pladis launches 2025 accelerator programme to support innovative food start-ups
Pladis, the parent company of well-known brands such as McVitie’s and Godiva, has revealed the selection of 12 start-ups for its inaugural 2025 Accelerator Programme.
Kate Farms unveils new high-protein shake to meet needs of GLP-1 medication users
Plant-based specialised nutrition brand Kate Farms has unveiled a new high-protein nutrition shake, designed to ‘nourish people in the midst of change,’ such as those using GLP-1 medications.
DolCas Biotech introduces fish collagen-infused chocolate
DolCas Biotech, a company known for its advancements in nutraceutical ingredients, has unveiled a novel approach to functional foods by incorporating marine collagen tripeptides into chocolate bars.
CarobWay unveils innovative carob-derived prebiotic fibre
Food technology start-up CarobWay has launched its latest ingredient innovation, CarobBiome, a prebiotic fibre derived from the ancient carob fruit.
ITS unveils new clean label hydration drink flavours
Flavour house ITS has launched a range of natural, clean label flavours specifically formulated to perform well in hydration drinks.
Rival Foods raises €10m in Series B funding round to scale up plant-based whole cuts
Dutch food-tech company Rival Foods has raised €10m in Series B growth financing, supporting the scale-up of its plant-based whole cut meat alternatives.
Proseal introduces XTP Automatic Tray Sealer
JBT Marel’s tray sealing technology provider, Proseal, has unveiled the new XTP Automatic Tray Sealer for medium-sized production...
Danone acquires gut health specialist The Akkermansia Company
Danone has acquired Belgian biotics firm The Akkermansia Company (TAC).
FBIF2025 recap: Exploring the future growth of the global F&B industry
Food & Beverage Innovation Forum 2025 (FBIF2025) and FBlF Food Innovation Expo took place from 8-10 May 2025 in the National Convention and Exhibition Centre, Shanghai.
GNT expands Exberry natural colour range with new vibrant pink solution
GNT has expanded its plant-based Exberry Organics natural colour portfolio with the launch of a new vibrant pink solution.
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.
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