Inside food & drink manufacturing
The UK novel foods approval process is undergoing change, but the UK Government needs to go much further if it is to tackle its sclerotic approach, writes David Young, partner, health & safety, at law firm Addleshaw Goddard.
THIS has unveiled its new brand identity and redesigned product packaging.
FMCG giant Unilever has reportedly put The Vegetarian Butcher up for sale.
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Hong Kong has become the third global market to allow the sale of cultivated meat.
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Innovation in plant-based and cultivated meat has dropped, according to the latest patent data from Appleyard Lees.
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Five varieties of The Happy Pear branded hummus have been recalled due to the possible presence of ‘foreign matter’.
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This week has seen the Oxford Farming Conference appoint three new board members and MycoTechnology unveil its new chairman.
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UK plant-based drinks firm Rude Health has been acquired by Finnish business Oddlygood for an undisclosed fee.
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Plant-based startup La Vie has raised €25m from its recent funding round which was supported by a mix of new and old investors.
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What are the top trends that have been guiding the food and drink sector during 2024? Food Manufacture takes a closer look.
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New analysis of Circana data has revealed that plant-based product sales across six major European countries grew by 5.5% last year.
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Non-profit ProVeg UK has created a series of national curriculum adherent lessons aimed at educating primary school children about the environmental impact of the food they eat.
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Quorn Foods chief executive officer, Marco Bertacca, to hand the reins to former Heineken UK MD after five years at the helm.
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Three major eco-advocates have team up to develop a standardised way for retailers to compare their meat and plant-based protein sales, encouraging them to favour the latter.
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Food ingredients company MicroLub has completed a successful £3.5m funding round to support the next stage of development for its fat and oil replacement technology.
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Biotech firm Infinite Roots has secured €2.6m (£2.17m) of investment to support a new project to upcycle waste whey into feedstock for alternative proteins.
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More than 1,000 health professionals have signed a letter calling on NHS hospital trusts to adopt plant-based menus.
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The Vegan Food Group (VFG) has completed the sale of its Wiesbaum production facility in Germany to the New Originals Company.
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Plant-based manufacturer Myco has struck a new partnership with food wholesaler Brakes.
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The Vegetarian Society has unveiled a fresh design for its Approved vegetarian and vegan trademarks.
The UK Government is to create Europe’s first cultivated meat regulatory sandbox to improve the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) scientific knowledge.
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EU member states are unable to stop food manufacturers from labelling vegetarian foods with ‘meaty’ names, according to a new ruling from the European Court of Justice (ECJ).
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Revo Foods has unveiled the ‘world’s largest’ 3D printing facility to date, reportedly the first production site able to apply 3D food-printing technology on a large scale.
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More than 70,000 products have been awarded the Vegan Trademark since its launch in 1990, the Vegan Society has announced.
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Meat alternatives manufacturer Marlow Foods has published its results for the year ended 31 December 2023.
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Health, costs and fakeaways continue to be a big hits among new product launches, as Food Manufacture rounds up the latest food and drink SKUs to hit UK retailers.
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Plant-based food manufacturer Deliciously Ella has been acquired by the Hero Group for an undisclosed fee.
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Danish firm MATR Foods has signed a €20m loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to expand production of its plant-based meat-alternatives.
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A new report has explored the opportunities for the dairy industry to tackle rising costs by investing in plant-based and fermentation-made dairy.
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Although most beer is vegan, it’s not always necessarily a quality brewers write home about. Here we look at whether this is a trend worth shouting about and how the brewers are making it without animal-based ingredients.
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EIT Food has launched an ‘Open Innovation Challenge’ to discover new ways of transforming agrifood byproducts into pet food, in partnership with Mars Petcare.
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A new study by The Food Foundation has shown the clear environmental and health benefits of eating whole plant foods such as grains and beans.
A new £38m centre dedicated to developing planet-friendly alternative proteins has been launched by the University of Leads.
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Food Manufacture explores the latest trends in pet food development and the driving forces behind consumer purchasing decisions when it comes to feeding the furrier members of their families.
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Lidl has announced plans to permanently reduce the price of plant-based meat and dairy substitutes sold in the Netherlands.
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UK plant-based manufacturer The Tofoo Co has been acquired by German investor Comitis Capital.
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Food Manufacture rounds up the latest plant-based product launches from across the F&B industry.
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Tesco has announced the recall of a plant-based burger product because it may pose a potential burn risk to consumers.
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UK manufacturer SHICKEN has secured a major listing in the USA with retailer Costco.
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New research has shown that the greenhouse gas emissions associated with global food supply chains could be reduced by 17% if consumers in affluent countries shift towards more plant-based diets.
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UK plant-based manufacturer Adamo Foods has just closed a $2.5m (£2m) seed round, co-led by Future Planet Capital and Joyful Ventures.
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Glebe Farm Foods has claimed that its PureOaty Barista product has the lowest carbon footprint among oat drinks on the UK market.
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Alternative proteins manufacturer Redefine Meat has expanded its reach into the EU market after securing listings with retailers across Europe.
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Pets Choice has announced the acquisition of HOWND from Power Pet Brands.
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Plant-based manufacturer Myco Foods has expanded its manufacturing site in North Yorkshire.
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The food and drink industry is under pressure to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, meaning new ideas are needed.
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Food Manufacture has taken a closer look at the current state of the alternative proteins category and asked stakeholders what comes next?
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THIS has closed its Series C equity funding round after securing £20m in investment from Planet First Partners.
Food Manufacture Podcast
THIS co-founder Andy Shovel talks start-ups, plant-based and taking a step back in the May edition of the Food Manufacture podcast.
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Vital Meat has submitted its novel foods dossier to regulatory bodies in the UK as it seeks approval for its cultivated meat products.