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The labelling landscape: Legal challenges and evolving terminology
The labelling landscape: Legal challenges and evolving terminology

The labelling of plant-based foods continues to present dilemmas for those working in the industry. We explore the latest developments.

Labelling
Sway and Umaro secure $1.5m Department of Energy grant to support seaweed innovation
Sway and Umaro secure $1.5m Department of Energy grant to support seaweed innovation

Sway and Umaro have been awarded a $1.5m US Department of Energy grant to accelerate innovation in sustainable seaweed-based bioplastics.

Funding & investments
Notpla secures £20m to drive innovation and US expansion
Notpla secures £20m to drive innovation and US expansion

Seaweed packaging company Notpla has completed a £20m Series A+ funding round to accelerate innovation and expansion into the US.

Funding & investments
Mondi and Traceless partner to develop plant-based coating from agricultural waste
Mondi and Traceless partner to develop plant-based coating from agricultural waste

Mondi has partnered with Traceless to develop a groundbreaking bio-circular coating solution based on agricultural byproducts.

Packaging
Placing plant-based alternatives on the meat shelf boosts their sales, Lidl finds
Placing plant-based alternatives on the meat shelf boosts their sales, Lidl finds

Lidl Netherlands has revealed that sales of its meat alternatives increased when they were placed directly next to traditional meat...

Research & development
Cauldron rolls out new products with branding overhaul
Cauldron rolls out new products with branding overhaul

Cauldron Foods is rolling out several new products across various UK supermarkets, alongside a full rebrand and suite of new packaging....

Packaging
Marketing matters: 2024’s boldest campaigns so far
Marketing matters: 2024’s boldest campaigns so far

The plant-based food and beverage industry is forward-thinking and dynamic, filled with innovators who are passionate about the positive...

Packaging
France bans meat-related terms on plant-based product labels
France bans meat-related terms on plant-based product labels

The French government has this week published a decree that will ban the use of meat-related terms, such as ‘ham’ and ‘steak,’ in the...

Marketing
Upfield unveils plastic-free, recyclable tub for plant butters and spreads
Upfield unveils plastic-free, recyclable tub for plant butters and spreads

Plant-based food manufacturer Upfield has announced the “world’s first” plastic-free recyclable tub for its plant butters and spreads....

Packaging
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