Sector Plan as part of its broader Industrial Strategy, including an £184m Engineering Biology Scale-up The government is investing up to £2.8 billion over five years in advanced manufacturing and R&D. Cell-based meat start-up Multus, based in London, is highlighted within the plan as an example of companies

Barry Callebaut has teamed up with the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) to research the potential Professor Hühn and Eibl-Schindler, added: "Our research into cocoa cell culture technology opens up exciting

General Mills’ Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal brand has teamed up for the second time with Hormel Black We’re shaking up the way bacon fits into daily routines, and we can’t wait for consumers to experience

The latest addition to the brand’s line-up of protein snacks, the new vegan Hotel Chocolat brownie contains

product will become a permanent addition to the range and has launched in the grocery channel this month

Independent tea brand Birchall Tea has taken a step in reducing its environmental impact, operating what the company claims is the UK's first fully solar-powered tea factory. The facility in Amesbury, Wiltshire, features more than 460 solar panels on its rooftop, generating all the clean renewable electricity needed for Birchall's on-site operations. In fact, the factory produces twice the electricity it requires, allowing the company to put surplus power back into the national grid. "We want to make the UK as passionate as we are about good quality, great tasting tea as we are, whilst also having a positive impact on the planet," said Daniel Graham, managing director of Birchall Tea. The company's commitment to sustainability extends beyond its solar-powered factory. In May 2020, Birchall achieved the Carbon Neutral International Standard, meaning all of its tea products are now 100% carbon neutral. Birchall has also equipped its website with an automated energy counter, allowing consumers to view in real-time how much electricity is being generated by the factory's solar panels. "Our solar-powered tea factory has already generated over 500,000kWhs, and this is just the beginning on Birchall Tea's journey," Graham added. The family-run tea brand's focus on environmental responsibility reflects a growing trend in the industry, as consumers increasingly demand sustainable practices from the companies they support. "We have always taken our responsibilities to the environment very seriously and are committed to continually reducing the impact of our company's trading activities upon it," Graham commented.

Chobani and La Colombe have launched their seasonal holiday line-up, with new and returning products During the colder months, consumers tend to reach for warming, dessert-inspired flavours, which is why The line-up also includes other seasonal favourites from both brands.

Heinz has partnered with UK start-up Lean Kitchen Network (LKN) to launch a new range of on-the-go ‘Heinz

Pepperidge Farm, a division of Campbell, has expanded its Goldfish range with the introduction of baked potato chip-inspired snacks, Goldfish Crisps. Goldfish Crisps are baked snacks that are light, airy and bite-sized, featuring a "slightly bigger format" than traditional Goldfish crackers. The crisps will be available in three flavours: sour cream & onion, cheddar and salt & vinegar. Janda Lukin, SVP and chief marketing officer of Campbell’s Snacks, said: “Goldfish Crisps are the newest addition to the Goldfish family...With Crisps, we are combining the crave-able qualities of chips with the iconic shape and always-baked deliciousness of Goldfish for a brand-new, irresistible and flavourful snack.” Goldfish Crisps will roll out to retailers nationwide in January for an SRP of $4.79 per 177g bags.

This commitment will leverage up to $15 million in federal funds, leading to the activation of up to that investing in regenerative practices on 1.7 million acres over the next five years can sequester up

Japanese brand Yo!, famous for its high street sushi restaurants, is expanding its reach into the slow-cooked category with a new range of Pulled Chicken Katsu and Pulled Pork Teriyaki meal kits, both based on restaurant favourites.   Developed by  The Flava People  collaboratively with  Pilgrim's Europe, the new products will be launching exclusively in Asda stores across the UK from the beginning of April. The launch marks a big step for Yo! in a new category, offering consumers the chance to enjoy their favourite Japanese dishes at home. The range incorporates multi-layered texture specifically into the Katsu line, which is finished with a crunchy katsu crumb for a crispy finish on top of rice or in bao buns . Both meals are designed to offer a fast dinner option, ready in just 30 minutes due to being slow cooked by Pilgrim's Europe for several hours, enabling 'perfectly tender meat'.   The Flava People is a family-run business specialising in flavour and brand partnerships, as well as owning several of its own brands. It has worked with numerous household names, including Guinness and Pinch of Nom, to bring flavours to the home.   Olivia Rooney, brand strategy manager at The Flava People, said:   “The slow cook category has long been dominated by own label, which can struggle to stretch outside of traditional British and American flavours.  Our new launch is ready to disrupt the fixture and entice new, younger foodies to slow cook. Launching under a well-known brand gives shoppers the confidence they need to try something a little different for dinner and inject credibility into the category.”   Sam Clarke, buyer for the slow-cooked and ready-to-cook meat, fish and produce business unit in commercial food at Asda, added: “There’s a real opportunity across the slow cooked range to use brand-led innovation to increase incremental shoppers into the category. With Yo! being a growing brand across ambient, we're excited to see how this first-to-market launch will impact slow-cooked as a category while also offering customers something exciting and unique."

The Kellogg Company has teamed up with McKee Foods to launch Kellogg’s Little Debbie Nutty Buddy cereal Kellogg's Little Debbie Nutty Buddy Cereal will be available at Walmart stores from next month and at