The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Global bakery ingredients specialist Puratos has introduced its Beyond Clean Label strategy, launching new high-protein and plant-based solutions.

Point-of-Sale supplier POS Supply Solutions has rebranded its linerless thermal labels to POS Sticky QuickStick Receipt Labels, simplifying adhesives for the foodservice sector.

Biotechnology pioneer Phytolon has closed a USD twenty-three point six million Series B funding round to commercialise its fermentation-derived natural food colours in the United States.

ADM has launched eight new soy and pea protein ingredients across North America and Europe, targeting the high-growth functional beverage, meat alternative, and dairy-free markets.

Leanpath has launched Snap AI, a mobile, scale-free food waste tracker utilising computer vision to capture and analyse off-site catering and event waste for the first time.

Coca-Cola's Equinox and Mini launches leverage 11 million daily pours to shorten R&D cycles to 90 days, transitioning fountains from variety tools to real-time consumer preference sensors.

Barry Callebaut has unveiled two major innovations: Cacao Max and the non-cocoa ChoViva solution. As part of a strategic realignment of its coatings and inclusions portfolio to meet rising demand for premium and sustainable alternatives.

Cargill and Voyage Foods have launched NextCoa, a cocoa-free confectionery alternative utilising grape seeds to deliver a 67% lower carbon footprint, targeting supply chain resilience and price stability in the North American B2B market.