Food & Nutrition

British ingredient supplier Ulrick + Short has debuted a range of sunflower seed flours that can elevate the protein and fibre content and enhance the mouthfeel and emulsification of plant-based products. Ulrick + Short is betting on…
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UK plant-based brand Symplicity Foods, co-founded by chef Neil Rankin, has launched a plant-based roast with slow-fermented mushrooms and vegetables, leaning into the resurgence of whole-food options. Symplicity Foods is championing…
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The National Football League Alumni Association has teamed up with US startup Oobli to drive wider adoption of sweet proteins as a healthier alternative to sugar. Ahead of the start of the 2026 season of the National Football League…
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Beyond Meat has introduced a slate of plant-based products under the Phytosphere portfolio, including its first protein powders, a line of jerky, and veggie burgers. The company explains its thinking in an interview with Green Queen. …
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Austrian fermentation startup Revo Foods has expanded beyond meat alternatives with a new high-protein cottage cheese alternative that valorises apricot seeds and beats its dairy counterpart in taste tests. High-protein, superior taste,…
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Redefine Meat has secured listings for its 3D-printed meat alternatives at nearly 400 Tesco stores, marking a significant expansion less than a year after entering UK supermarkets. "We don't think the future of plant-based food has to…
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The share of Americans who factor a food's processing levels into their purchasing decisions has declined this year, though uncertainty around the healthfulness of ultra-processed food continues. The consumer and policy focus on…
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US startup Mushroom Squared is expanding beyond meat alternatives to focus on functional, minimally processed protein products that target a range of wellness areas. With ultra-processed foods and meat alternatives losing favour with…
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Plenish, the clean-label plant-based dairy brand owned by Carlsberg Britvic, has expanded its Clean Protein range with a four-ingredient oat milk that contains no oils or additives. The furore around ultra-processed foods has piqued…
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The share of global GLP-1 users is set to expand rapidly, which will bring about changes in how we eat. Protein and fibre will only grow in importance, underscoring a key opportunity for food companies. The weight-loss drug boom will…
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US plant-based dairy brand Planet Oat is leaning into the clean-label trend with a new Humble Edition oat milk that contains just five ingredients and is free from additives, but is also light on the nutrition front. Can bananas and…
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Parisian startup Nūmi, which is developing cell-based breast milk, has secured €3.7M ($4.3M) in non-dilutive funding from the French government after being selected as a France 2030 i-Démo laureate. French cellular agriculture player…
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US plant-based meat maker Daring Foods has rolled out a line of skillet meals at Sprouts Farmers Market, aiming to capitalise on the protein and fibre craze that has gripped the nation. Daring Foods, which makes a wide range of vegan…
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Beyond Meat has enlisted NHS GP Dr Amir Khan and fitness entrepreneur Lucy Mecklenburgh to front a nationwide campaign to help the UK get back into healthy eating post-summer. Plant-based giant Beyond Meat is stepping up its nutrition…
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Canadian plant-based wellness brand Organic Traditions has raised $10.5M in funding to accelerate its US expansion and advance the innovation behind its new Fiber Flow line. As the GLP-1 boom ushers in a new era for fibre-packed foods,…
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Californian plant-based giant Beyond Meat is bringing its clear protein drinks to its home state, with the Beyond Immerse line now available at Erewhon stores in Los Angeles. In a homecoming for its latest product range, Beyond Meat has…
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US startup Superbrewed Food has unveiled Thryvia, a postbiotic ingredient derived from its cultured microbial protein, for use in shelf-stable supplements, foods, beverages, and pet nutrition products. US fermentation startup…
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The US government has been sued for appointing a "secret panel" of meat and dairy lobbyists to issue the new dietary guidelines, and a court has been asked to order the Trump administration to withdraw the recommendations. A group of…
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Nestlé, the world's largest food company, is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and nutritional science to create products tailored for GLP-1 users, a fast-growing demographic often experiencing side effects such as muscle loss. In…
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British plant-based meat maker This has launched an evidence-led online knowledge hub for consumers to navigate misinformation about protein, processing, nutrition and sustainability. The meat industry has spent millions on research…
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Public health scientists in India have proposed a "dual-axis" framework to classify foods based on nutritional content and processing levels, just as the government faces questions about its regulation of ultra-processed foods. The…
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