France
Swap and Heura team up to launch plant-based chicken fillet in retail
Heura Foods and Swap (formerly Umiami) have teamed up to launch a clean label plant-based chicken fillet in France, Spain and Portugal.
Bon Vivant rebrands to Verley, unveils precision-fermented functional dairy protein portfolio
The company has created stable, versatile cow-free whey proteins with complete amino acid profiles, designed for 'demanding' applications.
Seafood alternatives company Olala Foods ceases operations
French seafood alternatives company Olala has ceased operations after just over three years in business.
The labelling landscape: Legal challenges and evolving terminology
The labelling of plant-based foods continues to present dilemmas for those working in the industry. We explore the latest developments.
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.
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.
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.
Ingood by Olga presents fermented lentil-based egg alternative
Ingood by Olga, a French plant-based ingredients specialist, has developed an egg replacement solution made from fermented lentil powder.
ECJ ruling says EU member states cannot ban ‘meaty’ names for plant-based foods
The European Court of Justice has stated that France’s proposal to ban ‘meaty’ names for plant-based foods would disrupt EU harmonisation.
Roquette launches new range of tapioca starches
Roquette has expanded its texturizing solutions range with the launch of four new tapioca-based cook-up starches.
Edonia secures €2m to turn microalgae into tasty meat alternatives
Paris-based start-up Edonia has secured €2 million ($2.1 million) in funding to leverage microalgae in the creation of protein-rich...