The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

IFF has secured approval from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) for a heart health claim linking isolated soy protein to healthy blood cholesterol levels, opening new labelling opportunities for 20-25g daily intake formulations.

Feihe has officially entered the Indonesian market with its “AceKid Activegro” series, the first formula in the region to utilise fresh milk as a core ingredient, supported by a decade-long research partnership with Harvard Medical School.

Cargill has completed a multi-million-dollar expansion of its Port Klang, Malaysia, facility, introducing an advanced speciality fats production line to support chocolate, bakery, and dairy manufacturers across the Asia-Pacific and EMEA regions.

Schouten Europe has unveiled a 95g plant-based fillet utilising proprietary fibre technology and 3D shaping to improve texture while reducing environmental impact by up to 30%.

General Mills is expanding its cereal portfolio with the launch of naturally colored Lucky Charms and Trix SKUs, supporting its 2026 goal to remove certified colours from its US retail products.

Branca International announces a strategic investment in ALTR, a beverage technology firm using molecular-level ethanol management to preserve sensory integrity in premium low-alcohol spirits.

Ingredion and Shiru enter a global R&D collaboration to commercialise novel functional proteins and prebiotics using a proprietary AI platform that analyses 77 million natural sequences.

Beyond Meat, Inc. has achieved Clean Label Project Certification for over 20 products, becoming the first plant-based meat company to meet these rigorous third-party purity standards.