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Vow discusses growing cultivated meat globally as Australian regulatory approval fuels expansion

Vow discusses growing cultivated meat globally as Australian regulatory approval fuels expansion

Australia’s regulatory approval of Vow’s cultivated meat last week came as the industry faces significant hurdles, including multiple US state bans and consumer skepticism about lab-grown foods. For the company’s chief operating officer Ellen Dinsmoor, the clearance sends a “powerful signal” to food regulators around the globe.
Plant-based innovation propelled by demands to push clean label credentials to new heights
Plant-based innovation propelled by demands to push clean label credentials to new heights
The evolution of the plant-based space is currently centered on developing animal-free products that match the eating experience of animal-based foods but with simpler, more transparent labels and a lower environmental footprint. According to experts, it is no longer considered a niche lifestyle. Plant-based eating is becoming more mainstream, and specialized nutrition and protein-based products are coming to the fore.
Inside All G’s new process for precision-fermented casein micelles for dairy
Inside All G’s new process for precision-fermented casein micelles for dairy
Australian biotech firm All G has filed a new patent for a process that can produce recombinant casein micelles at scale, potentially reshaping how dairy proteins are made and used in the food industry. Recombinant casein micelles are formulated by introducing genes from one organism into another to produce proteins that are either identical or similar to the ones found in natural milk.
Less Sodium, Full Flavor: The Yeast-Based Ingredients Solution
Less Sodium, Full Flavor: The Yeast-Based Ingredients Solution
Discover how Biospringer's innovative yeast-based ingredients address Europe's growing salt reduction demands. This paper explores market trends, regulatory pressures, and consumer preferences while showcasing our chef-developed recipes that deliver full flavor with significantly less sodium. Transform your products without compromising taste.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Biospringer by Lesaffre.
All G: Unlocking scalable casein micelles for the future of animal-free dairy
All G: Unlocking scalable casein micelles for the future of animal-free dairy

Dr. Jared Raynes from All G explains how the company can make real milk proteins without using cows in an exclusive interview. He talks about their role in dairy, application in infant formula, and how the new method can produce them at scale using fermentation. He also discusses how this technology could help the dairy industry reduce its environmental impact.

PLMA 2025 review: Alternative protein and dairy gain ground amid plant-based push
PLMA 2025 review: Alternative protein and dairy gain ground amid plant-based push
Evolving consumer expectations toward healthier, more sustainable, and creatively indulgent F&B shaped the product landscape at PLMA 2025 in Amsterdam (May 20-21), where 3,160 exhibitors from 75 countries showcased the latest private label innovation. Key highlights included plant-based proteins, algae-based egg replacers, hybrid dairy formats, climate-conscious formulations, and modern takes on traditional staples.

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Critical decline in agricultural youth employment threatens Europe’s farming and food future, study shows
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A growing generational gap in agricultural labor could jeopardize Europe’s food security and climate resilience unless working conditions and public perceptions are urgently addressed, according to a new report from the EIT Food Consumer Observatory. The study highlights widespread misconceptions and systemic deterrents that are discouraging young people from pursuing agricultural careers.  
Cargill indulgence study: Southeast Asian consumers seek healthy eating with “treat yourself” offerings
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A fast-growing middle class population and rising incomes are driving Southeast Asia consumers to seek out wellness, comfort, enjoyment, and indulgence from their F&B choices.
Corn-soybean study: Researchers flag mixed outcomes for different crop rotation cycles
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Scientists in the US are investigating questions about corn-soybean crop rotation and how different methods have varying environmental impacts, yield results, and cost implications.
Mars-Kellanova merger clears US antitrust review as EU begins probe
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Mars’ US$36 billion takeover of Kellanova was cleared by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), while EU counterparts opened a full-scale investigation, saying it could lead to higher consumer prices. Mars is a US multinational manufacturer of pet care, snacking, and food products, while Kellanova is a leader in the snacking, cereal, and noodles categories, owning the Pringles and Kellog’s brands.
EU adds taste-modifying naringenin flavonoid to official regulations after eight year process
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The European Commission has officially added naringenin, a naturally occurring flavonoid with taste-modifying properties, to the EU Food Flavoring Regulation. This comes after the European Food Safety Authority concluded last year that naringenin (FL No 16.132) as an extract is safe to use in foods and does not mislead consumers, based on ingredient formulator HealthTech Bioactives’ (HTBA) scientific dossier.
Early, targeted nutrition can fight double burden of malnutrition among South Asian women, UNICEF finds
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New UNICEF-led reviews highlight wide gaps in preconception nutrition across South Asia, urging tailored, early interventions to tackle malnutrition and improve maternal-child health outcomes, regardless of whether the adolescent or adult wishes to get pregnant. “Undernutrition among reproductive-age women, low birth weight, small for gestational age, and preterm birth present significant health burdens in South Asia, which interventions in pregnancy alone have not resolved. Effectiveness of preconception nutrition interventions is not well-documented,” reads a review published in The Lancet Regional Health. 
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Vow secures Australia approval for cultivated quail to usher in “new era” for alt-meat

Australia has officially approved the sale of Vow’s cultured meat, marking a “landmark moment for the future of food” and shifting the global momentum away from the US, where the industry faces a flurry of state-level bans.

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EU livestock transport proposals spark outcry over animal welfare rollbacks

MEPs have submitted over 3,000 amendment proposals to the European Commission’s livestock transport regulation, which covers journey times, temperature limits, and the transport of unweaned animals. Many of the proposals aim to loosen or remove current standards, which are said to pose an economic threat to the industry.

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ProVeg Brazil project helps farmers switch from animal production to plant-based agroforestry models

A project designed to help Brazilian farmers transition from livestock farming to plant-based food production is getting off the ground. ProVeg zeros in on boosting profitable, sustainable, and fair agriculture by producing vegetables instead of animals.

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Mouthfeel enhancersJun2025

Innova Market Insights data indicates +5% average annual growth in F&B launches featuring flavor-enhancing, texturizing, and emulsifying ingredients. This trend aligns with the 40% of global consu...

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Vegan offerings Jun 2025

Innova Market Insights data indicates a 5% increase in vegan food and beverage launches between April 2020 and March 2025. Bakery was the top category in launches with vegan claims, while sugar and sweeteners showed the most growth. Europe was the frontline of these launches, accounting for more than 60% of global NPDs. Nearly one in two vegan product launches was with an ethical-packaging claim.

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Dairy innovationJun 2025

Innova Market Insights data indicates global dairy product launches grew by 4% between April 2020 and March 2025. Europe accounted for nearly one-third of these launches, with Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt leading the way for most NPD.

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