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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Tom Ebbutt, senior national account manager, Happiee
‘Knowing it could be the reason someone chooses a plant-based option over meat and fish, is incredibly rewarding’
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NewsSofina Foods acquires Northern Irish meat company Finnebrogue
The acquisition is designed to bolster the seafood and pork giant’s ambitious growth plan
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NewsNearly half of Gen Z would eat lab-grown meat: new report
The survey of 1,098 people revealed younger people are much more likely than older generations to say they would eat cultivated meat
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Maddie Hills, marketing exec, Redefine Meat
‘It’s been a bit of a zigzag, but every step has added something valuable’
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News'Yuck factor' will stop insects being accepted as food, new study finds
Consumer acceptance of edible insects faces significant barriers including psychological, taste, culture and price
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Comment & OpinionIt’s too late for Mighty but plant-based is bouncing back
Mighty Drinks has joined the unenviable ranks of plant-based brands going to the wall – but there’s more to the story than failure
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NewsMighty Drinks hopes for rescue deal after calling in administrators
Mighty Drinks has collapsed into administration, with specialists at recovery firm Interpath searching to put together a rescue deal to save the milk alternatives brand
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NewsBeyond Meat expands offering with new Asda burger listings
The brand is now available in Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Ocado
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Promotional FeaturesFrom novel to norm: navigating the regulatory maze of alternative proteins
With the UK government backing innovative technologies that are at the forefront of future food development, it is stepping up support and funding for alternative proteins. But the international regulations surrounding their development remain stringent, so what do businesses need to know about overcoming these barriers?
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WhitepapersGeneration Flex: How Gen Z shoppers are redefining the grocery aisle
Generation Flex is rewriting the rules of the grocery aisle. From flexitarian habits to viral food trends, this 13- to 28-year-old cohort blends values with indulgence, reshaping how and why they shop, one basket at a time.
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NewsMerchant Gourmet adds Supergrain Bowls, inspired by world cuisines
The pouches contain a ‘nutritious mix’ of pulses, grains and vegetables
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NewsThree-quarters of Brits want to switch to ‘cull-free’ eggs, new report finds
The UK egg industry kills between 40 million and 45 million male chicks, which can’t be used for meat and can’t lay eggs, each year in a process called hatch and dispatch
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NewsBio&Me relaunches flapjack oat bars with new look and recipes
Bio&Me initially expanded into flapjacks last April
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NewsVivera introduces quick-marinating frozen firm tofu
The launch is inspired by the TikTok hack of freezing tofu to transform its texture and flavour
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NewsThe Salad Project to open four new stores in four months
Four new stores over the next four months will bring The Salad Project’s total to 11 sites
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Category ReportThe buzz about butter: trends in spreads 2025
Heritage and flavoured butter lines are reaping rewards as shoppers turn to them for a treat – and they’re willing to pay premium prices
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NewsZizzi recalls vegan pizza due to milk contamination risk
The supplier has urged shoppers with an allergy, intolerance or sensitivity to milk not to eat the affected product
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Comment & OpinionThe UK is in a prime position for trend-led innovation
Our strength lies in a broad ecosystem of startups, says David Milner, executive chairman at Crosta Mollica
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NewsHeinz adds Little Beanz with ‘hidden veggies’ for toddlers
Suitable for 18 months and up, Little Beanz feature mashed and whole haricot beans
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NewsPip & Nut takes on Nutella with new Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
The spread contains less than one-sixth of the amount of sugar found in Nutella