The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

GNT Group has established its first dedicated office and application laboratory in Shanghai to provide localised support for China’s rapidly growing plant-based and clean-label food and beverage sectors.

Swiss food-tech startup Cosaic has raised $6 million in seed funding to scale its yeast fermentation platform and accelerate the market entry of clean-label ingredients designed for creaminess and stability.

Pharmactive Biotech Products has launched Kyoh, a standardised rocket leaf extract designed to support hair follicle function and address the growing demand for targeted nutricosmetic solutions in the hair health sector.

Sodexo has appointed Orla Muldoon as General Counsel for North America, effective March 23, 2026. Bringing over 20 years of experience from industry leaders, including ADM and Kellogg Company, Muldoon will oversee legal, compliance, and government affairs to support Sodexo's strategic growth and regulatory rigour across the United States and Canada.

Natural Alternatives International (NAI) is launching CarnoSyn 4X, a patent-pending beta-alanine formulation that delivers four times the bioavailability of standard versions without the paresthesia (tingling) effect, allowing brands to reach a wider audience beyond the traditional bodybuilding community.

Mars and ofi have announced a five-year strategic collaboration to implement climate-smart and regenerative agriculture practices across 9,000 hectares of cocoa farmland in Ecuador, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance farmer resilience.

Solar Foods has secured a United States patent for the production process of Solein, its microbe-derived protein produced via gas fermentation, paving the way for commercialisation in the US Health and Performance nutrition sector.

Saltwell Group has opened a state-of-the-art production facility in Santiago, Chile, significantly increasing its global capacity for naturally low-sodium salt to help food manufacturers meet mounting regulatory pressures for sodium reduction.