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Can vertical farming rise to the challenge?
Vertical farming business leaders will take stock of the sector’s future at the 7th Vertical Farming World Congress on 5-7 October in central London, after a demanding year of heightened financial pressure despite the technology's evident climate benefits.
FDA proposes mandatory GRAS notifications in overhaul of new food ingredient regulation
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed making notifications for Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substances mandatory, marking a significant shift in how food ingredients are overseen in the US.
From technical proof to buyer confidence: How food-tech start-ups need to communicate commercial readiness
In a challenging commercial environment, Edera Labs' Chiara Molena highlights how today's food-tech start-ups must look beyond technical validation in order to demonstrate commercial maturity and see success.
Beyond Meat reports ‘directional progress’ in Q2 2026 results despite continued revenue decrease
Beyond Meat has released its financial results for the second quarter ended 27 June 2026, reporting net revenues of $68.8 million.
Orkla Snacks acquires vegan confectionery producer The European Candy Group in €207m deal
Orkla Snacks has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares in The European Candy Group (CCI), a European producer of vegan sugar confectionery products.
Hilton Foods sells Dutch vegan and vegetarian business Dalco to LiveKindly for £5.4m
Meat and seafood manufacturer Hilton Foods has agreed to sell its Dutch-based vegan and vegetarian business, Dalco Food, to LiveKindly Collective for £5.4 million.
Beyond Meat appoints OFI executive as chief operating officer
Beyond Meat has appointed Brijesh Krishnaswamy, currently chief commercial officer for North America at Olam Food Ingredients (OFI), as its new chief operating officer.
BMC Ingredients’ Rhiza mycoprotein approved for sale in Canada
BMC Ingredients, previously known as The Better Meat Co, has received a Letter of No Objection from Health Canada for the sale of its Rhiza mycoprotein ingredient.
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