Trade legislation
Enifer seeks Novel Food approval for Pekilo mycoprotein ingredient
Finnish biotech start-up Enifer has filed for Novel Food authorisation from the European Food Safety Authority for its Pekilo mycoprotein.
ECJ ruling says EU member states cannot ban ‘meaty’ names for plant-based foods
The European Court of Justice has stated that France’s proposal to ban ‘meaty’ names for plant-based foods would disrupt EU harmonisation.
Every secures foundational patent for precision-fermented ovalbumin
US animal-free egg firm The Every Company has been granted a foundational patent for its precision-fermented ovalbumin.
Solar Foods obtains self-affirmed GRAS status for Solein ingredient in US
Alternative protein company Solar Foods has obtained self-affirmed GRAS status in the US for its Solein protein ingredient.
Bill to define plant-based alternatives as ‘simulated foods’ being considered in Chile
A bill is currently under consideration in Chile, seeking to define plant-based meat and dairy alternatives as 'simulated foods'.
Aqua Cultured Foods earns regulatory approval in US for fermentation-based fish-free seafood
Chicago, US-based alt-seafood start-up Aqua Cultured Foods has obtained self-GRAS status in the US.
Meati faces false advertising lawsuit, expands leadership team
Meati Foods, which provides fungi-based alternatives to traditional meat products, is facing a false advertising class action lawsuit.
Spanish seafood sector and consumer groups call for ‘clearer labelling’ of plant-based seafood products
The Spanish seafood supply chain and several consumer unions are calling for restricted labelling on plant-based seafood.
