Hadar Ekhoiz Razmovich, CEO and Co-Founder of Meala In a market increasingly influenced by conscious consumers who demand transparency, nutrition, and effective functionality, Meala is emerging as a transformative force. Led by Hadar Ekhoiz Razmovich, CEO and Co-Founder, the company aims to reshape the food formulation landscape. Meala’s latest innovation,[Read More…]
Plant Based
New Chemistry of Cheese: Inside R&D Behind Next Plant-Based Breakthrough
Professor Cordelia Selomulya, Dr Yong Wang and Canice Yiu As the demand for plant-based foods continues to grow, one category has struggled to match the sensory and nutritional appeal of its animal-based counterpart: cheese. While plant-based meats have made significant progress, many vegan cheeses still fall short, lacking the melt,[Read More…]
Danone completes acquisition of Kate Farms
In line with its Renew strategy, Danone’s newly enhanced medical nutrition business will boost availability and improve access to specialised nutrition Danone announced that it has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Kate Farms, a fast-growing U.S. business and the #1 doctor-recommended plant-based brand in the U.S., offering[Read More…]
New investment to strengthen Canada’s soybean market and boost plant-based innovation
The investment will create new opportunities for farmers, while supporting domestic processing and expanding access to high-value international markets Canadian farmers are at the forefront of a new $4.3 million initiative that will boost the competitiveness of Canada’s agriculture and food sector, at home and abroad. Led by NRGene Canada,[Read More…]
Roquette grows NUTRALYS plant protein portfolio with wheat and pea proteins
Roquette has launched its first-ever textured wheat protein: NUTRALYS T WHEAT 600L Roquette, a global leader in plant-based ingredients, is strengthening its NUTRALYS plant protein portfolio with two new textured solutions, marking the company’s entry into textured wheat and reinforcing its commitment to next-generation food innovation. The new ingredients –[Read More…]
The future of chocolate is cultivated: Pluri’s Vision with Kokomodo
Yaky Yanay, CEO and President of Pluri As climate change, deforestation regulations, and fluctuating commodity prices pose threats to the global cacao supply, biotechnology is emerging with transformative solutions. In a significant move to promote sustainable food technologies, Pluri, a global leader in 3D cell-based platforms, has acquired a majority[Read More…]
ACI Group enters strategic agreement with IFF to distribute plant-based proteins
This collaboration significantly strengthens ACI’s ability to support both traditional meat processors and manufacturers of plant-based foods Leading ingredient distributor and supply chain expert ACI Group has entered a long-term strategic agreement with IFF, securing distribution rights for IFF’s portfolio of high-performance soy and pea protein solutions across the UK and Ireland.[Read More…]
Laird Superfood launches protein instant latte with plant-based protein
This creamy, energising latte powder delivers on daily protein needs and provides body and mind benefits from functional mushroom extracts Laird Superfood, a leader in functional coffee, creamers, and superfood products made with simple, minimally processed ingredients, has launched Laird Superfood Protein Instant Latte, an all-in-one powder-to-latte mix containing 10 grams[Read More…]
Game-Changer for sustainable food: Nourish Ingredients’ Tastilux achieves commercial milestone
James Petrie, Co-Founder and CEO of Nourish Ingredients In a significant advancement for sustainable food, Australian biotech startup Nourish Ingredients has successfully achieved commercial-scale production of Tastilux, a precision-fermented fat that mimics the taste and texture of animal fats, without the use of animals. Leading this innovation is James Petrie,[Read More…]
Meala partners with dsm-firmenich to commercialise texturising protein for meat alternatives
The product is now available in Europe via dsm-firmenich as VertisTM PB Pea Plant-based innovator Meala FoodTech Ltd. partners with dsm-firmenich to launch VertisTM PB Pea, a groundbreaking texturising pea protein. This single, multifunctional ingredient is designed to replace modified binders, such as hydrocolloids, helping to clean up labels in[Read More…]