Mane has licensed Arzeda’s ViaLeaf Reb M for global production. The agreement combines AI-designed enzymes with Mane’s manufacturing, formulation, and flavour-development capabilities.
Oterra has launched liquid versions of two natural blue colours. The pumpable formats target faster dispersion, cleaner handling, and automated dosing.
dsm-firmenich and Nous will commercialise a caffeine free botanical system. The partnership combines extraction technology with clinical, regulatory, and formulation support.
pladis is extending Hobnobs through high-fibre, non-HFSS Oaty Snaps biscuits. The wholegrain oat range combines a thinner rectangular format with mainstream pricing, fibre claims, and wider promotional flexibility.
Manufacturers have added two billion fibre servings nationwide since 2021. Around 500 launches and reformulations now span bread, snacks, cereals, dairy products, and other established categories.
Del Monte and Treatt are upcycling fruit processing side streams. Pineapple, mango, watermelon, and cantaloupe materials will become standardised extracts for beverage development and commercial production.
COLiBRI will coordinate European research priorities for future crop breeding. The Horizon Europe project will address climate resilience, crop diversity, food security, skills, and technology access.
Nexira has acquired Keragum to strengthen its carob supply base. The deal adds Moroccan processing capacity, sourcing relationships, and origin-level traceability for locust bean gum.
AAK and Savor will develop carbon-derived fats for food production. Their two-year programme targets functional ingredients for bakery products and dairy alternatives.
Trash has commercialised cacao pulp through a canned British beverage. The product creates an outlet for a perishable material usually retained within cocoa fermentation or discarded.