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Strive Nutrition will be rolling out its Freemilk range, which contains 10g of cow-free whey protein per serving, at Walmart stores in 2026. Its co-founder lays out the startup's challenges and future ambitions. "Trying, frustrating and…
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Australian startup All G has secured A$10M ($6.6M) ahead of a Series B raise and signed a joint venture with Armor Protéines to expand production of its precision-fermented lactoferrin proteins. As it prepares for a market launch in…
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French dairy giant Danone has partnered with the Big Ten Conference to expand access to its protein and plant-based products under the Oikos and Silk brands. Danone is betting big on plants and protein with a sports-focused partnership…
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Spanish food emulsion producer Lasenor has introduced a new pea protein texturiser that can help bakery manufacturers reduce eggs amid supply and price shocks. The latest company to join the egg replacement drive, Barcelona-based…
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US biomaterials firm Uncaged Innovations, which produces plastic-free leather alternatives with grain byproducts, has welcomed Natalie Portman as a strategic partner. A long-time vegan known for her animal rights and ethical advocacy,…
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The Beatles star Sir Paul McCartney has joined eight UK politicians to call on the EU to drop its proposed ban on the use of meat-like terms on plant-based products. Sir Paul McCartney has become the latest public figure to voice their…
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Meat prices in the UK have increased over six times faster than beans and lentils, causing a slowdown in sales of animal proteins in favour of plant-based options. As the cost of meat reaches unprecedented highs, Brits are feeling the…
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Swedish food tech startup Melt&Marble has secured $8.5M in Series A funding to scale up and launch its precision-fermented “designer fats” for use in food and personal care products. The alternative fat category keeps sizzling, with…
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In Australia, the state of Victoria has invested A$12M ($8M) to set up a new research hub and glasshouse to develop climate-resilient crops to meet the global demand for plant-based proteins. Australia's politicians are embracing the…
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Asia's water insecurity is escalating, threatening further economic and social risks; adopting measures like better irrigation systems and sustainable diets can avert this crisis. The world's largest continent is home to 60% of its…
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The Health Council of the Netherlands has published new dietary guidelines that call for a transition to plant-rich eating patterns for nutritional and environmental benefits, with meat and dairy alternatives a prominent feature. The…
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San Francisco has filed the first government-led lawsuit against ultra-processed food manufacturers in the US, an issue with rare bipartisan support. The battle against ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has reached a new level, with 10 of…
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The UK's Food Standards Agency has published the first of several pieces of guidance for cultivated meat regulation, born out of its ongoing regulatory sandbox. The UK is finally breaking away from EU-era regulations on novel foods,…
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In its new Bioeconomy Strategy, the EU has outlined its intention to help "advanced fermentation" startups scale up and fast-track their novel food approval pathway. Amid calls for it to modernise its novel food regulations, the…
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Despite sustainable diets and meat reduction being identified as key levers to mitigate the climate crisis, only a small fraction of media coverage focuses on these topics. As scientists raise alarms about our current meat consumption…
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China has granted its first approval of mycoprotein as a new food raw material, a move hailed as a "significant step forward" for the global alternative protein sector. Chinese biotech firm Fushine Bio has received the country's first…
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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. Eden Brew, a company producing animal-free dairy…
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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. Consolidation is the name of the game in the plant-based space right…
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A group of scientists have identified 10 bottlenecks hindering China's alternative protein progress, calling for policy and investment support to overcome the barriers. Long heralded as a leader in the green energy and mobility spaces,…
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Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Grubby's vegan Christmas meals, ImpacFat's cultivated egg yolk, and India's most vegan-friendly city. New products and…
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The Dutch food regulator has temporarily suspended its ban on the labelling of plant-based protein products as 'mince', instead opting to wait for EU-level clarity on the subject. A month after introducing a law that would fine vegan…
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