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Eden Brew Eyes 2026 Approval of Animal-Free Milk Protein in Australia & New Zealand
Australian food tech startup Eden Brew has submitted the country's first regulatory application for a precision-fermented dairy protein, with a decision expected by November 2026.
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Bettani Farms Expands Brand Portfolio with Plant-Based Cheese & Meat Acquisitions
US startup Bettani Farms has acquired vegan cheese brands Stockeld Dreamery and Numu, and plant-based meat maker Hungry Planet, bringing them under one brand umbrella.
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Pea Milk Pioneer Ripple Foods Raises $17M to Meet Organic, High-Protein Demand
US pea milk leader Ripple Foods has secured $17M in fresh funding ahead of launching an organic range and driving growth of its high-protein offerings.
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Danone’s Silk Debuts High-Protein Milk to Revive Plant-Based Dairy Demand
Danone has announced the launch of Silk Protein, a range of plant-based milks with 13g of complete protein and 3g of fibre per serving.
Protein and fibre are very much at the heart of consumers' food decisions today, and one of the!-->!-->!-->…
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US Senate Passes Bill to Expand Access to Non-Dairy Milk in School Lunches
The US Senate has unanimously passed the FISCAL Act, which makes it easier for students to access plant-based milk in school meals.
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Melt Organic Butter Owner Acquires Miyoko’s Creamery; Founder Asks For Her Name Back
Prosperity Organic Foods has emerged as the winning bidder for plant-based dairy company Miyoko's Creamery. Its namesake founder is asking the new owner to rebrand in the hope of getting back the rights to her name.
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Trump Signs FDA Funding Package to Boost Regulatory Path for Dairy-Free Baby Formula
The US government's 2026 budget, signed into law by President Donald Trump, includes language directing the FDA to streamline regulatory pathways for non-dairy, non-soy infant formula.
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What Does the Non-UPF Verified Standard Mean for Plant-Based Meat & Dairy?
The Non-GMO Project has published the first version of its Non-UPF Verified Standard to help companies label foods that are not ultra-processed.
What makes a food non-ultra-processed?
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UK Vegan Cheese Brand Julienne Bruno Acquired Out of Administration by The Compleat Food Group
Julienne Bruno, known for its dairy-free Italian cheeses, has been rescued out of insolvency by The Compleat Food Group's Harvey & Brockless.
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Israel’s Remilk & Gad Dairies Roll Out ‘The New Milk’ Range with Cow-Free Whey Protein
Remilk has partnered with industry leader Gad Dairies to launch three animal-free milk products using its precision-fermented whey protein in cafés, restaurants and (soon) supermarkets in Israel.
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Miyoko’s Creamery Founder Raises $100,000 to Buy Back Liquidated Vegan Cheese Company
Miyoko Schinner has mobilised over $100,000 from crowd investors to help mount a winning bid for the vegan cheese firm she founded, Miyoko's Creamery, though she calls it "highly unlikely".
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‘Oat Couture’: Why Oatly is Betting on Fashion to Turn Its Fortunes Around
With seasonal lookbooks and a flavour trend report that feels like it came from the fashion industry, Oatly is courting Gen Z to take its oat milk to newer heights. Here's an exclusive peek behind its strategy.
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Amid Bipartisan Push, Two-Thirds of Americans Call for Dairy-Free Milk in Schools
A majority of Americans agree that students should have access to plant-based meals and non-dairy milk in school lunches, aligning with a bipartisan bill in the Senate.
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Within A Week, Burger King Austria U-Turns on Promise to Replace Dairy with Oat Milk
Fast-food chain Burger King has walked back on its pledge to swap dairy for Oatly's barista milk in hot drinks in Austria, announcing that cow's milk will remain on the menu.
On October 20, Burger King Austria made an unprecedented (and!-->!-->!-->…
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Oatly Records First Profitable Quarter Since IPO, As European Growth Offsets US Slump
Swedish oat milk pioneer Oatly delivered profitable growth for the first time in its four years as a public company in Q3 2025, thanks to its "Gen Z-driven flavour bonanza" strategy.
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Latte of the Future: Ajinomoto Unveils Beanless Coffee with Protein Creamer Made from CO2
Japanese food conglomerate Ajinomoto has introduced beverages using Prefer's beanless coffee and Solar Foods's Solein gas protein in Singapore.
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Vivici, The Every Co to Set Up Large Animal-Free Protein Factory in Abu Dhabi
Precision fermentation startups Vivici and The Every Company have partnered with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office to establish an industrial-scale facility for their novel proteins.
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Burger King Austria Ditches Dairy for Oatly’s Oat Milk in All Hot Drinks
Burger King Austria has announced that all hot drinks will now be made exclusively with Oatly's Baristamatic oat milk, phasing out cow's milk while retaining the price.
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Vegan Cheese Startup Stockeld Dreamery Shuts As Plant-Based Decline Foils Funding Plans
Swedish-American startup Stockled Dreamery, known for its fermented vegan cheese, has shut up shop, after deciding against raising capital amid the slowing momentum for plant-based products.
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Exclusive: With $8M In Funding, France’s Nutropy Eyes 2027 Launch of Animal-Free Cheese
French precision fermentation startup Nutropy has raised €7M ($8.1M) to scale up its casein proteins, targeting a launch of its "cheeseable milk" powder in 2027.
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Bel, Standing Ovation Turn Whey Waste Into Recombinant Casein at Industrial Scale
French dairy giant Bel Group and precision fermentation firm Standing Ovation have completed an industrial-scale production run of casein by upcycling dairy industry waste.
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