The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

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.

Danone Canada has launched Silk 18g Protein, a complete plant-based beverage designed to capture the high-growth active wellness market and address protein-intake trends.

Califia Farms has launched a Blueberry Matcha Almond Latte to capitalise on the UK’s surging matcha demand, utilising a three-month Tesco exclusive to drive trial in the premium RTD category.

LÄRABAR has entered the plant-based protein sector with a new three-SKU line delivering 10g to 12g of protein per bar, targeting consumers seeking clean-label functional snacks across US retail.

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.

Ardent Mills has appointed Cargill veteran Erik Wibholm as EVP of Trading & Risk Management. His 25 years of global wheat expertise will drive strategic commodity risk solutions for customers navigating an increasingly dynamic and volatile operating environment.

Quorn has announced the launch of its Lemon and Pepper Schnitzel, a frozen meat-free innovation specifically engineered for air fryer preparation to capitalise on the growing consumer demand for high-speed, "meal centre" solutions.

Global ingredient supplier Green Boy Group has led an early-stage investment in Fudi Protein to accelerate the commercialisation of RuBisCO, a highly functional, complete plant protein extracted from alfalfa using a localised processing model.