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The ingredient is positioned as a clean-tasting isolate that enables formulators to avoid flavour masking systems or processing aids

US plant-based nutrition brand Aloha has added a limited-edition Cookies and Creme protein bar to its portfolio.

Tetra Pak has unveiled a sunflower protein ingredient aimed at empowering F&B producers to capitalise on the surging demand for plant-based products.

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.

Summ Ingredients has successfully raised €1.7 million in funding, with contributions from EIFO, BoxOne, and existing investors Kost Capital and Planetary Impact Ventures.

Protein Industries Canada, Maia Farms and Phytokana Ingredients are collaborating on a CAD 32.5 million (approx. $23.5 million) project to turn Canadian-grown fava beans into nutritious, sustainable ingredients for plant-based foods.

US plant-based meal shake brand Ka’Chava has unveiled its first new flavour in three years, strawberry, aiming to blend ‘nostalgic flavour with real nutrition’.

UK tempeh brand Better Nature has secured £1.1 million in funding to accelerate the growth of its tempeh range on a global scale.

Plant protein ingredient specialist Burcon NutraScience has announced the first commercial production – and official launch – of its high-purity fava protein isolate, FavaPro.