Frías produces private-label plant-based drinks, including almond, rice, hazelnut, and soy drinks, for key Spanish retailers and beyond Refresco, the global independent beverage solutions provider for retailers and global, national, and emerging (GNE) brands in Europe, North America, and Australia, announces it has agreed to acquire Frías Nutrición (Frías) from[Read More…]
Protein Alternatives
Big Idea Ventures introduces plant-based shrimp startup
Bayou Best has been launched to commercialise a portfolio of proven intellectual property that supports a truly sustainable, animal-free solution to the seafood industry Big Idea Ventures (BIV), a global investment leader within the food-tech, agri-tech, and materials science sectors, has launched Bayou Best Foods, Inc. (Bayou Best), the eighth[Read More…]
UNLIMEAT introduces K-Vegan products across USA
UNLIMEAT partners with Sprouts Farmers Market, launching vegan products at 400 Sprouts Stores across the USA UNLIMEAT, a leading Korean vegan food company, has announced it will launch its products at about 400 Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide in the USA. The initial product lineup includes three offerings: Korean BBQ original, bulgogi, and[Read More…]
Bunge introduces Beleaf PlantBetter
Bunge’s plant-based butter alternative offers exceptional sensory qualities, easy processing and significant cost savings Bunge, a global leader in agribusiness, food and ingredients announced the launch of Beleaf PlantBetter in North America. This follows its successful European launch in 2023. Beleaf PlantBetter is the answer to the complexities faced by food manufacturers and bakers[Read More…]
Japan’s NH Foods introduces plant-based tuna sashimi
NH Foods aimed to provide a more sustainable option for tuna, a highly popular product in the Japanese fish market NH Foods, an Osaka-based food processing company, has introduced a plant-based alternative to tuna sashimi for the Japanese restaurant market. The goal of this alternative seafood product is to replicate[Read More…]
Angel Yeast partners with ffit8 to launch new products
Angel Yeast’s protein contributes a unique fermentation flavour, blending seamlessly with soy and whey proteins to enhance the bars Angel Yeast, a global leader in yeast manufacturing, has teamed up with healthy food brand ffit8 to unveil two innovative products: the nougat protein bar and protein nougat snack. These new offerings, featuring Angel Yeast’s protein,[Read More…]
Revyve debuts egg replacer ingredient for plant-based burgers
The FoodTech company is on a mission to clean burger labels with an upcycled ingredient FoodTech company Revyve has cracked the code to remove animal-derived texturisers and additives from burgers and impart a meaty bite. Introducing a new world of food texture, revyve is launching its high-performance egg-replacement ingredient at IFT FIRST 2024.[Read More…]
Beyond Meat expands Beyond IV product line with debut of new sausage
Now made with avocado oil, the new Beyond Sausage has just 2g of saturated fat per link and 17g of protein per link Beyond Meat announced the expansion of its Beyond IV product line with the rollout of the new, fourth-generation Beyond Sausage at grocery stores nationwide. Featuring enhanced flavour and[Read More…]
Plant-based meat company Tender closes $11Mn series A funding
Its latest partnership with Clover Food Lab brought Tender products to all Clover locations in May 2024 Tender Food Inc., a food technology startup based in Somerville, Massachusetts, has successfully closed over $11 million in Series A funding. Led by Rhapsody Venture Partners, with existing investors Lowercarbon Capital and Safar[Read More…]
AGWA and Believer Meats to establish cultivated meat capabilities in Abu Dhabi
AGWA and Believer Meats to collaborate on establishing commercial, production, and research centres in Abu Dhabi AGWA (AgriFood Growth & Water Abundance), Abu Dhabi’s new food and water cluster, and Believer Meats, a global leader in the cultivated meat industry, announced their collaboration to develop capabilities in cultivated meat, including[Read More…]
