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Mosa Meat attracts new investors in multi-million funding round

Fiona Holland — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:29:24 +0000

Mosa's CEO said he was "humbled and honoured" to see new investors after a "rough" two years in the food sector's "macroeconomic landscape".

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South Africa court overturns government ban on plant-based meat terms

Eszter Racz — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:53:24 +0000

A ruling from the Johannesburg High Court allows “meaty” names like sausage, burger and steak to be on used faux-meat products.

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SBTi facing staff revolt in carbon-offsetting row

Andy Coyne — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:42:02 +0000

Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has met with an angry response from its own staff after announcing a carbon-offsetting plan.

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Legal wins give alt-meat shot in the arm but pressures remain

Dean Best — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:04:14 +0000

Demand for alt-meat products has eased in a number of markets and businesses have either gone to the wall or had to reappraise their growth prospects.

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Monde Nissin logs another Quorn impairment as meat-free sales decline

Simon Harvey — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:20:03 +0000

Monde Nissin’s 2023 fiscal year was marred by another impairment charge for its meat-alternatives business as sales fell and losses widened.

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Conagra factory freeze, Hain ditches Thinsters, Sunfed’s demise, Barilla US pasta move – Just Food’s week in data

Simon Harvey — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:08:47 +0000

Just Food week in data includes charts on Conagra Brands, Hain Celestial, Sunfed Meats, Barilla and Plukon Food Group.

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France plant-based meat descriptors ban suspended by court for second time

Fiona Holland — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:27:31 +0000

In February, the government issued a decree to ban manufacturers in France from using terms such as "steak", and "ham" on plant-based goods.

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US updates WIC federal food aid programme for mothers, children

Henry Mathieu — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:35:43 +0000

The US has updated its WIC nutrition programme to promote fruit and vegetable consumption for more than 6.5 million women and children.

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Eyeing alternatives – meat companies with stakes in meat-free and cell-based meat

Andy Coyne — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:48:52 +0000

Discover meat companies investing in meat-free and cell-based meat alternatives. Explore insights and trends in the food industry

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“This is the strength of the Hilton business” – CEO Steve Murrells on why the protein group’s international presence helps ride out challenges

Simon Harvey — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:35:52 +0000

Speaking to Just Food, Hilton Food CEO Steve Murrells outlined a plan for the UK group to “continue to expand globally”.

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