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Xampla raises $14m to scale plant-based packaging solutions
UK start-up Xampla secures $14m funding to expand Morro plant-based packaging, targeting 10 billion single-use plastic items globally.
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Lidl smashes 2025 plant-based sales target with nearly 700 percent growth
Lidl GB has already surpassed its 2025 plant-based sales target, with sales up 694 percent as flexitarian demand reshapes shopper choices.
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Norwich scientists create vitamin enriched tomatoes
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Researchers at the John Innes Centre at Norwich Research Park have used gene-editing techniques to produce a vitamin D3 enriched tomato
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Plant-based U-turn: Daniel Humm to reintroduce meat at New Yorks Eleven Madison Park
Chef Daniel Humm makes a major U-turn at Eleven Madison Park, reintroducing meat to the formerly all-vegan menu. Discover what this means for the future of the plant-based food industry.
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Consumer disgust will block edible insects as viable meat alternative, researchers warn
New research warns that cultural and psychological disgust will keep edible insects off Western plates as a meat alternative, despite sustainability benefits.
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Novonesis launches Vertera Velvet to transform plant-based drinks
The new ingredient promises long-lasting foam, improved texture and superior coffee stability for plant-based drinks, targeting rising consumer expectations.
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BlueNalu expands partnership with Birds Eye owners for UK cultivated seafood launch
BlueNalu strengthens partnership with Birds Eye owners Nomad Foods to bring sustainable, premium cell-cultivated seafood to UK market.
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Gail’s drops soya milk surcharge after pressure from PETA campaign
From May, Gail’s will offer soya milk at no extra charge, joining a growing movement to make plant-based choices more accessible.
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JELL-O launches first-ever plant-based chocolate pudding made with oat milk
JELL-O has unveiled its first-ever plant-based chocolate pudding, crafted with oat milk for a rich, creamy taste—without the dairy. This vegan-friendly twist on a classic dessert marks Kraft Heinz’s bold entry into the booming plant-based category.
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Iceland Foods earns Vegetarian Society certification for new plant-based burgers
Iceland Foods has earned Vegetarian Society Approved certification for its new range of plant-based products, including the Iceland x TGI Fridays no meat cheeseburgers. The certification ensures that these products meet strict vegetarian and vegan criteria.
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Scientists create animal-friendly foie gras that mimics the real thing
Scientists have developed an animal-free foie gras alternative that replicates the traditional delicacy while addressing long-standing ethical concerns.
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University of Nottingham partners with Jampa’s to transform the future of plant-based proteins
This new collaboration aims to revolutionise sustainable plant-based proteins, meeting the growing demands of today’s conscious consumers.
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New research may hold the key to perfecting vegan cheese alternatives
Canadian researchers have created a plant-based cheese with dairy-like melt, stretch and texture, bringing vegan cheese closer to perfection.
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FDA release draft guidance to clarify labelling for plant-based foods
FDA's new guidance aims to improve plant-based food labelling, ensuring clarity and transparency for consumers choosing animal product alternatives.
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Episode 66: Emerging trends influencing the nutraceutical industry with Herbochem
In this week's episode, Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell sits down with Karthik Kondepudi, Partner at Herbochem to discuss the emerging trends shaping the nutraceutical industry.
