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BettaF!sh launches SAL Nom

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Startups, Accelerators & Incubators

EIT Food Initiative Announces €875,000 in Funding for Startups Including Hooked & BettaF!sh

EIT Food, a food innovation community supported by the EU’s European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), has announced the winners of its Fast Track to Market Initiative. A total of €874,503 will be awarded to four mature agrifood startups and SMEs. The funding will help the companies accelerate their commercial success, enter new markets, and expand in existing ones. The winners are: The winners will benefit from EIT Food’s Revenue-Based Financing (RBF), a success-sharing model that provides immediate funding with flexible repayments tied to future revenues. There are no fixed repayments or equity losses, allowing businesses to scale at their own pace. Payments start after project completion and continue for 1 to 5 years until a maximum threshold (award amount + 7.5% annual premium) …

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Modern Agriculture Foundation

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Modern Agriculture Foundation Announces Leading Women in FoodTech Award 2025

The Modern Agriculture Foundation (MAF), a nonprofit focused on advancing alternative protein solutions, has launched the Leading Women in FoodTech Award 2025. The award aims to recognize women who are driving innovation and leadership within the global FoodTech sector, with a focus on sustainability, animal welfare, and ethical food systems. The award will honor women across various roles within the FoodTech ecosystem, including research, development, entrepreneurship, regulation, and corporate leadership. MAF seeks to spotlight those who have made significant contributions to the transformation of food production and consumption. The Leading Women in FoodTech Award 2025 will feature four categories: The award ceremony will take place in May 2025 at the Faculty of Agriculture in Rehovot, Israel, as part of MAF’s annual conference. Applications for nominations …

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beverages Angel Yeast

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AngeoPro Yeast Protein Named Best Ingredient Innovation at World Food Innovation Awards

AngeoPro Yeast Protein, an ingredient developed by Chinese manufacturer Angel Yeast, has been named Best Ingredient Innovation at the 2025 World Food Innovation Awards. The awards were hosted by FoodBev and took place on March 17, 2025, at the IFE International Food and Beverage Exhibition’s Trend and Innovation Platform in London, UK. AngeoPro Yeast Protein beat a record number of entries to take the top spot. The accolade recognizes products that meet consumers’ evolving needs, offering innovative, sustainable, and nutritious options. AngeoPro is a plant-based option that is said to provide a complete amino acid profile, superior digestibility, and exceptional functional properties. The ingredient has a neutral taste and is created using fermentation. According to Angel Yeast, it significantly reduces land, water, and energy consumption …

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Nature's Fynd wins at NEXTY awards

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Nature’s Fynd, Yo Egg & Nuts for Cheese Among Winners of Expo West NEXTY Awards 2025

Natural Products Expo West has revealed the winners of its annual NEXTY Awards, which recognize the best of the natural products industry. 161 finalists were selected, before being narrowed down to one winner in each of 34 categories. Three additional finalist brands received an Editor’s Choice Award. This year, notable trends reportedly included innovative brand collaborations, clean ingredient lists, and transparent sourcing. Among the winners were: “True changemakers” The winners were revealed live on stage at the Natural Products Expo West NEXTY Awards Ceremony. “This recognition from the NEXTY Awards is a testament to our commitment of creating truly amazing foods that nourish people and nurture the planet,” said Thomas Jonas, co-founder and CEO at Nature’s Fynd. “Fungi-powered nutrition is the future — offering a …

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Ingredion Recognized on List of World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 11th Time

Ingredion, a global supplier of ingredients such as starches, sweeteners, and pea protein, has been named on Ethisphere’s list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the eleventh time. 136 organizations have been recognized on the 2025 list, spanning 19 countries and 44 industries. However, Ingredion is one of just nine honorees in the food, beverage, and agriculture industry. The World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment is conducted using Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®. This requires companies to provide over 240 proof points demonstrating that their practices align with robust ethics and compliance, governance, a culture of ethics, initiatives supporting a strong value chain, and environmental and social impact. This data then undergoes qualitative analysis by a panel of experts. “Congratulations to Ingredion for achieving recognition as …

