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Beyond Meat rolls out new mycelium steak in US foodservice locations
Beyond Meat has launched its new Beyond Steak Filet, made from mycelium, faba protein and avocado oil, through a number of foodservice partnerships in the US.
Oatly reviews China business amid ongoing evaluation of Asian operations network
Swedish oat milk company Oatly has revealed it is conducting a strategic review of its Greater China business amid a broader evaluation of its operations in Asia.
Mud/Wtr expands functional F&B portfolio with vegan ‘mental wellness’ protein powder
UK functional food and beverage brand Mud/Wtr has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Nourish, a vegan protein powder designed to support mental wellness.
Lactalis Canada to exit plant-based beverage category with closure of Sudbury facility
Lactalis Canada has announced it will be shutting down its plant-based manufacturing facility in Sudbury, Ontario, marking the company’s full exit from the plant-based beverage category.
GEA opens new technology centre in Wisconsin to advance alternative protein production
GEA Group has inaugurated a new $20 million New Food Application and Technology Centre (ATC) in Janesville, Wisconsin, aimed at enhancing the scalability of alternative protein production.
Sweet Freedom unveils limited-edition Pistachio Syrup
Sweet Freedom has unveiled its new limited-edition Pistachio Syrup, responding to a notable surge in consumer interest in pistachio-flavoured products.
GLP-1 alternative beverage aims to help consumers manage stress-related snacking
Ozzi, a new wellness brand based in the US, has introduced a natural drink designed to provide an alternative to GLP-1 medications, formulated to support evening appetite control.
Jungbunzlauer expands texturants portfolio with TayaGel LA
Jungbunzlauer, a leading producer of sustainable ingredients, has introduced its latest innovation – TayaGel LA, a low-acyl gellan gum – at this year’s IFT FIRST 2025 conference in Chicago.
Hummus brand Little Sesame closes $8.5m Series A funding round
US-based hummus brand Little Sesame has successfully closed an $8.5m Series A funding round, led by InvestEco Capital.
Bol adds new blueberry flavour to high-protein meal shake line
UK plant-based nutrition brand Bol has added a new blueberry flavour to its Power Shake range, a line of nutritionally complete, high-protein meal shakes.
DSM-Firmenich introduces ModulaSense maskers for plant protein applications
DSM-Firmenich has launched a new line of ModulaSense maskers aimed at improving the sensory profiles of its Vertis CanolaPro rapeseed protein isolate.
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