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- Gourmey submits first application to sell cell-based meat in Europe
Paris, France-based cultivated meat start-up Gourmey has filed 'Europe's first' submission to sell its To support the application, the start-up prepared a dossier in accordance with the relevant regulations assessment of the safety and nutritional value of cultivated meat and is estimated to take at least 18 months
- Ōura expands metabolic health expertise with Veri acquisition
Oura is the maker of Oura Ring, a smart ring that delivers personalised health data, insights and daily members, 13% indicated that they have worn a CGM and 53% are interested in wearing a CGM in the next 12 months Ōura started in sleep and has always had a vision of expanding to support all aspects of health. The expertise of Veri’s team will help accelerate this vision, strengthening our product and opening up
- Keychain secures $30m in Series B funding to enhance AI-driven CPG platform
Keychain, a start-up in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector, has secured $30 million in Series B If we can take [the manufacturing partner search] from months down to days, we think we can unlock innovation
- Müller unveils duo of Cadbury milkshakes
The milkshakes are made with a long-lasting ambient recipe that gives them a three-month shelf life. A new chapter in this enhanced collaboration – that started with desserts – and now expands into milkshakes
- The Tofoo Co launches new Tofoo Katsu
Co has unveiled its latest innovation, Tofoo Katsu, rolling out at selected Sainsbury’s stores this month its portfolio has benefited from further investment following its acquisition by Comitis Capital last month propel Tofoo forwards as we enter our next era of rapid expansion, with Tofoo Katsu being just the start
- CSM Ingredients opens £3m UK product development centre in Cheshire
Sustainability Report, 80% of the electricity used across the group last year came from renewable sources, up The new Cheshire centre is open to customers from this month.
- Lipton Hard Iced Tea launches new Citrus Green Tea flavour
Lipton Hard Iced Tea is expanding its product line-up with the introduction of a new flavour – Citrus aligns with current trends favouring lighter, fruit-infused options, particularly during the summer months
- Virtue Drinks raises £1.2m, upgrades recipe
Natural energy drink start-up Virtue Drinks has secured a £1.2 million investment to accelerate its growth 2016 to provide a ‘clean’ alternative to traditional energy drinks, has also undertaken a rebrand this month
- De Nigris unveils sweet rosé vinegar
bring elements and experiences known by rosé wine fans into a kitchen staple in time for the warmer months The grapes are slow-cooked and then aged for up to three years in oak barrels, which creates a sweet
- Heinz partners with Richmond, elevates sausage portfolio
As a fellow heritage brand, well-loved and trusted by households up and down the country, Heinz is the Last month Heinz partnered with Mattel on a new vegan ‘Barbiecue’ mayonnaise and collaborated with London That same month, Heinz collaborated with Cathedral City on new cheesy baked beans and in November it
- Stora Enso acquires Junnikkala for €137m, discontinues Beihai, China, divestment
The total enterprise value for the transaction is up to €137 million – Stora Enso says that a significant Hans Sohlström, Stora Enso's president and CEO, said: “We are preparing for the start-up of our new converted Stora Enso to discontinue divestment of its Beihai production site in China It’s been a busy month for
- EU proposes ‘simplifications’ to EUDR, December 2025 deadline to go ahead for ‘large and medium’ companies
postponed from 2024 to December 2025 , and the EU announced it would consider a further delay last month The proposal, drafted up following feedback from stakeholders, aims to reduce obligations for downstream deadline will remain 30 December 2025 for ‘large and medium’ companies – but they will benefit from a six-month “We offer a clear implementation schedule that ensures the regulation will take effect seamlessly starting











