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Meala teams up with DSM-Firmenich to launch texturizing protein for meat alternatives
Meala teams up with DSM-Firmenich to launch texturizing protein for meat alternatives

Plant-based start-up Meala FoodTech has partnered with DSM-Firmenich to launch Vertis PB Pea, a texturizing pea protein designed to bring better nutritional value to meat alternatives.

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Protein Industries Canada announces additional $10.9m for crop genomics and AI programmes
Protein Industries Canada announces additional $10.9m for crop genomics and AI programmes

Protein Industries Canada has announced additional funding to help strengthen Canada’s plant-based ingredient supply chain through genomics and artificial intelligence programmes.

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Thai animal-free dairy start-up Muu celebrates funding milestone
Thai animal-free dairy start-up Muu celebrates funding milestone

Muu, an animal-free dairy start-up based in Bangkok, Thailand, has secured strategic investment from A2D Ventures, Leave a Nest Japan and several other firms.

Veganz partners with Jindilli Beverages to expand Mililk technology across North America, Australia and New Zealand
Veganz partners with Jindilli Beverages to expand Mililk technology across North America, Australia and New Zealand

Veganz has signed a long-term agreement with Jindilli Beverages for the production, export and distribution of its products based on its Mililk technology.

High Time Foods secures $1.2m in seed funding to accelerate ambient plant-based protein solutions
High Time Foods secures $1.2m in seed funding to accelerate ambient plant-based protein solutions

India-based start-up High Time Foods has secured $1.2m in seed funding to accelerate the roll-out of its non-refrigerated plant-based protein solutions.

Tesco likely to miss 300% sales growth target for meat alternatives as consumers seek plant-based whole foods
Tesco likely to miss 300% sales growth target for meat alternatives as consumers seek plant-based whole foods

Tesco has confirmed it is ‘highly unlikely’ to meet its previously announced target of achieving a 300% sales increase within its plant-based meat alternative ranges by December 2025.

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Turning tides: A deep dive into the growing seafood alternatives sector
Turning tides: A deep dive into the growing seafood alternatives sector

With innovation in alt-seafood accelerating, the category can draw valuable lessons from alt-meat's journey. The Plant Base explores in this exclusive feature.

Millow commissions new fermentation facility to produce ‘beef-like’ protein from mycelium and oats
Millow commissions new fermentation facility to produce ‘beef-like’ protein from mycelium and oats

Swedish food-tech start-up Millow has commissioned its first large-scale dry-state fermentation factory to produce its clean label protein, made from oats and mycelium.

Novonesis unveils Vertera Velvet to ‘transform’ plant-based milk alternatives
Novonesis unveils Vertera Velvet to ‘transform’ plant-based milk alternatives

Biotech company Novonesis has unveiled Vertera Velvet, an ingredient solution aiming to improve foam, texture and stability in plant-based beverages.

Research study unlocks new functional F&B potential through Xampla’s microencapsulation technology
Research study unlocks new functional F&B potential through Xampla’s microencapsulation technology

A new peer-reviewed study has shown how bio-based materials start-up Xampla’s novel plant protein microcapsules protect fat-soluble active ingredients through simulated digestion, through to the intestinal phase.

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How dairy proteins made animal-free, through precision fermentation and molecular farming, could impact the future of vegan cheese.

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Gutzy Organic introduces prebiotic plant protein smoothie pouches

US gut-friendly brand Gutzy Organic has introduced two new prebiotic plant protein smoothie pouches in Tropical Mango and Cherry Berry Acai flavours.

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