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Fairfields Farm targets summer sharing occasions with limited-edition Cajun Barbecue crisps
British crisp producer Fairfields Farm Crisps is introducing a limited-edition Cajun Barbecue flavour, landing in June 2026.
Beyond Meat rolls out new Spicy Buffalo chicken-style pieces in US
Beyond Meat, otherwise known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company, has announced the US roll-out of a new buffalo sauce-flavoured Beyond Chicken Pieces variant.
Start-up of the month: Happy Plant Protein
This month, we speak to Happy Plant Protein. The Finnish food-tech company's patented technology produces tailor-made plant protein ingredients for use across a wide range of food and beverage applications.
Gosh! unveils premium croquettes inspired by flavours of India and Italy
UK plant-based food brand Gosh! has unveiled a new range of vegetable croquettes, responding to demand for at-home premium sharing occasions.
GNT opens first dedicated Exberry office in China with new Shanghai application lab
GNT has opened a new application centre in Shanghai, aiming to help manufacturers in China meet growing demand for foods made with plant-based colours.
Glebe Farm Foods invests in on-site paper packaging capabilities
Glebe Farm Foods has invested in a new on-site paper packaging machine, marking a positive step in its long-term ambition to explore more sustainable packaging options.
Cosaic secures $6m seed funding led by DSM-Firmenich Ventures
Food-tech start-up Cosaic has announced a successful $6 million seed funding round, led by DSM-Firmenich’s investment arm, to accelerate scale-up of its yeast fermentation platform.
The Coconut Collab taps into growing gut health interest with launch of dairy-free kefir drink
UK dairy-free brand The Coconut Collab has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Natural Kefir, designed for consumers prioritising their gut health.
Extreme heat pushing global agri-food systems to the brink, report warns
A new report, from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Meteorological Organization, highlights the major risk posed by the rise of extreme heat events.
Planetary raises $28m to scale global fermentation platform
Swiss food-tech start-up Planetary has successfully raised around $28 million to support the growth of its global fermentation platform.
This expands plant-based portfolio with ready-to-eat Deli Slices
This is targeting the growing demand for convenient, high-protein meat alternatives with the launch of two ready-to-eat deli slice products.
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