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AKA Foods secures $17.2 million seed funding to launch world’s first secure AI system for food innovation

21 November 2025 | By

AKA Foods has secured $17.2 million in seed funding to launch AKA Studio, a secure AI platform transforming food product formulation. By combining sensory data, R&D insights and intelligent AI assistants, the system accelerates innovation cycles, supports clean-label reformulation, and helps food companies bring healthier, more sustainable products to market…

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West Virginia food dye ban faces first legal challenge

13 October 2025 | By

West Virginia’s pioneering ban on six synthetic food dyes is under legal challenge from the International Association of Colour Manufacturers. The law, supported by Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr as part of the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, is being phased in across schools and commercial food sales, with…

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PepsiCo unveils science-led protein portfolio featuring Propel, Muscle Milk and Starbucks innovations

9 October 2025 | By

PepsiCo has announced three protein-led innovations across its beverage portfolio, signalling a strategic shift from protein quantity to outcome-driven functionality. Launching in early 2026, Propel Clear Protein, reformulated Muscle Milk and Starbucks Coffee + Protein are each tailored to specific consumer occasions, combining scientific formulation with everyday convenience.