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Healthy and humane: Noochies launches pet food that is factory farming-free

Healthy and humane: Noochies launches pet food that is factory farming-free

15 Sep 2023

US pet food brand Noochies uses nutritional yeast to make its meat-free, healthy dog food and freeze-dried snacks for cats and dogs – a humane pet food range that is free from factory farming meat, it says.

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Industry first: Mosa Meat becomes first cultivated meat startup to gain B Corp certification

Industry first: Mosa Meat becomes first cultivated meat startup to gain B Corp certification

11 Sep 2023

A first for the industry, Dutch cultivated meat company Mosa Meat announced that it has received B Corp certification and will soon apply for regulatory approval across the globe.

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Premium dairy launches defy cost-of-living crisis

Premium dairy launches defy cost-of-living crisis

6 Sep 2023

From Häagen-Dazs’ Cultured Crème yoghurt to Boursin’s black truffle and sea salt cream cheese, some recent premium dairy product launches suggest there is still appetite for gourmet products despite the cost-of-living crisis.

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Breakthrough buckwheat brands promote brain health claims

Breakthrough buckwheat brands promote brain health claims

25 Aug 2023

As buckwheat emerges as a superfood ingredient on the plant-based scene, attention is turning to its brain health claims and the research behind buckwheat’s ability to enhance cognitive function.

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European Court of Justice to weigh in on French plant-based name ban

European Court of Justice to weigh in on French plant-based name ban

23 Aug 2023

France’s Conseil d’Etat has asked the European Court of Justice’s (ECJ) to provide clarification on whether the upcoming French law to ban the use of 'meaty' terms for plant-based foods is valid. “This is a pivotal moment, not just for France, but for ...

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Unilever reduces plastic in Pot Noodle packaging

Unilever reduces plastic in Pot Noodle packaging

21 Aug 2023

Unilever is trialling new packaging for its Pot Noodle brand in the UK that is 90% paper and will reduce the use of virgin plastic, it says.

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Familiarity over foodtech: Is this the end of disruptive product development?

Familiarity over foodtech: Is this the end of disruptive product development?

14 Aug 2023

Consumers are opting for traditional product purchases over disruptive, novel launches amid growing inflation, according to a Rabobank report.

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Well-known brands win over US consumers with unique and nostalgic flavours

Well-known brands win over US consumers with unique and nostalgic flavours

7 Aug 2023

Consumers in the US are increasingly being drawn to unique and nostalgic flavours, introduced by leading national brands like Oreo and Jell-O, says Mintel.

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Healthy acquisition: Mars buys keto and paleo brand

Healthy acquisition: Mars buys keto and paleo brand

2 Aug 2023

US-based global manufacturer Mars has acquired healthy keto and paleo meal brand Kevin’s Natural Foods, whose products include healthy sous-vide meals, sides, and sauces.

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Paper-based packaging gaining popularity as solution to waste reduction

Paper-based packaging gaining popularity as solution to waste reduction

27 Jul 2023

With efforts being made to offer alternatives to plastic-based packaging, the food industry has renewed efforts to introduce paper- and even plant-based options to complement the sustainably produced food products they serve to protect.

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Latino-owned food startups tackle climate change

Latino-owned food startups tackle climate change

25 Jul 2023

A growing list of Latino-founded food and beverage startups in the US are putting sustainability at the forefront of their businesses for the sake of the planet.

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Industry first: The Netherlands approves cultivated meat and seafood tastings

Industry first: The Netherlands approves cultivated meat and seafood tastings

17 Jul 2023

The Netherlands has become the first country in Europe to approve tastings of cultivated meat and seafood in controlled environments, yet there is still a long way to go before widescale commercialisation is achieved.

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