US
Danone to buy majority stake in plant-based nutrition brand Kate Farms
Danone has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Kate Farms, a US plant-based and organic nutrition brand, for an undisclosed sum.
Sun Chemical launches sustainable smart farming facility for spirulina production
Sun Chemical has unveiled a new edible algae cultivation facility in California, US, operated by its subsidiary Earthrise Nutritionals.
Meati Foods to be sold for $4m amid financial challenges
US-based Meati Foods, a player in the alternative protein sector known for its mycelium-based meat products, is preparing for a distress sale valued at just $4 million.
Phytolon and Ginkgo Bioworks announce natural food colour production milestone
Phytolon and Ginkgo Bioworks have announced the successful completion of the second development milestone in their multi-product collaboration to produce natural food colours.
Eclipse Foods launches plant milk claimed to be ‘indistinguishable’ from dairy
US dairy alternatives brand Eclipse Foods has launched what it claims is a category-first: a shelf-stable plant-based milk that replicates the molecular structure of milk.
Laird Superfood launches Vanilla Instant Latte with real vanilla bean powder
Laird Superfood has expanded its functional beverage range with a new product, Vanilla Instant Latte.
Perfect Day sued over ‘misleading’ marketing of animal-free dairy
Precision fermentation specialist Perfect Day is facing a lawsuit filed by the GMO/Toxin Free USA and the Organic Consumers Association.
Kraft Heinz enters plant-based dessert category with new Jell-O Oat Milk Chocolate Pudding
Kraft Heinz has entered the plant-based desserts category with its first-ever oat milk-based product, under its Jell-O brand in the US: Jell-O Oat Milk Chocolate Pudding.
Nature’s Fynd launches new fungi-based snack line in the US
Fungi-based food start-up Nature’s Fynd has launched a ‘first-of-its-kind’ new snack product, Spicy Indian Fy Bites, in New York, US.
Vegan Food Group and Eat Just announce partnership backed by £11.25m investment
Vegan Food Group has announced a new partnership with US food-tech company Eat Just, creator of the Just Egg product.
Start-up spotlight: Actual Veggies
This month, we speak to Actual Veggies: a US food brand that makes clean label veggie burgers and fries that 'celebrate vegetables instead of trying to mask them'.