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Biofach 2025
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Europe
Ahold Delhaize announces 50% protein split target by 2030 for European retail brands
Ahold Delhaize announces 50% protein split target by 2030 for European retail brands

Ahold Delhaize has announced that its European retail brands have set a consolidated target, aiming for 50% plant-based food sales by 2030.

Retail
Vegan Food Group announces leadership changes
Vegan Food Group announces leadership changes

Vegan Food Group has made two new leadership team appointments this month following a period of growth and consolidation across Europe.

Appointments
European Patent Office reinstates Impossible Foods’ heme protein patent
European Patent Office reinstates Impossible Foods’ heme protein patent

The European Patent Office (EPO) has reinstated meat alternatives company Impossible Foods’ EU patent following a lengthy appeal process.

Plant-based meat
Edible Garden reveals plans to acquire Narayan Group
Edible Garden reveals plans to acquire Narayan Group

Edible Garden has signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire Narayan Group, a producer of organic coconut and superfood products.

Mergers & Acquisitions
Gavan Technologies raises $8m to commercialise plant-based fat solution
Gavan Technologies raises $8m to commercialise plant-based fat solution

Gavan Technologies has raised $8m in Series A funding to support commercialisation of its plant-based fat solution, Fatrix.

Funding & investments
Agrana and Ingredion forge joint venture to enhance starch production in Romania
Agrana and Ingredion forge joint venture to enhance starch production in Romania

Agrana has entered into a joint venture agreement with Ingredion, marking a new step in the evolution of starch production in Romania.

Business
Denmark confirms details of world-first tax on agricultural emissions, commits to long-term plant-based food advocacy
Denmark confirms details of world-first tax on agricultural emissions, commits to long-term plant-based food advocacy

Denmark has solidified its plans to introduce a world-first tax on agricultural emissions, including greenhouse gases emitted by livestock.

Agriculture
Happy Plant Protein raises €1.8m to further develop patented manufacturing process
Happy Plant Protein raises €1.8m to further develop patented manufacturing process

The Finnish food-tech company has raised €1.8m in pre-seed funding led by Nordic Foodtech VC.

Funding & investments
New EU Agriculture Commissioner faces calls for action on sustainable food systems
New EU Agriculture Commissioner faces calls for action on sustainable food systems

As the European Union prepares for a new political term, the spotlight is on Christophe Hansen, candidate for Agriculture and Food.

Appointments
Enifer seeks Novel Food approval for Pekilo mycoprotein ingredient
Enifer seeks Novel Food approval for Pekilo mycoprotein ingredient

Finnish biotech start-up Enifer has filed for Novel Food authorisation from the European Food Safety Authority for its Pekilo mycoprotein.

Ingredients
Revo Foods and Paleo announce €2.2m partnership to level up salmon alternatives
Revo Foods and Paleo announce €2.2m partnership to level up salmon alternatives

Revo Foods and Paleo have announced a new partnership to develop plant-based salmon alternatives containing precision-fermented myoglobin.

Partnerships
New data analysis from GFI shows plant-based growth in Europe
New data analysis from GFI shows plant-based growth in Europe

The Good Food Institute's new analysis of Circana data shows that sales of plant-based foods grew in six European countries last year.

Beverage
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