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Beyond Meat IV

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Beyond Meat, Konscious & Banza Among the Winners of peta2’s Libby Awards 2024

peta2, the youth-oriented US subsidiary of animal rights charity PETA, has revealed the winners of its annual Libby Awards, which recognize brands and celebrities with a commitment to animals. Here are all the winners and top nominees in the food categories: Favorite Nondairy Product Winner: Aldi Barissimo Non-Dairy Oat Milk Cold Foam Other nominees: Tabitha Brown for Target Sweet Pea & Basil Ravioli Icelandic Provisions Vanilla Bean Oatmilk Skyr. Bored Cow Pumpkin Spice Animal-Free Milk Favorite Vegan Frozen Option Winner: Banza Vegan Margherita Pizza Other nominees: Strong Roots Chipotle Mac Daring. Buffalo Plant Chicken Wing Trader Joe’s Kimbap Favorite Vegan Meat Winner: Beyond Burger Avocado Oil Plant-Based Patties Other nominees: Trader Joe’s Vegan Pepperoni Oscar Mayer Bun Length Plant Based Not Hot Dogs MorningStar Farms …

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Kern Tec

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BettaF!sh and Kern Tec Among the Winners of EIT Food’s Marketed Innovation Prize 2024

EU-supported food innovation community EIT Food has announced the winners of its Marketed Innovation Prize, which recognises food startups that have successfully brought products or services to market. The prize grants €10,000 to the best-marketed innovations in each of three regions (North-East, West, and South), and €5,000 to the best-marketed innovation in five subcategories. It aims to reward startups that are supporting the transition to a more healthy, sustainable, and resilient food system. The winners BettaF!sh, a producer of fish alternatives made from regeneratively cultivated seaweed, has received the prize for Best Alternative Protein-based Solution. Meanwhile, the company’s Managing Director and co-founder Deniz Ficicioglu has received the Woman in Innovation award. Kern Tec GmbH, which upcycles waste fruit pits into high-value ingredients, was named Best …

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PETA UK reveals winners of Vegan Food Awards

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Food & Beverage

PETA UK Reveals Winners of Vegan Food Awards 2024

PETA UK has revealed the results of its annual Vegan Food Awards, featuring 15 categories. The winners for 2024 are: Best Cheese: La Fauxmagerie – Brixton Blue This artisan vegan cheese is made from coconut oil, almonds, and vegan cultures. It has been praised by celebrity chef Theo Michaels, who said, “I was hesitant about vegan cheese – until now. Wow! My tastebuds have just been blown. The Brixton Blue is ripe, creamy, full of flavour, and has a certain brittleness that I’d hoped for. It’d pair perfectly with a serendipitously placed glass of red wine.” The plant-based cheese is available from Waitrose and La Fauxmagerie’s website. Best Milk: Oato – Barista Whole Oato is a fresh milk alternative made in Lancashire from 100% British …

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CRAVE recognised at the Free From Food Awards

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CRAVE Wins Ten Accolades at the Free From Food Awards 2024

UK-based allergy-friendly snack brand CRAVE has seen huge success at the Free From Food Awards 2024, winning ten accolades. These include two very significant awards, Small Brand of the Year and Product of the Year (for The Big Dipper, which consists of mini breadsticks with a chocolate hazelnut dip). The other accolades received by CRAVE are: Gold for the chocolate hazelnut spread Sir Spread-a-lot. Gold for the brand’s spicy corn puffs, Hot Dawgs. Two Golds for The Big Dipper, in addition to the Product of the Year Award. Silver and Bronze awards for Bisco’s, the sandwich cookies inspired by birthday cake. Silver for P’not Butter, a peanut butter alternative made with sunflower seeds. Bronze for Noughties, the pickled onion flavour maize snacks. “Flabbergasted and elated” …

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FABI Awards

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Plant-Based Innovations Secure Top Honors in 2024 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards

