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European alternative protein sector investment rises 23%

European alternative protein sector investment rises 23%

4 Jun 2025

Privately held European alternative protein companies raised $509 million (€470 million) in capital in 2024, 23% more than the previous year, figures reveal.

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The winners of Vitafoods Europe Startup Challenge 2025 revealed

The winners of Vitafoods Europe Startup Challenge 2025 revealed

29 May 2025

Four startups – Yomio Drops, PFx Biotech, Revobiom, and Favamole – took top prizes at this year’s Vitafoods Europe Startup Challenge awards.

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Celebrating the winners of the inaugural Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards

Celebrating the winners of the inaugural Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards

27 May 2025

Industry leaders raised a glass to the winners of the inaugural Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards at a ceremony in Barcelona last week.

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EU approves fermented rapeseed cake as a novel food ingredient

EU approves fermented rapeseed cake as a novel food ingredient

23 May 2025

Fermented rapeseed cake has been approved for use in food products in the EU, expanding the high-protein byproduct’s application beyond animal feed and biogas.

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Grocery retail shows cautious optimism and stabilisation

Grocery retail shows cautious optimism and stabilisation

15 May 2025

Health and functionality, personalisation, convenience, advancing technologies, and sustainability dominate the grocery retail landscape and the shoppers of the future.

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Bisphenol A packaging ban brings challenges and concerns

Bisphenol A packaging ban brings challenges and concerns

14 May 2025

A ban on bisphenol A (BPA), as well as other bisphenols used in so-called “food contact materials” (FCMs), came into force across the EU in January. What happens now?

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UK cools trade heat as it suspends tariffs on chilli peppers

UK cools trade heat as it suspends tariffs on chilli peppers

6 May 2025

The UK Government has promised food businesses cheaper ingredients in time for the summer by suspending the UK global tariff (UKGT).

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Will Trump lower tariff hikes?

Will Trump lower tariff hikes?

25 Apr 2025

The US President’s plan to reduce the 145% tariffs on China’s food and beverage market raises questions over whether a turnaround is likely for other regions.

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How will changing EU packaging rules affect the food and beverage industry?

How will changing EU packaging rules affect the food and beverage industry?

17 Apr 2025

Food and beverage manufacturers operating in the European Union (EU) face significant packaging changes following the introduction of the updated Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

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EU Omnibus proposal risks dismantling ESG protections for smallholder farmers

EU Omnibus proposal risks dismantling ESG protections for smallholder farmers

1 Apr 2025

Civil society organisations are calling on policymakers to reject proposed changes to EU sustainability legislation, saying they pose a risk to protections for smallholder farmers.

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UK consumers could be eating cultivated meat within two years

UK consumers could be eating cultivated meat within two years

26 Mar 2025

Cell-cultivated products (CCPs), from chicken nuggets to beefburgers, could be on UK supermarket shelves by 2027 after regulators launched a sandbox to accelerate approvals.

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Future F&B flavours favour exploration and explosive taste profiles

Future F&B flavours favour exploration and explosive taste profiles

25 Mar 2025

Exploration and experimentation will define the future of flavour, according to Mintel, as consumers seek out taste profiles and textures that offer an adventurous eating experience.

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