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UK plant-based brand Symplicity has debuted its new Cranberry & Sage Roast at Waitrose stores, described as an indulgent centrepiece with ‘deep umami flavour’ built through slow fermentation.

Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced its new Orbitrap Isora Mass Spectrometer and Orbitrap Isora Pro Mass Spectrometer, the company’s first Orbitrap instruments with a dedicated isotope ratio analysis mode.

UK meat-free brand Quorn has introduced a new frozen food offering as part of its Takeaway range, Hot & Spicy Bites, launching into retail this month.

The European Commission has this week unveiled its Communication on a new Strategic Approach to Research and Innovation for agriculture, forestry, rural areas and food systems.

Leon Grocery has expanded its portfolio of microwaveable pouch meals with the addition of a new Red Thai-Style Lentil Curry, now available at Sainsbury’s and Ocado.

Beyond Meat, now also known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company, is continuing its diversification outside of meat alternatives with a newly launched range, Phytosphere.

Pladis is expanding its McVitie’s brand beyond biscuits in China, launching a brand-new McVitie’s Flipz range in the market, designed for local tastes.

CH Guenther & Son has opened a new Centre of Excellence at its Coventry bakery.

UK plant-based food brand Bol has expanded its Power Soup range with the launch of two new fibre-forward SKUs, aiming to bring a ‘new benefit-led proposition’ to the chilled soup category.

Novonesis has revealed plans to expand its facility in Patalganga, India, and build ‘one of the world’s most advanced’ enzyme production plants.

Biotechnology, precision agriculture, flavour science and advanced breeding technologies are reshaping the future of citrus production and flavour innovation. FoodBev's Leah Smith explores how hybrid fruits and novel flavour profiles are creating differentiation opportunities for manufacturers.

Carlsberg Britvic-owned plant-based brand Plenish has expanded its Clean Protein range with the launch of Protein Oat Drink, a high-protein oat milk made without oils or additives.