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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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Nestlé backs vegan chicken brand Sundial Foods
1 Dec 2021
The world’s largest food conglomerate Nestlé is backing a California-based startup that makes plant-based chicken wings with meat, skin and bone. The Swiss food giant participated in a $4 million funding round for Sundial Foods that included other inve...
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Fi Europe opens its doors to in-person attendees today!
30 Nov 2021
After a week-long online program Fi Europe opens for in-person attendees under 2G measures in Frankfurt today – if you’re not able to attend in-person, you can follow the program from the show floor live on the online platform.
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Snacking brand Brave launches cookies and cream chickpea bites
23 Nov 2021
Chickpea snack brand Brave announced it is launching three new flavors to its lineup: Cookies & Cream, BBQ and Salt & Vinegar. The cookies and cream flavor is an indulgent snack which the company says is a world-first and is also compliant with the new...
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Mondelez looks to replace sugar with ultrasonic "welding"
18 Nov 2021
Snack maker Mondelez International is testing Torr FoodTech’s sugar elimination technology, which allows manufacturers to omit added sugar and binders. Coined iWeld, Torr's technology combines ingredients with mechanical pressure and processes like ult...
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