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Kraft Heinz Bets $700 Million on 2027 Growth Turnaround
Kraft Heinz projects flat sales and a profit dip in 2027 before a second-half rebound, fueled by a $700 million innovation push and emerging market expansion.
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Culture
UK launches cell-cultivated food export roadmap
The Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland have published a nine-step guide to help companies export cultivated meat to non-EU markets, supporting industry growth.
Business
Daring Foods launches plant-based steak bites at Publix
Daring Foods enters the beef category with Plant Steak Bites, a high-protein, clean-label product exclusive to Publix until 2027, targeting consumers amid record-high beef prices.
Ingredients
21st.Bio seeks EU fast-track for animal-free whey protein
21st.Bio has filed for EU approval of its precision-fermented beta-lactoglobulin protein, BLG+ Essential, advocating for a faster regulatory pathway.
Ingredients
Strive Nutrition partners to scale precision-fermented alpha-lactalbumin
Strive Nutrition partners with Dyadic and Brig Bio to scale production of precision-fermented alpha-lactalbumin, targeting over 200 tonnes annually for its Freemilk line and infant nutrition.
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Amyris acquires Oobli to scale sweet protein solutions
Biotech firm Amyris has acquired sweet protein pioneer Oobli, accelerating its commercial expansion into protein-based sugar alternatives amid high consumer demand for sugar reduction.
Movements
Mondelēz sues vegan chocolate maker over Toblerone shape
Mondelēz International has filed a High Court lawsuit against British vegan brand Catherine's Originals, alleging its O'bar product infringes the trademark of Toblerone's distinctive segmented shape.
Movements
Planet A Foods Launches High-Fiber Cocoa Booster Powder
Planet A Foods has launched Cocoa Booster, a single-ingredient cocoa powder alternative with 69g of fiber per 100g, aiming to cut formulation costs by up to 50% and meet demand from GLP-1 users.
Ingredients
Ingredients
21st.Bio seeks EU fast-track for animal-free whey protein
21st.Bio has filed for EU approval of its precision-fermented beta-lactoglobulin protein, BLG+ Essential, advocating for a faster regulatory pathway.
Ingredients
Strive Nutrition partners to scale precision-fermented alpha-lactalbumin
Strive Nutrition partners with Dyadic and Brig Bio to scale production of precision-fermented alpha-lactalbumin, targeting over 200 tonnes annually for its Freemilk line and infant nutrition.
Ingredients
Oatly Cuts 2026 Profit Outlook Amid Cost Pressures
Oatly reported 9.1% Q3 revenue growth to $243.1 million but lowered its 2026 adjusted EBITDA forecast to $16-20 million, citing rising North American freight costs and geopolitical impacts.
Drinks
Drinks
Hybrid Cultivated Meat Prototype Cuts Premium Beef Cost in Half
A South Korean research team has developed a whole-cut hybrid meat combining cultured muscle cells with plant proteins, aiming to halve the cost of premium Hanwoo beef while reducing import reliance.
Drinks
Celsius faces healthwashing lawsuit over energy drink claims
Celsius Holdings is facing a class action lawsuit alleging it misled consumers with health claims on its energy drinks and powders.
Drinks
Texas Cultivated Meat Ban Faces Federal Lawsuit
Texas enacted a two-year ban on cultivated meat in 2025, which is now being challenged in federal court by companies Upside Foods and Wildtype.
Business
Business
Daring Foods launches plant-based steak bites at Publix
Daring Foods enters the beef category with Plant Steak Bites, a high-protein, clean-label product exclusive to Publix until 2027, targeting consumers amid record-high beef prices.
Business
Good Protein secures C$128M for plant-based shake expansion
Montreal's Good Protein raised C$128 million, the largest alternative protein funding round this year, to expand its dairy-free shake line beyond Canada's 4,500 stores.
Business
Non-Soy Legume Tofu Gains Traction as Soy Sourcing Challenges Grow
A new systematic review finds tofu made from legumes like chickpea and lupin performs well in taste tests but lacks shelf-life data and direct comparisons to soy, highlighting gaps for the emerging soy-free market.
Culture
Culture
UK launches cell-cultivated food export roadmap
The Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland have published a nine-step guide to help companies export cultivated meat to non-EU markets, supporting industry growth.
Culture
Arla faces second undercover welfare probe with 360 alleged breaches
An undercover investigation recorded 360 alleged animal welfare breaches across 16 farms supplying dairy giant Arla Foods, prompting an urgent probe and raising questions about industry assurance systems.
Culture
IntegriCulture secures Niigata investment for cellular agriculture
Japanese cellular agriculture firm IntegriCulture has secured undisclosed investment from Niigata Venture Capital to accelerate development of food and cosmetic ingredients using local sake brewing byproducts.
News
News
Univar Expands Roquette Plant Protein Distribution in North America
Univar Solutions broadened its North American distribution deal with Roquette to include Nutralys pea proteins and Nutriose soluble fibers, moving beyond a previous cellulosics-only agreement to meet demand for plant-based nutrition.
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NXW and Prolacto launch hybrid protein blends for Iberian Peninsula
Nutrition From Water and Prolacto partner to create hybrid dairy blends using microalgae-derived proteins, targeting the Iberian market amid record-high whey prices and strong consumer interest in blended protein formats.
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Baker & Baker acquires Scottish free-from bakery Lazy Day Foods
Baker & Baker has expanded its free-from portfolio by acquiring Scottish specialist Lazy Day Foods, adding a fifth UK production site and taking its total workforce to 2,650 employees.
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Ajinomoto
1909 · Tokyo, Japan
Baijiu, Soju, Sake And Regional Spirits
Distilled or fermented spirit · Typically 15% to 60%
Bakery Chains
Industrial-scale, consistent production... · Late 19th to early 20th century
Bangladesh
Bangladesh · Late 20th century
Biscuits And Wafers
Confectionery ingredient · United Kingdom
Black Garlic
Sweet, umami, balsamic, molasses-like · Soft, paste-like when aged
Bubble Tea Chains
Taiwan · 1980s
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