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Happiee enters functional foods category with ‘easy-cook’ lion’s mane mushroom chunks
Happiee has launched what is claimed to be a category-first innovation in the UK: an ‘easy-cook’ lion’s mane mushroom chunks product line.
Nestlé and OFI launch agroforestry partnership to transform cocoa farming
Nestlé and Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) have announced their largest joint agroforestry initiative to date, a partnership aimed at transforming cocoa farming.
Unconform introduces functional vegan RTD cold brew coffee range
UK functional beverage brand Unconform is introducing three new vegan RTD cold brew coffee drinks, containing functional ingredients for wellness benefits.
Mini lab to grow precision-fermented proteins in space launches into orbit
A miniature laboratory containing yeast microbes, designed to produce proteins and other food ingredients in space, has been launched into Earth orbit this week.
Suntory Group launches new water-focused venture Water Scape
Global beverage company Suntory Group, founded in Japan in 1899, has announced the launch of Water Scape – a new company supporting businesses and communities in securing sustainable water supplies.
Carbery, Synergy and EIT Food join forces to drive innovation in sustainable nutrition
Ireland-based Carbery Group and its flavour division, Synergy, have formed a strategic partnership with EIT Food, Europe’s leading food innovation initiative.
Kallø adds to breakfast range with new organic cornflakes
Kallø, a natural food brand owned by Ecotone UK, is building on its breakfast range with the launch of an organic gluten-free Golden Cornflakes product.
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 unveils 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.
The Ryl Company secures $15m in Series B funding to accelerate expansion and innovation
The Ryl Company, owner of functional iced tea brand Ryl Tea, has secured $15m in Series B funding to fuel its innovation and expansion across the US.
Freja introduces limited-edition ramen and pho bone broth products
Freja has added two new Asian-inspired, limited-edition offerings to its Instant Bone Broth portfolio: Chicken Ramen and Beef Pho.
