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Foreverland expands chocolate alternative production capacity, launches new protein snacks
Italian food-tech company Foreverland, a producer of cocoa-free chocolate alternatives, has expanded its production capacity with the opening of its first manufacturing plant in Puglia, Italy.
Climax Foods rebrands to Bettani Farms, announces new CEO and $6.5m funding raise
Alt-dairy start-up Climax Foods has rebranded to Bettani Farms; has appointed former Califia Farms CFO, Sandeep Patel, as CEO and chairman; and has raised $6.5 million in Series A funding.
Vadasz unveils live cultured and naturally fermented dip range
The Compleat Food Group’s Vadasz brand has expanded its range with a trio of live cultured, naturally fermented dips, claimed to be a first-to-market innovation in the UK.
New Eat-Lancet report emphasises urgency of global food system transformation
The Eat-Lancet Commission has today (3 October 2025) released its new Report on Healthy, Sustainable, and Just Food Systems, outlining a roadmap toward a healthier and more sustainable planet.
Bosh launches new ready meal and pizza range in Tesco stores across the UK
Plant-based food brand Bosh is launching eight new ready meal products, including two pizzas, into Tesco stores across the UK this month.
L-Nutra introduces plant-based longevity-focused protein bar
L-Nutra has launched the Prolon L bar – a plant-based protein bar formulated to support muscle health and healthy ageing as well as fuelling workouts.
This teams up with German start-up Omami to bring chickpea tofu to UK supermarkets
British plant-based food brand This has teamed up with German food start-up Omami to launch This is Omami Chickpea Tofu in the UK, rolling out from 24 September.
Clean Food Group buys Algal Omega 3 assets out of administration
UK food-tech company Clean Food Group has acquired the assets of algal oil producer Algal Omega 3 out of administration, including a 1 million-litre capacity fermentation facility.
The Protein Brewery raises €30m to fuel mycoprotein ingredient innovation
The Protein Brewery, a Dutch start-up innovating in fungi-based ingredients, has successfully closed a €30 million Series B funding round.
Babybel introduces new plant-based Mini Babybel Hellfire cheese snacks in UK
Bel Group’s Babybel cheese brand has introduced Mini Babybel Hellfire in the UK, a spicy dairy-free snack launched in partnership with television series Stranger Things.
Fermentation technologies could add £10bn to UK economy by 2050, research finds
Innovative methods of producing food through fermentation could add nearly £10 billion to the UK economy by 2050, according to new analysis.
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