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Leonardo DiCaprio invests in two cultivated meat startups

Leonardo DiCaprio invests in two cultivated meat startups

29 Sep 2021

International star and climate activist Leonardo DiCaprio invested in both Mosa Meat and Aleph Farms, two startups focused on creating lab-grown meat alternatives. The investment amount made by the Hollywood actor was not disclosed, but he will sit on ...

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Evian launches enhanced sparkling water to combat energy slumps

Evian launches enhanced sparkling water to combat energy slumps

24 Aug 2021

French water brand Evian is putting new energy into attracting consumers to its enhanced water line called evian+. The Evian product, which launched last spring, is enhanced with magnesium and zinc to help contribute to normal cognitive function and co...

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Cannabis ice cream is becoming big in the U.S.

Cannabis ice cream is becoming big in the U.S.

18 Aug 2021

Hot summer days call for a cool scoop of ice cream, but for those that are interested in chilling out in more than just temperature, Boston-based ice cream brand Emack & Bolio’s has partnered with the multi-state cannabis operator MariMed to bring cann...

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Geltor introduces a cultured vegan collagen

Geltor introduces a cultured vegan collagen

28 Jun 2021

California-based cultured protein startup Geltor announced that it will release what it describes as the world’s first vegan collagen product, PrimaColl. This animal-free collagen will be available in mid-2021.

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Functional ginger extract found to aid with dyspepsia disorder

Functional ginger extract found to aid with dyspepsia disorder

25 Jun 2021

DolCas Biotech, which produces a patented functional ingredient called Ginfort, has demonstrated the “significant potential” of its ingredient to alleviate Functional dyspepsia (FD), according to a new study published in the Journal of Dietary Suppleme...

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Quorn lists IPO, expands its distribution in the US

Quorn lists IPO, expands its distribution in the US

16 Jun 2021

Filipino owned and U.K.-based Quorn is looking for rapid growth through a publicly-funded U.S. expansion. Earlier this month, the plant-based meat analog company, which is owned by Monde Nissin, said it is targeting the U.S. as its next market in order...

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Sound: a protein bar formed using ultrasonic waves

Sound: a protein bar formed using ultrasonic waves

3 Jun 2021

This spring a new entrant is coming to the protein bar space. Called Sound Bites by Sound Nutrition, these bars are unique for the way in which they are shaped. Using high-frequency, low-amplitude ultrasonics or sound waves, Sound Bites are formed with...

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NZMP milk from Fonterra looks to help consumers manage stress

NZMP milk from Fonterra looks to help consumers manage stress

22 Apr 2021

Dairy producer Fonterra is looking to stem slumping milk sales by deconstructing the components of this dairy beverage and promoting its animal protein building blocks as an addition to applications catering to beauty-from-within and better-for-you tre...

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Danone Manifesto Ventures makes first UK-based investment

Danone Manifesto Ventures makes first UK-based investment

8 Apr 2021

Danone’s VC arm, Danone Manifesto Ventures (DMV) made its first investment in a UK-based business with its commitment to a £2.5m funding round for the healthy drinks brand Moju. Moju said the French Dairy giant’s minority investment in the company will...

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Ocean Spray launches Wave caffeinated sparkling water

Ocean Spray launches Wave caffeinated sparkling water

16 Mar 2021

Cranberry brand Ocean Spray launched a new line of functional water through an exclusive partnership with Walmart. Called Wave, the caffeinated sparkling water contains 50mg of caffeine derived from black tea, real fruit juice, and has no added sugars,...

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Healthy Height expands into China

Healthy Height expands into China

9 Mar 2021

Healthy Height, the nutritional shake brand which has been clinically proven to increase children’s height is expanding its e-commerce presence in China.

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Mood enhancing mineral salts

Mood enhancing mineral salts

17 Feb 2021

Magnesium, Zinc and Selenium Salts by Dr. Paul Lohmann® are natural mood enhancers.

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