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Tufts University spinout Deco Labs has developed a plant-derived replacement for albumin, the most expensive component of culture media used in the production of cultivated meat. The most expensive parts of manufacturing cultivated meat…
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Parisian plant-based whole-cut meat maker Swap Food (formerly Umami) has entered liquidation and ceased activities in France, with a closure of its US operations imminent unless a buyer is found. A year after replacing its CEO amid…
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US animal-free egg protein maker The Every Company has expanded its partnership with pharma manufacturer Huvepharma to scale up production fourfold amid skyrocketing demand. With its recombinant egg white protein already featuring in…
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US supplements brand Vital Nutrients has launched a multivitamin gummy for kids featuring effera, a precision-fermented human lactoferrin protein by Helaina. Precision-fermented proteins are now targeting children's nutrition. US…
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A judge in Québec has authorised a class-action lawsuit against coffee chains over excessive plant-based milk levies, with Starbucks admitting it charged six times more than the cost. Starbucks, Tim Hortons and Foodtastic have been…
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Product-scanning app Yuka and watchdog group Consumer Reports have petitioned the US FDA to better regulate food additives and scrap the self-affirmed GRAS pathway. As the war against food additives heats up, two consumer advocacy…
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Most climate change estimates of AI focus on emissions from training large models, but they don't account for the impact of running them, according to a UN report. Barely any industry is growing at the breakneck pace of artificial…
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A new analysis finds that research linked to the livestock industry is 16 times more likely to report the benefits of meat consumption than independent studies, which the authors say is "concerning". Meat products have been linked to a…
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The Malaysian government is studying cultivated meat and other alternative proteins to secure its food supply in the face of climate change and El Niño. With a "super" El Niño set to raise temperatures to extreme levels, countries need…
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The Finnish government has invested €1.8M in local food producer Raisio for a project to create functional fibre ingredients from grain byproducts, with the latter investing a further €2.7M. As Europe seeks to cut its food waste…
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Whey is everywhere, but relentless demand puts it at risk of being nowhere. To address the shortage, manufacturers must turn to alternative protein sources. Food companies are scrambling to load protein into everything, and the ensuing…
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Canadian startup NS/TX Industries has secured $10.5M in funding to construct an automated assembly line for its whole-cut plant-based meat and seafood products. A year after reorganising its business and broadening its focus from…
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The New York City government has increased its plant-based protein purchases by 130% and lowered meat and dairy volumes by 15% to reach its 2030 climate goals four years ahead of schedule. Proving its public-sector leadership in food…
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Molinos Río de la Plata, Argentina's largest branded food company, has agreed to purchase 100% of Chilean AI-led plant-based food firm NotCo's operations in Argentina and Uruguay. NotCo's transition from a CPG-focused plant-based…
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Swedish oat milk giant Oatly is reportedly considering selling its business in China, where it has struggled for years. A potential deal could be completed this year. For several years now, Oatly has faced an uphill battle in China, a…
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Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Slutty Vegan's new locations, Subway's plant-based pork, and India's vegan labelling mandate. New products and launches …
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A team at Appalachian State University has received a $1.82M grant to develop plant-based milk and dairy products from surplus sweet potatoes grown in North Carolina. Potato milk has come and gone – is it time for the sweet potato now? …
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Italian coffee giant Lavazza has brought Tablì, its 100% coffee tabs that ditch plastic, wrappings and coatings altogether, to the US market. One of the world's largest coffee companies has introduced the "most ambitious product…
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Popular meatless restaurant chain Clover Food Lab reopens five locations today following an 11th-hour deal with an investor, days after it closed its doors. A bankruptcy, a restructuring, a shutdown, and a rebirth – Clover Food Lab…
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Sales of plant-based meat and dairy in Europe rose 3.3% in 2025, driven by affordable products that meet consumers' taste expectations. The plant-based market is firmly in ascendance in some of Europe's major markets, thanks in large…
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Swiss food giant Nestlé has filed a patent application for producing precision-fermented donkey beta-lactoglobulin protein to cater to infants and adults with cow's milk allergies. Could donkey milk inspire the future of nutrition? …
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