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What’s next for Australia and New Zealand’s alternative protein scene?
20 Jan 2023
Australian and New Zealand brands in the growing alternative protein sector turn their attention to local production and precision dairy fermentation.
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FrieslandCampina Ingredients expands into animal-free dairy sector
19 Jan 2023
A partnership between FrieslandCampina Ingredients and Triplebar Bio will bring animal-free dairy protein to market, a sustainable alternative to traditional dairy protein produced via precision fermentation.
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Editors’ choice: Our roundup of the most innovative plant-based products
13 Jan 2023
The plant-based sector is constantly evolving with fresh and innovative products. Creativity is endless in this space with plant-based versions of meat, dairy as well as confectionery advancing this sector of the food industry.
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Plant-based fish and seafood launches around the world
11 Jan 2023
From pea protein-based prawns to microalgae-based tuna alternatives, plant-based alternatives to fish and seafood are on the rise around the world.
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Mondelēz sells gum business; focuses on snacking in developed markets
10 Jan 2023
Mondelēz’s plan to sell its gum business for $1.35bn, announced last month, reflects a strategy to reshape its portfolio, placing greater focus on its core chocolate, biscuit and baked snacks categories.
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Sustainable shift: The rise of aluminium-free containers
9 Jan 2023
The packaging industry is looking to improve the sustainability of carton products by developing aluminium alternatives using fibre-based materials.
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Plastic packaging reduction requires industry rethink
6 Jan 2023
The food and beverage sector is calling for industry-wide collaboration and business model updates to reduce the environmental impact of plastic packaging.
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Asian beverage brands deal with rising costs
4 Jan 2023
Decreasing bottle sizes or increasing prices? Asian beverage brands are finding “creative approaches” to manage rising costs, according to industry analysts.
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Superfrau upcycles liquid whey for energy drinks
22 Dec 2022
US company Superfrau turns surplus whey into sustainable, upcycled-certified dairy products for the recovery drinks market.
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Malaysian brand Nanka brings jackfruit range to Europe
21 Dec 2022
Malaysian brand Nanka is expanding to new Asian and European markets with its fast and ready-to-eat plant-based products based on jackfruit.
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Editors’ choice: Our roundup of the most innovative sweets, snacks and bakery products
9 Dec 2022
The sweets, snacks, and bakery categories are an exciting area, full of fresh and innovative products which are constantly adding meaningful value to the sector.
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Functional food in Japan centres on health and proving claims
8 Dec 2022
The latest Japanese functional food and drink trends put health and product efficacy firmly on the production agenda for new releases.
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