alternative proteins
Solar Foods appoints Rami Jokela as chief executive officer
Solar Foods, a Finnish innovator in sustainable protein production, has announced the appointment of Rami Jokela as its new CEO.
Opinion: Paving the way for flexible plant-based menus
Nestlé's Kate Edley highlights the opportunity for foodservice businesses to appeal to flexitarians and meat eaters.
France’s ban on meaty names for plant-based products officially overturned
France’s Council of State has this week annulled two decrees prohibiting the use of names like 'steak' for plant-based products.
UK alt-protein centres sign MoU to drive innovation and address scale-up challenges
Four UK alt-protein centres have come together under an MoU, aiming to drive innovation and tackle common challenges for the sector.
Start-up spotlight: Maia Farms
This month, we put the spotlight on Maia Farms, a Canadian start-up that produces high-protein food ingredients using mushroom mycelium.
Arvesta opens new plant protein facility in Mettet, Belgium
Arvesta has opened a new plant protein facility in Mettet, Belgium, claimed to be the first of its kind in Belgium and the Benelux region.
Cauldron introduces ‘fastest-cooking tofu on the market’
UK plant-based food brand Cauldron Foods has introduced what it claims is the ‘fastest-cooking tofu ever,' ready in just five minutes.
Standing Ovation and Ajinomoto forge partnership to advance alt-protein production
Standing Ovation, a French biotech company, has announced a partnership with Ajinomoto Foods Europe to advance alt-protein production.
Good Food Institute reinforces commitment to protein innovation in 2025
The Good Food Institute (GFI) has outlined its ongoing commitment to advancing protein innovation in the CEO's latest website blog post.
FDA releases new draft guidance for labelling plant-based alternatives
The US FDA has released draft guidance for plant-based food companies on best practices for labelling alternatives to meat, dairy and eggs.
Yeastup secures $9.9m in Series A funding for new production site
Yeastup has raised CHF 8.9m (approx. $9.9m) in funding to support a new large-scale production site.