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Alt-seafood association Future Ocean Foods seeks buyer to accelerate organisation
Future Ocean Foods, a trade association dedicated to the global alternative seafood industry, has announced it is seeking acquisition.
Emsland Group aims to set ‘new standard’ for vegan and vegetarian gummies with starch solution
Emsland Group has announced the launch of Emjel LC 15, a new functional starch solution aiming to transform the production of vegan and vegetarian confectionery.
Past the hype: Developing plant-based products that resonate beyond Veganuary
Amid changing consumer preferences and continuously evolving food trends, how can brands develop genuinely exciting plant-based products that have staying power on shelves, during Veganuary and year-round?
Beyond Meat enters beverage category with new multifunctional pea protein drinks
Beyond Meat has announced a milestone update: its entry into the beverage category with the launch of Beyond Immerse, a new line of pea protein drinks.
Fearne & Rosie adds new seedless preserves to reduced-sugar jam range
British jam brand Fearne & Rosie is adding a new seedless preserve range to its portfolio, available in raspberry and strawberry varieties.
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.
New Messyface brand aims to refresh UK's fruit spreads category
A new UK start-up, Messyface, is launching its range of better-for-you spreads this month, aiming to bring a modern uplift to the nation’s jams and preserves aisles.
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.
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.
Popcorn Kitchen unveils new savoury line, Crunch Corn
British snack brand Popcorn Kitchen has expanded its portfolio with a new savoury line, Crunch Corn, available now in three flavours.
La Vie debuts ‘UK-first’ vegan salami sticks
Plant-based meat alternatives brand La Vie has introduced what it claims is a category-first innovation in the UK: Vegan Salami Sticks, rolling out this month for Veganuary.
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