Functional
Fermenta to launch Solein-powered protein bars in the US in 2026
Fermenta, a health and performance nutrition start-up, is set to introduce protein bars made with Solein in the US market, with consumer availability planned for Q1 2026.
Functional mushroom start-up Kääpä Biotech secures €9m investment
Kääpä Biotech, a Finnish start-up specialising in functional mushroom ingredients, has successfully secured a €9 million strategic investment.
Start-up spotlight: Lasso
This month, our start-up spotlight is on Lasso, the newly launched broader food-tech company from the team behind plant-based meat brand Tender Food. Mike Messersmith, Lasso's CEO, tells us more about the company's journey so far.
The Turmeric Co unveils ‘world-first’ raw turmeric shot with plant-based collagen alternative
British functional drinks brand The Turmeric Co has launched what it claims is a first-of-its-kind innovation: a raw turmeric shot containing VeCollal, a plant-based collagen alternative ingredient.
Start-up spotlight: Summ Ingredients
This month, our start-up spotlight is on Danish food-tech innovator Summ Ingredients, a producer of multifunctional fermented protein ingredients.
Bio&Me launches new protein and fibre bars targeting female consumers
Gut-friendly food brand Bio&Me has launched Daily Boost Fibre + Protein bars, specially developed to appeal to female consumers.
Rethinking protein: Opportunities in plant-based active nutrition
Protein continues to dominate the active nutrition space, but will the craze continue to resonate with future plant-based consumers?
Oatly spotlights speciality teas and global flavours among key beverage trends for years ahead
Oatly has launched its first-ever Future of Taste Report, identifying key beverage trends it expects to see in the coming years ahead.
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