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Research study unlocks new functional F&B potential through Xampla’s microencapsulation technology
Research study unlocks new functional F&B potential through Xampla’s microencapsulation technology

A new peer-reviewed study has shown how bio-based materials start-up Xampla’s novel plant protein microcapsules protect fat-soluble active ingredients through simulated digestion, through to the intestinal phase.

Research & development
High Time Foods secures $1.2m in seed funding to accelerate ambient plant-based protein solutions
High Time Foods secures $1.2m in seed funding to accelerate ambient plant-based protein solutions

India-based start-up High Time Foods has secured $1.2m in seed funding to accelerate the roll-out of its non-refrigerated plant-based protein solutions.

Funding & investments
Lantmännen secures €50m loan from the European Investment Bank for new pea protein facility
Lantmännen secures €50m loan from the European Investment Bank for new pea protein facility

Lantmännen has been granted a €50m loan from the European Investment Bank to co-finance a new pea protein production facility.

Funding & investments
Vybey enters snacking category with plant-based protein bar range
Vybey enters snacking category with plant-based protein bar range

Vybey has expanded into the snacking category, launching a new range of plant-based protein bars.

Food
Impossible Foods launches its first steak alternative innovation in the US
Impossible Foods launches its first steak alternative innovation in the US

Impossible Foods has added a new innovation to its meat alternatives portfolio, Steak Bites – the brand’s first steak alternative product.

New products
Heura launches first of five new products planned for 2025, Tex Mex Chunks
Heura launches first of five new products planned for 2025, Tex Mex Chunks

Heura Foods has launched Tex Mex Chunks, a Mexican-inspired high-protein and additive-free meat alternative.

New products
GFI finds European alt-protein patents have increased by 960% in ten years
GFI finds European alt-protein patents have increased by 960% in ten years

Plant-based foods dominated alt-protein innovation, with nearly 4,000 patents published in this area since 2015.

Research & development
MyProtein teams up with Hotel Chocolat to launch vegan caramel pecan Double Dough Brownie
MyProtein teams up with Hotel Chocolat to launch vegan caramel pecan Double Dough Brownie

MyProtein has added to its vegan Double Dough Brownie range, collaborating with Hotel Chocolat on a new caramel pecan-flavoured variation.

New products
Valio acquires Raisio’s plant protein business in €7m deal
Valio acquires Raisio’s plant protein business in €7m deal

Valio has acquired Raisio’s plant protein business, including the Härkis and Beanit fava bean brands and related fixed assets.

Mergers & Acquisitions
Start-up spotlight: Better Pulse
Start-up spotlight: Better Pulse

This time, we speak to Better Pulse, a start-up developing high-protein, black-eyed pea-based functional ingredients.

Exclusives
Brakes expands vegan range to support foodservice operators during Veganuary and beyond
Brakes expands vegan range to support foodservice operators during Veganuary and beyond

UK foodservice wholesaler Brakes expanded its range with almost 40 new vegan products this month.

New products
France’s ban on meaty names for plant-based products officially overturned
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.

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