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  • Oobli raises $18m in funding, partners with Ingredion to accelerate sweet proteins

    Oobli raises $18m in funding, partners with Ingredion to accelerate sweet proteins

    US sweet protein start-up Oobli has partnered with global ingredients company Ingredion, as well as raising $18m in Series B1 funding. Together, Oobli and Ingredion aim to accelerate industry access to healthier, great-tasting and affordable sweetener systems. Through the partnership, they will b...
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  • Lidl Netherlands cuts prices on plant-based foods, introduces hybrid minced meat

    Lidl Netherlands cuts prices on plant-based foods, introduces hybrid minced meat

    Lidl Netherlands will permanently lower prices on its plant-based meat and dairy substitutes, making them equal to or cheaper than traditional animal-based products. This initiative aims to encourage consumers to adopt more sustainable dietary choices amidst growing environmental concerns. Lidl h...
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  • FAO and WHO release first global report on cell-based food safety

    FAO and WHO release first global report on cell-based food safety

    This week, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in collaboration with WHO, published its first global report on the food safety aspects of cell-based products. The report aims to provide a solid scientific basis to begin establishing regulatory frameworks and effective systems ...
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  • Dawtona adds two new tomato-based products to UK range

    Dawtona adds two new tomato-based products to UK range

    Polish food brand Dawtona has added two new tomato-based products to its UK range of ambient store cupboard ingredients. Made from farm-grown fresh tomatoes, Dawtona Passata and Dawtona chopped tomatoes are said to deliver an intense and authentic flavour to add richness to a wide range of dishes...
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