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EFSA pushes for AI and sandboxes to speed novel food approvals
The European Food Safety Authority admits its novel food approval process is too slow, averaging 30 months, and proposes an AI-enabled, human-led model.
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EFSA Seeks Expertise to Speed Cultivated Meat Approvals
The European Food Safety Authority is building in-house expertise on cultivated meat and precision fermentation to accelerate novel food safety assessments, which currently face average delays exceeding three years.
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FOOD FOUNDERS Studio closes €4 million funding round
FOOD FOUNDERS Studio secured an oversubscribed €4 million funding round backed by family offices and angel investors.
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SciBridge AI toolkit aids FDA GRAS submissions
SciPinion has launched the SciBridge Safety Suite, an AI-enabled software that helps food producers quickly demonstrate ingredient similarity.
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Bactolife Launches Helm Binding Proteins in US via Gutgevity
Bactolife's Helm Binding Proteins, a new class of gut health ingredient, have debuted in the US through the Gutgevity supplement from partner Healthgevity.
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NYC soy milk school pilot cuts emissions and boosts milk selection
A New York City school soy milk pilot cut milk-related emissions by 17% and increased student milk selection by 18.6%, leading to a 12-school expansion.
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German Study Links Plant-Based Diet Quality to Biological Aging
A German study finds that healthy plant-based diets are associated with slower biological aging.
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EFSA Issues First Positive Opinion for CBD Food Supplement
The European Food Safety Authority has deemed CBD safe for adults over 25, a major step for over 100 pending applications.
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Precision Fermentation Draws Investors as Alt-Proteins Lag
Alternative proteins have underperformed investor expectations due to taste, texture, and price barriers.
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Brazil's Treasury Backs Alternative Protein Innovation
Brazil's National Treasury has included alternative proteins as a core sector in a major public funding auction.
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Evening Snacking Becomes Key Battleground for Food Brands
Nearly half of consumers worldwide snack in the evening, creating a major market where brands must balance indulgence with health and portion control.
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Cultivated Meat Firms Halt UK Plans Over EU Trade Deal
An upcoming UK-EU trade deal is creating regulatory uncertainty for novel foods, causing companies like BeneMeat to pause investment and commercial plans.
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Beyond Meat Launches Phytosphere Direct-to-Consumer Nutrition Range
Beyond Meat has launched Phytosphere, a direct-to-consumer nutrition portfolio featuring protein powder, savory bars, a vegetable burger.
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NotCo Exits Brazil and Mexico to Focus on AI Platform
Chilean food tech firm NotCo has sold its Brazilian business to investment group Ferrara and reportedly closed its Mexican operations.
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Better Nature Launches 'Believe in Tempeh' Billboard Campaign
UK tempeh brand Better Nature has launched its first out-of-home advertising campaign in London, directly responding to KFC's 'Believe in Chicken' campaign.
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OMG Group secures funding with oat milk manufacturer's backing
OMG Group has raised A$1.5 million via a share placement, anchored by a A$350,000 investment from its future oat milk manufacturer, Slades Beverages.
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ETH Zurich Freeze Structuring Textures Whole Legumes
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a method to turn whole peas, beans, and lentils into fibrous, meat-like gels using only water and freezing.
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Hong Kong Future Lab Built From 106,080 Recycled Bottles
Circular design studio ReEdit has opened a 3,000 sq ft Future Lab in Hong Kong constructed from local waste.
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BioCraft Pet Nutrition CEO on Safety and Scale in Cultured Pet Food
BioCraft Pet Nutrition CEO Shannon Falconer discusses the company's safety dossier, regulatory pathway with the FDA.
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Medici Brands hits $2.25bn valuation with protein and EPG
Medici Brands, owner of David Protein, has raised $250 million at a $2.25 billion valuation. The funding will support new brands like HallPass candy and Rowdy chips, all use the low-calorie fat ingredient EPG.
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Oat Milk Goodness Secures Funding for Protein Oat Milk
OMG Group has raised A$1.5 million to fund the launch of three new protein oat milk flavours at Woolworths in late 2026.
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PepsiCo's Global Strategy for Young Farmers
PepsiCo is running multiple regional programs to address the aging global farming population, citing business and food security risks.
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Orchard Robotics AI Cameras Scan Fruit for Growers
Orchard Robotics uses AI cameras on farm vehicles to scan orchards. The data on fruit counts, health, and yield helps growers save labor and inputs.
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Non-Alcoholic Drink Brands Shift to Health
A new report finds the world's top 50 non-alcoholic drink brands are worth $170.4 billion. As inflation eases, competition is moving from price hikes to innovation, health credentials, and portfolio diversification.