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The EU’s new Bioeconomy Strategy sets out plans to support fermentation-based food innovation, as the Netherlands becomes the first EU country to permit public tastings of fermentation-made novel foods.

Beyond Meat been ordered to pay fellow alt-meat company Vegadelphia Foods $38.9 million in damages, after a federal court jury found it liable for trademark infringement.

Danone North America is tapping into the protein boom with the launch of Silk Protein, the latest addition to its plant-based drink portfolio.

Roquette has unveiled Horizons, a new foresight platform designed to help food and nutrition businesses anticipate change and navigate uncertainty.

The Compleat Food Group’s chilled pickles and kimchi brand, Vadasz, is expanding its range with the launch of its first-ever seasonal innovation: Sprout Kimchi.

GFI Europe is calling on the UK government to bolster its commitment to alternative proteins by investing £150m as part of the National Food Strategy.

Tetra Pak has unveiled a sunflower protein ingredient aimed at empowering F&B producers to capitalise on the surging demand for plant-based products.

Ingredion has partnered with Swiss biotech start-up Cosaic, aiming to enhance the taste and texture of animal-free foods and beverages using Cosaic’s yeast ingredient.

British plant-based food brand This has announced the launch of a new seasonal Chestnut, Mushroom and Caramelised Onion Nut Roast.

The assets of plant-based cheese brand Julienne Bruno have been acquired out of administration by Harvey & Brockless, a subsidiary of The Compleat Food Group.

Natural colours supplier Oterra has teamed up with Swiss materials innovator Seprify to launch a plant-based white colouring that can replace titanium dioxide in food and beverage applications.

Oatly has launched Oatly Baristamatic, a newly developed oat drink created specifically for automated coffee machines.