Danone’s asset sale in Russia welcomed – but not only for ethical reasons
In the immediate aftermath of the invasion of Ukraine, FMCG multinationals had to quickly weigh up what to do with…
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Crowing gives way to concern in US plant-based meat market
Another week and yet more underwhelming news for those watching the development of the US plant-based meat category. Signs of…
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Is Unilever right or has it “lost the plot”? It’s more nuanced than that
Much like Marmite, Unilever’s divisive savoury spread, it seemed there was either love or hate for this week’s comments about…
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Remembering the pitfalls amid plant-based’s positivity
As well as taking down the Christmas tree and making New Year’s resolutions, a sure sign it’s January is that…
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Big Food’s appetite for alternative protein shows no sign of waning
The world’s largest food companies continue to place bets on alternative protein. This year, Brazilian giant JBS has bought Vivera,…
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Beyond Meat sales add to alt-meat misgivings
After last week’s cautious commentary from Canada’s Maple Leaf Foods on the US market for plant-based meat, all eyes were…
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EU dairy sector has battle on hands now daft Amendment 171 is history
Amendment 171, which threatened to prevent EU plant-based firms from using words like "creamy", was always nonsensical. Dairy companies should…
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Kerry Group’s dairy plans curdle – but probably only for now
Kerry Group's much-discussed move away from consumer foods has hit a roadblock, with news the Irish company's talks over the…
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Signs of intent in plant-based meat makers’ Asia push
A clutch of announcements this week underline the optimism among makers of plant-based meat alternatives about the opportunity in Asia,…
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Hormel goes nuts for new asset Planters
US manufacturer Hormel Foods, busy in the last decade broadening a business with its origins in meat, this week snapped…
