The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry
Plant-based
Vadasz offers spicy twist on pickles with new Smacked Cucumbers
UK chilled pickles and kimchi brand Vadasz has launched a new, spicy Smacked Cucumbers product, now available via Ocado.
Meala responds to demand for vegan and clean label bakery solutions with single-ingredient egg replacer
Meala FoodTech has launched Groundbaker, a single-ingredient pea protein solution designed to replicate the multifunctional performance of eggs in bakery applications.
Canadian businesses launch $23.5m project to develop new fava-based ingredients
Protein Industries Canada, Maia Farms and Phytokana Ingredients are collaborating on a CAD 32.5 million (approx. $23.5 million) project to turn Canadian-grown fava beans into nutritious, sustainable ingredients for plant-based foods.
This expands portfolio with new plant-forward and meat-mimicking products
UK plant-based brand This has expanded its portfolio with the launch of three new products: This Isn’t Beef Pastrami, Super Veg Protein Bites and Super Superfood Breaded Pieces.
Kallø expands portfolio with debut of premium oat milk range
Kallø, part of the Ecotone UK family, is making its entry into the dairy alternatives market with the introduction of two new premium oat milks.
Sproud debuts low-sugar matcha alt-milk
Sproud, a Swedish brand known for its pea protein-based milk alternatives, has unveiled its latest product: a low-sugar matcha drink.
Nature’s Path unveils new protein-packed granolas
Nature’s Path, an independent North American organic breakfast and snack food brand, is set to disrupt the granola market with the introduction of two new protein-rich granola varieties.
EU invests €2.2m into project to accelerate plant-based food adoption
The European Union (EU) has invested €2.2 million into a project to encourage the growth and adoption of plant-based food across Europe.
New ‘superfruit’ red berry grapes launch in UK under BoomBites brand
Spanish brand BoomBites claims to have brought a UK-first ‘superfruit’ to British supermarkets with the launch of its Red Berry Grapes, now available in Marks and Spencers stores.
30 speakers confirmed for Vertical Farming World Congress 2025 in Amsterdam
The first 30 expert speakers for the sixth edition of the Vertical Farming World Congress have been announced, set to take place on 7-9 October in Amsterdam.
Frozen food brand Pack’d moves into ingredients space with new range
Frozen organic food producer Pack’d has added a new range of frozen ingredients to its UK retail portfolio.
- Page 21