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GFI APAC joins forces with World FoodTech Council to accelerate alt-protein innovation
The Good Food Institute (GFI) Asia Pacific has initiated a partnership with South Korea’s World FoodTech Council, focused on accelerating domestic alternative protein innovation.
New food-tech start-up Lasso launches, backed by $6.5m funding raise
A new US food-tech company, Lasso, has been launched by the team behind plant-based meat start-up Tender Food, supported by $6.5 million in new funding.
Climax Foods rebrands to Bettani Farms, announces new CEO and $6.5m funding raise
Alt-dairy start-up Climax Foods has rebranded to Bettani Farms; has appointed former Califia Farms CFO, Sandeep Patel, as CEO and chairman; and has raised $6.5 million in Series A funding.
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Start-up spotlight: Summ Ingredients
This month, our start-up spotlight is on Danish food-tech innovator Summ Ingredients, a producer of multifunctional fermented protein ingredients.
French biotech Verley clears FDA safety milestone for functional dairy proteins
Verley has received a 'No Questions Letter' from the US Food and Drug Administration, confirming the safety of its precision fermented dairy proteins in food applications.
New food-tech start-up Lasso launches, backed by $6.5m funding raise
A new US food-tech company, Lasso, has been launched by the team behind plant-based meat start-up Tender Food, supported by $6.5 million in new funding.
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Opinion: How almonds can fuel the future of plant-based innovation
Harbinder Maan, associate director of trade marketing and stewardship at Almond Board of California, highlights the benefits of formulating with almonds across different nutrition categories as demand rises for healthy and versatile ingredients.
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The case for casein: Could animal-free milk proteins transform vegan cheese?
Casein is responsible for many of the characteristics that consumers love about cheese. Could animal-free variants of this dairy protein help plant-based cheese producers to meet higher taste and texture standards?
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Squeaky Bean expands portfolio with ‘first-to-market’ fermented vegetable pies
The Compleat Food Group’s meat alternative brand Squeaky Bean has expanded into the hot pie category with a new fermented vegetable pie line.
European Parliament votes to ban terms like ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ for plant-based products
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have today (8 October 2025) voted to restrict the labelling of plant-based products with meaty words such as ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’.
Schouten develops new plant-based sausage using innovative alt-fat
Schouten Europe has developed a new plant-based sausage using an innovative replacement for animal fat, claimed to deliver ‘unique juiciness’.
