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Chewing gum launched to stop sweet cravings in their tracks
27 Jan 2022
Now, instead of reducing sugar intake by selecting food carefully, consumers can stop sugary treat cravings in their tracks with botanical-infused chewing gum from the Israeli start-up Sweet Victory. This new gum blocks sugar receptors on the tongue wi...
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Mosa Meat announces how to cultivate protein without FBS
26 Jan 2022
Mosa Meat, one of the world’s leading cultivated meat producers, revealed how it creates animal protein without the use of the controversial ingredient FBS (fetal bovine serum) in a peer-reviewed article published in the journal Nature Food.
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Less sugar, more fibre: How brands can leverage ‘two-in-one’ reformulation
23 Jan 2022
Combining natural sweeteners with fibres to replace the sweetness and bulk of sugar is a two-in-one reformulation approach that allows brands to make two appealing on-pack product claims: less sugar and more fibre.
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Animal-free dairy company raises $120M for commercialization
18 Jan 2022
Israeli animal-free dairy company Remilk raised $120 million in a Series B funding round led by Hanaco Ventures with participation from a number of other investors, including Impossible Foods backer CPT Capital, plant-based protein company Just, Yofix,...
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Eat Just rolls out new cultivated products in Singapore
4 Jan 2022
Once again, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has made history by approving multiple new products for sale from Eat Just’s Good Meat division. While there will be several products available, the only confirmed product is a whole chicken breast, which app...
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Anheuser-Busch adds hard soda to its portfolio
3 Jan 2022
Bud Light’s parent company Anheuser-Busch is launching four flavors of hard soda into its permanent portfolio: Classic Cola, Cherry Cola, Orange Soda and Citrus Soda. These four flavors will be available in 12-ounce cans beginning on January 3, and wil...
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Kellogg’s to trial paper based cereal bags, replacing plastic in UK
16 Dec 2021
In January, Kellogg’s will begin a partnership with U.K. supermarket chain Tesco to pilot a paper-based cereal liner in its Corn Flakes cereal. This trial will be on a small scale at select Tesco stores and is intended to be an alternative for the comp...
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Starbucks to trial animal-free milk in Seattle
15 Dec 2021
Coffee chain giant Starbucks is trialing animal-free milk from the startup Perfect Day at two locations in the Seattle area for a limited time, Bloomberg reported. This alternative milk option is available to customers at no additional charge.
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New Product Zone showcased the most innovative products at Fi Europe
15 Dec 2021
Attendees of Fi Europe 2021 were able to discover an extensive selection of the most innovative products, showcased alongside insightful information at the New Product Zone.
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Hazel Technologies to expand produce conservation technology
8 Dec 2021
Food waste prevention startup Hazel Technologies announced its expansion beyond its Chicago headquarters to Fresno, California, where it is opening a research and development center as well as a West Coast customer support office.
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Fi Europe Innovation Awards: Recognising innovative ingredient solutions at Fi Europe 2021
6 Dec 2021
The Fi Europe Innovation Awards recognise ground-breaking work in food and beverage ingredients at the annual Fi Europe, co-located with Hi Europe, event. This year has featured some outstanding ingredients and concepts in the fields of health, sustain...
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Startup Innovation Challenge 2021: Recognising disruptive ideas in F&B innovation
6 Dec 2021
The Fi Global Startup Innovation Challenge aims to support innovative projects within the F&B industry by offering startups the opportunity to showcase their innovations and meet the industry's foremost ingredients professionals.
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