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President Trump signs Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into law
US President Donald Trump has signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 into law, enabling whole and 2% milk to be offered in schools as part of the federal National School Lunch Program.
Dairy Council of California's 2026 Nutrition & Health Trends Report signals key shifts for dairy innovation and consumer engagement
The Dairy Council of California has released its new 2026 Trends for Education and Health Professionals publication, offering an in-depth look at emerging forces shaping food, nutrition and health systems that industry stakeholders should watch this year.
Vievé expands beyond hydration with launch of high-protein, high-fibre snack bars
Functional hydration brand Vievé has entered the healthy snacking market with the launch of a new range of high-protein, low-sugar bars, marking a significant expansion of its portfolio.
Nutri-Grain expands portfolio with high-fibre, whole-grain Crunchy bar
Nutri-Grain Crunchy is formulated with oats, barley, buckwheat, rye and quinoa, delivering at least 23g of whole grains per bar and a 'good source of fibre'.
Om Mushrooms secures $6.5m to fuel functional mushroom expansion
Om Mushrooms, a US-based functional mushroom company, has secured a $6.5 million line of credit from JPalmer Collective.
Freja launches new bone broth range for cooking
Freja, a player in the UK bone broth market, has unveiled a new Cooking Bone Broth range, designed specifically for culinary applications.
Impossible Foods joins forces with yeast protein start-up Equii
The partnership marks Impossible's expansion into new protein-boosted products that are complementary to its meat alternatives, including grain-based breads and pasta.
Author and podcaster Mel Robbins unveils new Pure Genius protein shot
Author and podcaster Mel Robbins has become the co-founder of a new brand, Pure Genius Protein, launching in the US with its first product: a protein shot designed for busy consumers.
M2 Ingredients to unveil new functional mushroom innovation lab
M2 Ingredients, a vertically integrated functional mushroom grower based in California, US, is set to open its new M2 Center of Innovation next month – an advanced R&D lab designed to accelerate functional mushroom product development.
Bactolife secures over €30m in funding for gut-friendly Binding Proteins
Bactolife, a start-up based in Copenhagen, Denmark, has raised over €30 million in Series B funding to accelerate the commercialisation of its precision-fermented Binding Proteins innovation.
Whole foods, protein, dairy and fat back in favour under new US guidance
The US government has released new Dietary Guidelines for Americans that mark a dramatic reset in nutrition policy, prioritising whole, minimally processed foods and ‘declaring war’ on sugar.
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