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Bunge completes acquisition of IFF’s soy protein concentrate, lecithin and crush businesses
Bunge has completed its acquisition of International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF)’s soy protein concentrate, lecithin and crush businesses.
Those Vegan Cowboys celebrates crowdfunding record in win for precision fermented dairy
Those Vegan Cowboys, a Belgian start-up specialising in precision fermented dairy, has celebrated record-breaking progress since launching its crowdfunding campaign last week.
Beef and lamb receive 580 times more in EU subsidies than legumes, study finds
Figures released by charity Foodrise have revealed that beef and lamb received an estimated 580 times more common agricultural policy subsidies from the European Union than legumes in 2020.
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Melt&Marble achieves self-GRAS status in US for alt-fat solution
Swedish precision fermentation start-up Melt&Marble has secured self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status in the US for its MeltyMarble fat solution.
Louis Dreyfus Company commissions pea protein isolate facility in Saskatchewan
Louis Dreyfus Company has begun commissioning a new pea protein isolate production facility in Canada.
The mushroom movement: Functional fungi go mainstream
As they move beyond niche wellness stores and into everyday retail, food and beverage products featuring functional mushrooms are seeing unprecedented consumer interest.
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The evolution of plant-based: A maturing category enters its next wave of growth
The plant-based category is entering its next growth phase – but what does that look like for the industry's key players, and where are the opportunities? Angela Flatland, senior sales director for plant-based at Spins, explores.
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Demystifying the protein space: A focus on better quality
Protein has exploded in the past few years, but has it reached its peak? In this opinion piece, Ando Ahnan-Winarno, food scientist and co-founder of tempeh brand Better Nature, takes a closer look at the problem with protein.
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Past the hype: Developing products that resonate beyond Veganuary
Amid changing consumer preferences and continuously evolving food trends, how can brands develop genuinely exciting plant-based products that have staying power on shelves, during Veganuary and year-round? We explore.
