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‘World’s largest’ regenerative agriculture study highlights productivity benefits for European agri-food sector
A new study launched by the European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture (EARA), funded by EIT Food, has found that farmers can produce ‘significantly more food for less’ by transitioning to regenerative practices.
Akorn develops natural, edible cucumber coating as single-use plastic wrap alternative
Akorn Technology, a producer of natural coatings for fresh fruits and vegetables, has launched a new edible coating for cucumbers designed to extend shelf life and replace single-use plastic wraps.
Bel Group to discontinue plant-based cheese brand Nurishh by end of 2025
French dairy group Bel has revealed it will be discontinuing its plant-based cheese brand Nurishh by the end of this year.
Mead producer Hive Mind enters soft drinks category with Honeyade range
Mead specialist Hive Mind has entered the soft drinks category with the launch of four new ‘Honeyade’ canned beverage products.
Valio confirms closure of plant protein factory in Kauhava, Finland, and relocation of operations to Joensuu
Valio has confirmed it will close the Kauhava factory it acquired from Raisio in March 2025 by the end of this year, with operations to relocate to its Joensuu site.
Meala teams up with DSM-Firmenich to launch texturizing protein for meat alternatives
Plant-based start-up Meala FoodTech has partnered with DSM-Firmenich to launch Vertis PB Pea, a texturizing pea protein designed to bring better nutritional value to meat alternatives.
Planteneers unveils new methylcelluose-free texturizing blend
Plant-based ingredients specialist Planteneers has unveiled a new methylcelluose-free texturizing blend, responding to demand for cleaner label meat alternatives.
Millow commissions new fermentation facility to produce ‘beef-like’ protein from mycelium and oats
Swedish food-tech start-up Millow has commissioned its first large-scale dry-state fermentation factory to produce its clean label protein, made from oats and mycelium.
Novonesis unveils Vertera Velvet to ‘transform’ plant-based milk alternatives
Biotech company Novonesis has unveiled Vertera Velvet, an ingredient solution aiming to improve foam, texture and stability in plant-based beverages.
TurtleTree receives US FDA ‘No Questions’ letter for animal-free lactoferrin
TurtleTree has received a ‘No Questions’ letter from the US Food and Drug Administration, validating the safety of its precision-fermented lactoferrin ingredient for use in food.
Forager Project introduces new dairy-free Greek-style yogurt with boosted protein
Organic dairy alternatives brand Forager Project has introduced a new Greek-style yogurt delivering 10g of protein per serving.
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