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June in review: Alt-dairy innovations, Drone deliveries take flight, Australia approves cultivated meat

June in review: Alt-dairy innovations, Drone deliveries take flight, Australia approves cultivated meat

Last month, we attended PLMA in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and spoke with numerous food and beverage producers about the latest trends in alternative protein, dairy, and clean label foods. We also attended Reuters Transform Food & Agriculture Europe, where we spoke with Cargill’s Geert Maesmans about scaling innovative pilot projects for food systems change.  
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.
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.
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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Alcohol sector pushes for EU-Mercosur deal amid falling consumption and US trade tensions
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Alcohol industry organizations are calling on the European Commission to adopt the highly contested EU-Mercosur trade agreement’s legal text and initiate the ratification process “without delay.” 
Benchmarking reforms: New “negligible risk” category for EUDR on the horizon
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Concerns are escalating among Indonesian palm oil producers following the latest proposal tweaks for the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which now looks likely to include a fourth-tier category that would allow countries to argue they should be classified as having a “negligible risk” of being linked to deforestation.
General Mills sells US yogurt business to French dairy giant Lactalis
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General Mills has sold its US yogurt business to French dairy giant Lactalis, officially exiting the US yogurt market. The move marks a strategic pivot for the US food giant, which aims to sharpen its focus on higher-growth categories like snacks, pet food, and ice cream.
Obesity crackdown: Pending UK policy will see all big food businesses report on healthy food sales
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The UK government plans to set new food standards that will see big businesses promoting healthier F&B and reporting on healthy food sales.
Texas Governor Abbot backs warning labels for synthetic colors in foods
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law a bill that will require warning labels on products containing synthetic colors or “banned” additives.
June in review: Aker BioMarine talks ethical krill trawling, Bioiberica marks 50 years of innovation
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Nutrition Insight

In June’s major health and nutrition industry news, we looked at how bias may affect US Dietary Guidelines while examining the block to proposed cuts to the US Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). We also talked with experts about the myths behind the rising popularity of “carnivore” diets.
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Food Ingredients News

Swedish egg sector reported cage-free amid decades of advocacy and market pressure

All hens in Sweden are now raised cage-free, based on statistics from regional authorities and the egg industry obtained by Project 1882, an animal advocacy organization. In 1988, the Swedish parliament voted to ban housing laying hens in cages, with a ten-year transition period. The law was amended later to allow enriched cages, which are better than traditional cages but still impose welfare limitations, in addition to aviaries and barn systems.

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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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Desserts & Ice creamsJul2025

Innova Market Insights data reveals that 32% of global consumers have increased their consumption of Desserts and Ice Cream, driven by greater variety and novelty. Taste and the pursuit of happiness a...

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Color innovation Jul 2025

Innova Market Insights data indicates 9% growth for color ingredient use in F&B launches globally from April 2020 to March 2025. Bakery & Confectionery was the leading category for these launches, and there is also an increase in color ingredient use for various drink launches, such as Hot Drinks and Soft Drinks.

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Sodium reduction technology trendsJul 2025

Innova Market Insights data indicates that nearly one-third of consumers are actively limiting their sodium intake, driving innovation in the F&B sector. More than one-third of reduced sodium launches were for Baby & Toddlers, and there is growth in reducing salt for Desserts & Ice Creams.

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Lucky Shrimp: Tackling environmental and cost concerns with biofloc technology

Co-founder Andreas Zaugg discusses Lucky Shrimp’s closed-loop, antibiotic-free shrimp farming method that addresses conventional farming’s mangrove destruction and transport emission concerns. The “biofloc system” uses microorganisms in the water with the shrimp to capture waste and nutrients,...

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