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GFI Europe calls for earmarked funding to ensure UK becomes new foods world leader
Good Food Institute Europe wants government commitment to enable UK scientists and companies to develop ways of ensuring sustainable foods are as affordable and convenient as conventional meat.
Leon launches plant-based partnership with Heura
Heura/Leon partnership sees release of Vegan Harissa Chick’n Wrap.
Schoolchildren display concerning lack of knowledge about the nutritional contents of many common foods
Lack of knowledge means people are less empowered to make informed choices, and achieve a healthy diet.
‘Disappointing’ white paper ‘misses mark’, says Food Foundation
Plenty of support for the Government’s sentiments on educating children around healthy and more sustainable food, but many said it falls short in many ways.
UK government sets out strategy for healthier, more sustainable and affordable diets
Among its ambitions, the government wants to maintain the current level of food we produce domestically, as well as halve childhood obesity by 2030.
ProVeg Incubator opens up applications for upcoming cohort of alt-protein startups
Start-ups developing egg, seafood and chicken alternatives wanted by ProVeg Incubator.
The FDF releases new strategy to boost trade negotiations
The FDF aims to maximise the benefits of the food and drink trade by driving up exports, ensuring the UK is a global hub for innovation and R&D investment.
Lindt & Sprüngli expands data partnership to gain insights in FMCG
IRI’s Liquid Data enables it to deliver unseen category insights to Lindt & Sprüngli, providing a single category view across multiple country markets.
Non-alcoholic drinks growth drives launch of new trade association
A new board of drinks industry professionals launches in the UK and Europe by the North American based Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association to unite non-alcoholic adult drinks brands across the world.
Non-EU food and drink trade tops pre-pandemic levels
Food and drink imports have recovered very well, and are over 13% higher than in 2019, while exports to major markets growing too.
Lupa Foods launches new website and brand identity in celebration of the Queen’s platinum jubilee
The redesigned logo incorporates an infinity symbol made from pasta, highlighting the business’ commitment towards a sustainable future.
DSM and Firmenich talk merger to create leading partnership in nutrition
The companies have said their extensive global footprint will provide customers with access to an unprecedented network of R&D, creation and application capabilities.
Sweegen claims win in Stevia Reb M patent lawsuit
After four years, Sweegen has announced its victory against PureCircle in a stevia Rebaudioside M (Reb M) patent lawsuit.
Imagindairy closes its seed round, reaching a total of $28million in investment
The plant-based startup has achieved one of the highest-earning seed rounds in the alternative protein space.