Latest News in the food Industry
Plant-based & Alternative Proteins
BelliWelli secures funding for retail and team expansion
2 Jan 2025
US fibre brand BelliWelli has confirmed a further $10 million series B investment from Invus. The investment will help the company further expand its presence in the US.
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Is it time for a global definition of whole grain?
30 Dec 2024
Amid a lack of harmonisation, the European Food Information Council (EUFIC) is calling for a global definition of the term whole grain to end consumer confusion.
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Keeping up with consumers: How brands are adapting their plant-based products
25 Dec 2024
Health may be the primary driver for consumers' adoption of plant-based products but innovation is critical for brands to maintain sustained growth in the market, according to an analyst at Euromonitor International.
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How US soy exports shape Southeast Asian food
19 Dec 2024
As Southeast Asia and the US mark 20 years of trade, trends in soy, especially plant-based preferences, signal increasing demand for high-quality protein sources.
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Europe’s new strategies pave the way for alternative protein growth
12 Dec 2024
European countries such as Lithuania and the Netherlands are adopting strategic approaches to accelerate the development of alternative proteins, balancing innovation with food safety to drive sustainable food systems.
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Consumer awareness and transparency key factors in shift to natural-based emulsifiers
11 Dec 2024
The demand for natural-based emulsifiers in the food industry is surging as health concerns over the use of synthetic emulsifiers have consumers looking for alternatives.
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Rapidly expanding pet ownership in Asia fuels demand for pet vitamins and science-backed nutrition
10 Dec 2024
Pet ownership rates have exploded across Asia in recent years. China is leading the way, with predominantly young, urban, female pet owners driving the latest pet food and supplements trends.
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Impossible Foods courts family-friendly plant-based meals
5 Dec 2024
Plant-based meat and poultry alternatives have faced volatile conditions in both North America and Europe, but Impossible Foods is fighting back by partnering with Disney to promote its Impossible “Chicken” Nuggets.
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New smart frozen food storage system promises energy and labour savings
22 Nov 2024
Norwegian retail technology firm, Strongpoint, says it has successfully trialed its new multi-zoned frozen food system with food distribution company Haugaland Storhusholdning.
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Demand for sustainable pet food drives industry change
15 Nov 2024
Sustainability is becoming a powerful force in the pet food industry, as pet owners increasingly seek products that are environmentally responsible without compromising on quality.
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Food industry unites to tackle FDA’s track and trace requirements for ‘high-risk’ foods
31 Oct 2024
Prominent US food industry associations have formed a collaboration to clarify requirements of new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) legislation designed to improve traceability record keeping within the supply chain.
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Pulses market grows as consumers demand more plant-based protein
25 Oct 2024
Pulses are gaining traction both as a source of protein in developing markets and as key ingredients in plant-based products in developed countries.
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