New commercial director appointed by John West
John West, the UK-based tinned seafood brand, recently announced the promotion of Kate Willoughby to the role of Commercial Director. This decision came after former...
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Germany sees a 17% increase in production of meat substitutes in 2023
In 2023, Germany saw a 17% increase in meat substitute product demand, with production rising by 17% year on year, according to the country’s Federal...
Florida governor prohibits lab-grown meat in battle against “elitists”
Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, recently signed legislation that prohibits the sale of lab-grown meat in the state. In response to the ban, DeSantis stated, “we...
Prime Meats Expands Acquisition Strategy following Investment from Shoreline Equity
Prime Meats, a US processor and supplier to retail and foodservice, has secured an undisclosed investment from Shoreline Equity Partners. Ian Garland, a principal at...
German government calls for further recipe adjustments to reduce sugar, fat, and salt in processed food and drinks
Germany’s Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) recently revealed new data showing that levels of fats, sugars, and salt in some processed food and...
Germany beef exports now permitted to China
Germany has successfully negotiated the lifting of China’s ban on its beef products after discussions between Berlin and Beijing. This significant decision was made during...
UK government seeks universal eco-label standards to prevent misleading environmental claims
The UK government is aiming to establish a “level of standardization” for existing eco-labels in the food and beverage industry to combat greenwashing. In a...
Argentina experiences the biggest decline in beef consumption in 30 years.
The plummet in purchasing power in Argentina has resulted in the sharpest decline in the country’s beef consumption in three decades. According to data from...
Jacob Vishof Paulsen discusses post-merger strategy for Novonesis F&B
Recently, Novonesis was established through the merger of Denmark’s Chr Hansen and Novozymes, creating a €3.7bn biosolutions powerhouse. The focus of Novonesis is to harness...
Mosa Meat secures €40 million funding to expand cultivated beef production
Mosa Meat, a company based in Maastricht, the Netherlands, has secured $40 million in funding to expand its cultivated beef production. The funds will be...