All Proteins & alternative proteins articles
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NewsFSA issues new regulatory guidance for cell-cultivated food developers
The Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland have released new guidance on regulatory authorisation, growth media assessment and toxicology for businesses developing cell-cultivated food products in Great Britain.
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ArticlePlant-based homogenisation starts with the right pre-mix
Steffen Jahnke of GEA explores how the right pre-mix sets the foundation for successful plant-based homogenisation, and what scale-up really tests.
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NewsMushroom fermentation transforms okara into protein-rich ingredient
Scientists at NTU Singapore have used oyster mushroom mycelium to ferment okara, boosting its protein content and transforming its flavour profile from sour to savoury.
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NewsLidl launches hybrid high-protein meat range with pea protein
Lidl is rolling out a new high-protein hybrid meat range that blends British meat with pea protein, claiming at least 20 percent more protein than traditional alternatives.
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NewsDutch coalition demands €65m fund to boost plant-based food
A 60-strong coalition is urging the Dutch government to establish a €65 million annual Plant-Based Acceleration Fund and national action plan, modelled on Denmark’s plant-based food strategy.
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ArticleGLP-1 friendly’ has no regulatory definition and manufacturers are shipping it anyway
New Food explains: ‘GLP-1 friendly’ has no regulatory definition. What manufacturers must verify before using the term.
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NewsAI identifies 800 plant proteins for sustainable food emulsifiers
Scientists at the University of Leeds have developed an AI-driven process capable of rapidly identifying plant proteins with emulsifying properties, potentially replacing synthetic and animal-derived alternatives in food.
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NewsScientists turn plastic waste into ingredients for protein-rich cookies
Researchers at Southern Illinois University have programmed yeasts to convert PET plastic and agricultural waste into protein-rich cookies, in a breakthrough with potential applications from disaster relief to deep-space missions.
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NewsTufts University launches innovation hub to scale emerging food technologies
Tufts University has launched a food innovation hub giving companies shared facilities to develop, test and scale emerging food technologies.
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NewsBezos Centre for Sustainable Protein launches accelerator to scale future food innovation
The equity-free accelerator links sustainable food ventures with manufacturers, pilot facilities and investors to accelerate commercial scale-up and market adoption.
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NewsNichols targets functional drinks market with Myprotein clear whey water launch
Nichols will challenge milk-based protein drinks with a sugar-free clear whey water range launching across UK retail in September 2026.
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NewsFSA issues new guidance for cell-cultivated food approvals
The four new guidance documents aim to cut approval delays and help UK cell-cultivated food businesses meet safety and hygiene rules.
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ArticleWhy scaling food biotechnology is an engineering challenge, not just a scientific one
As fermentation and microbial production scale up, Food Manufacturing Technologies Europe President Ola Elmqvist explains why reliability, efficiency and economics – not biology alone – will determine commercial success.
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NewsGEA consolidates biotechnology scale-up centre in Sarstedt
The €4 million centre will test precision fermentation and cell cultivation processes before food firms commit to industrial-scale production plans.
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ArticleFrom science to shelf: the rise of pet gut health innovation
Elisabetta Pierangelo, Global Vice President of Research & Development at Mars Pet Nutrition, reveals the latest research that is helping to reshape pet food formulation strategies that prioritise gut health for optimum overall wellness.
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NewsFSI launches AI research lab to accelerate sustainable protein development
Backed by a $2 million Bezos Earth Fund grant, Food System Innovations has launched an AI research lab to accelerate sustainable protein development through open-source tools.
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ArticleRebuilding food from air: how Solar Foods is scaling a new production system
Solar Foods is pioneering a new way to produce protein using energy, microbiology and gas fermentation instead of agriculture. New Food Deputy Editor Ben Cornwell speaks to Dr Juha-Pekka Pitkänen about the technical, regulatory and industrial challenges of scaling this novel food technology.
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ArticleHow fermentation can transform the global food system
Shirin Bamezai, PhD candidate in synthetic biology at Imperial College London, and Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro, Director of the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein, examine how advances in synthetic biology are transforming this ancient practice for the future of food.
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NewsMeatly raises £10.4m to build Europe’s largest cultivated meat facility
Meatly will use new funding to scale cultivated meat production and accelerate commercial launches in the UK pet food market.
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NewsFable mushrooms launch in Waitrose as plant-based market evolves
Chef-founded mushroom brand Fable enters UK retail through Waitrose as demand grows for minimally processed plant-based ingredients.