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Food
Schouten Europe unveils new plant-based tuna
Dutch plant-based food manufacturer Schouten Europe has unveiled a new plant-based tuna product this month.
European Parliament votes to ban terms like ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ for plant-based products
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have today (8 October 2025) voted to restrict the labelling of plant-based products with meaty words such as ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’.
US Senators reintroduce bipartisan bill targeting egg alternative labelling
In the US, Senators John Fetterman and Joni Ernst have reintroduced a bill seeking to restrict the labelling of egg alternative products.
Foreverland expands cocoa-free chocolate production
Foreverland, an Italian producer of cocoa-free chocolate alternatives, has expanded its production capacity with the opening of its first manufacturing plant in Puglia.
Climax Foods rebrands to Bettani Farms, announces new CEO and $6.5m funding raise
Alt-dairy start-up Climax Foods has rebranded to Bettani Farms; has appointed former Califia Farms CFO, Sandeep Patel, as CEO and chairman; and has raised $6.5 million in Series A funding.
Vadasz unveils live cultured and naturally fermented dip range
The Compleat Food Group’s Vadasz brand has expanded its range with a trio of live cultured, naturally fermented dips, claimed to be a first-to-market innovation in the UK.
Lallemand opens new food cultures R&D laboratory in France
Lallemand Specialty Cultures has inaugurated a new application research and development laboratory in Rennes, France, focused on cultures for plant-based products as well as dairy and meat.
Saveggy introduces additive-free, edible plant-based coating for fresh produce
Swedish food-tech start-up Saveggy has introduced an additive-free, edible plant-based coating for fresh produce, designed to provide an alternative to plastic packaging.
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