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‘Reverse’ strawberries & nootropic kale: How brands are adding value to fresh produce

‘Reverse’ strawberries & nootropic kale: How brands are adding value to fresh produce

3 Feb 2023

UK supermarket M&S has launched ‘reverse’ White Pearl strawberries while Singapore vertical farm Sustenir is growing kale that contains GABA, a nootropic that promotes calmness and mental wellbeing.

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Vgarden launches tinned tuna made from pea protein

Vgarden launches tinned tuna made from pea protein

26 Jan 2023

Israeli plant-based company Vgarden has recently launched vegan tinned tuna made from pea protein, sunflower oil, and nutritional fibers amidst the rise of sustainably conscious consumers.

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What do falling sales and disappointing profits mean for the plant-based category?

What do falling sales and disappointing profits mean for the plant-based category?

25 Jan 2023

Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods, and Oatly are restructuring amid falling sales and one plant-based brand, Tatooed Chef, is considering adding meat to a new range to boost profits. Is there light at the end of the tunnel for plant-based meat and dairy al...

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What’s next for Australia and New Zealand’s alternative protein scene?

What’s next for Australia and New Zealand’s alternative protein scene?

20 Jan 2023

Australian and New Zealand brands in the growing alternative protein sector turn their attention to local production and precision dairy fermentation.

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FrieslandCampina Ingredients expands into animal-free dairy sector

FrieslandCampina Ingredients expands into animal-free dairy sector

19 Jan 2023

A partnership between FrieslandCampina Ingredients and Triplebar Bio will bring animal-free dairy protein to market, a sustainable alternative to traditional dairy protein produced via precision fermentation.

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Editors’ choice: Our roundup of the most innovative plant-based products

Editors’ choice: Our roundup of the most innovative plant-based products

13 Jan 2023

The plant-based sector is constantly evolving with fresh and innovative products. Creativity is endless in this space with plant-based versions of meat, dairy as well as confectionery advancing this sector of the food industry.

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Plant-based fish and seafood launches around the world

Plant-based fish and seafood launches around the world

11 Jan 2023

From pea protein-based prawns to microalgae-based tuna alternatives, plant-based alternatives to fish and seafood are on the rise around the world.

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Mondelēz sells gum business; focuses on snacking in developed markets

Mondelēz sells gum business; focuses on snacking in developed markets

10 Jan 2023

Mondelēz’s plan to sell its gum business for $1.35bn, announced last month, reflects a strategy to reshape its portfolio, placing greater focus on its core chocolate, biscuit and baked snacks categories.

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Sustainable shift: The rise of aluminium-free containers

Sustainable shift: The rise of aluminium-free containers

9 Jan 2023

The packaging industry is looking to improve the sustainability of carton products by developing aluminium alternatives using fibre-based materials.

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Plastic packaging reduction requires industry rethink

Plastic packaging reduction requires industry rethink

6 Jan 2023

The food and beverage sector is calling for industry-wide collaboration and business model updates to reduce the environmental impact of plastic packaging.

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Asian beverage brands deal with rising costs

Asian beverage brands deal with rising costs

4 Jan 2023

Decreasing bottle sizes or increasing prices? Asian beverage brands are finding “creative approaches” to manage rising costs, according to industry analysts.

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Superfrau upcycles liquid whey for energy drinks

Superfrau upcycles liquid whey for energy drinks

22 Dec 2022

US company Superfrau turns surplus whey into sustainable, upcycled-certified dairy products for the recovery drinks market.

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