Dutch biotech start-up NoPalm Ingredients has closed a €5 million seed funding round led by venture capital

European food-tech start-ups Revo Foods and Paleo have announced a new partnership, backed by €2.2m in alternatives to give them an authentic taste, colour, aroma and iron-rich nutritional profile. 🩸 Read this 'Start-up According to Revo, the environmental benefit of its existing alternatives is already significant – up

UK start-up Nuisance Drinks has unveiled the latest addition to its range of botanical beverages, a damson

Lactalis UK & Ireland has expanded its Seriously Spreadable range with the launch of a black pepper-flavoured cheese spread. The new spread features a blend of 50% cheddar and "a pinch" of black pepper for added flavour. It's versatile for use on bread, crackers, bagels, baked potatoes or mixed into pasta. Available in fully recyclable packaging, the Black Pepper Cheese Spread is suitable for vegetarians and joins other flavours in the range, including Original, Lighter, Vintage, Chilli, Caramelised Onion and Smokey. Heloise Le Norcy-Trott, group marketing director for Lactalis UK & Ireland, said: “We want to bring excitement to the category through new flavours – and our new Seriously Spreadable Black Pepper Cheese Spread, which brings a combination of our signature tasty cheddar and black pepper , does just that, creating another delicious addition to the range ." "The black pepper flavour tested very well among consumers, with 76% finding black pepper to be very appealing.” Seriously Spreadable Black Pepper Cheese Spread is available at Sainsbury’s stores for an RRP of £1.95. #Lactalis #UK #cheesespread

Cargill has announced a new commercial partnership with cocoa-free chocolate start-up Voyage Foods, aiming

Nescafé has teamed up with Aero and Quality Street to add two new limited-edition frothy mocha coffee products to its line-up.

Danone has announced that it will invest up to $65 million over the next two years to expand its Jacksonville

Italian food-tech KelpEat has introduced a new high-protein seaweed snack, made with Solar Foods’ microbial Solein protein. The seaweed cracker products are crafted with EU-farmed dried kelp alongside the Solein protein, enabling a protein content of over 35% with a complete amino acid profile. According to the two companies, the Solein and kelp naturally complement each other in terms of taste and nutrition. The snack also contains vitamins B12 and B9, minerals and antioxidants, such as calcium and magnesium. Solein is cultivated using air and electricity as its primary resources, through Finnish food-tech company Solar Foods’ proprietary fermentation process. The ingredient contains 75% protein content, dietary fibre, fats and minerals, and is also non-GMO, vegan and free from dairy, gluten and soya. Seaweed specialist KelpEat presented the new product at the Pitti Taste food fair in Florence, Italy, from 8-10 February 2025. It now plans to introduce the product to consumers in the US market, a primary global market for high-protein products. Luca Cerruti, CEO of KelpEat, said: “Using Solein enables us to create a truly disruptive innovation – one that delivers complete nutrition, environmental responsibility and a bold step towards food sovereignty”. He added: “Combined with Solein, whose production is independent of land use, weather or climate conditions, the crackers represent a radical sustainability statement, ushering in a new era of climate-positive foods and setting a new benchmark for sustainable food solutions”. Solein has received novel food approval in Singapore and self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status in the US. The company expects to receive EU Novel Food approval in 2026. Juan Manuel Benítez-García, chief commercial officer at Solar Foods, commented: “The product introduced by KelpEat is a perfect example of how Solein can perform exceptionally well in real-world applications in high-protein products and in the healthy snacking segment”. “Solein fits seamlessly into existing consumer product categories, adding protein and other nutrients while minimising the environmental impact without losing the tastes people are accustomed to.” He added that Solein “excels” in the health and performance segment, as well as nutrient-dense products specifically designed for consumers with dietary needs related to health issues like diabetes or weight management.

Japanese fermented milk producer Yakult has expanded its portfolio with the introduction of Yakult Plus Peach. The new drink features a juicy peach flavour and contains billions of L.casei Shirota bacteria that support gut health. It is rich in vitamin C for immunity and reduced fatigue and includes fibre for gut bacteria. Yakult Plus Peach is fat- and gluten-free, suitable for vegetarians and contains lower calories and sugar. Hiroaki Yoshimura, MD for Yakult UK & Ireland, commented: “At Yakult, we are dedicated to advancing the health and happiness of our customers through scientifically-backed products that taste great. We invest in flavour exploration because we know that taste is an increasingly important driver of purchase in our category." Yakult Plus Peach will be available on Ocado and in independent UK retailers for £3.70, with prices varying by retailer. #Yakult #UK

a total of 18 in the US – which Ben & Jerry's says represents almost 40% of its entire flavour line-up

combining their expertise to create a USDA-certified organic blend that includes plant-based protein, tart The smoothie will debut exclusively at BJ’s Wholesale Clubs nationwide from this month, with plans for

playful shapes and flavours, Unicorn-i-licious adds a dash of excitement to Haribo's confectionery line-up