The 2024 National Restaurant Association Show is spotlighting the future of the foodservice industry, showcasing 35 innovative products honored with the Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards. Over one-third of the awards were given to plant-based products, reflecting a growing consumer trend towards more sustainable and eco-friendly dietary choices. Among the top accolades, 10 products were distinguished as FABI Favorites, chosen for their standout innovation and potential to inspire culinary trends.  Products are assessed for their novelty, market uniqueness, appeal to operators, and their innovative solutions to industry challenges, including sustainability and consumer demand for healthier options. Tom Cindric, the show’s president, noted, “These 35 exceptional products, including the 10 FABI Favorites, have truly captured the essence of innovation at the Show, pushing the boundaries of …

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Sustainability / Environment

Hungry Planet Among 65 Global Plant-Based Organizations Nominated for Earthshot Prize

Hungry Planet Foods announces that it has officially been nominated for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize, a global initiative that seeks to discover, celebrate, and scale innovative solutions that address the planet’s biggest environmental challenges by 2030.  The company creates plant-based meat alternatives, such as beef, chicken, pork, and crab, using ingredients like textured wheat protein, soy protein, and other plant ingredients. Hungry Planet states that its products are now served at thousands of food service venues across the US, including fine dining, fast casual, universities, and hospitals, along with various retail outlets and online via PlantX. Through its philanthropic arm, the company has also helped provide over 1 million meals to school children K-12. The Earthshot Prize, established in 2020 by Prince William and The …

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Vegan streetwear brand FUTUREFEAR

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Non-Food

South Korea’s FUTUREFEAR Wins Best Vegan Jacket at PETA Vegan Fashion Awards

The FUTUREPUFFER SIGNATURE, a puffer jacket created by South Korean fashion brand FUTUREFEAR, has been named Best Vegan Jacket at PETA Germany’s Vegan Fashion Awards. The waist-length, super-puffy jacket is made with Mipan Regen recycled nylon. It has a vegan down filling made from 3M’s 100% Recycled Featherless Thinsulate, which is produced using post-consumer recycled plastic. The jacket is available in three colors — forest green, lunar grey, and anthracite. The PETA Vegan Fashion Award judges said they were impressed by the material, quality, and fit of the jacket, along with the “100% VEGAN” logo on its left sleeve. “With its FUTUREPUFFER SIGNATURE jacket, FUTUREFEAR shows in an exemplary way that sustainable and vegan fashion creations are possible at any time,” said PETA Germany co-founder …

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British plant-based meat brand Squeaky Bean launches its first-ever fish alternatives

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Food & Beverage

PETA UK Names Winners of Vegan Food Awards 2023

Animal rights organisation PETA UK has revealed the winners of its Vegan Food Awards for 2023. This year’s awards feature 21 categories, recognising the following products and companies. Best Vegan Milk: Marks & Spencer Chilled British Oat Drink. This new product by M&S is one of the first plant-based milks to be sold in the same bottles as conventional cow’s milk. Best Vegan Chicken: VFC Chick*n Stompers. VFC previously won this award for its original plant-based chicken range in 2021, and has taken the top spot again with a new option for kids. Best Vegan Burger: THIS Isn’t Beef Burgers. Newly reformulated, these burgers contain 30% less saturated fat than beef and have a much lower carbon footprint. Best Vegan Meat: Redefine Meat Beef Flank. …

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International V-Label Awards announce shortlisted finalists

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International V-Label Awards Reveals Shortlisted Finalists for 2023

The International V-Label Awards has unveiled its shortlisted finalists for 2023, with 15 companies or products chosen in each of three categories (Sustainability, Innovation, and Marketing & Branding) by a panel of experts. Sustainability In the Sustainability category, companies are recognized for products that replace traditionally animal-based products, have a low carbon footprint, conserve water, are sustainably sourced, and have a positive social impact. The judges are Catherine Coward, co-founder of The Good Crowd; Enric Urrutia, director of Bueno y Vegano; Réka Szöllősi, freelance food sustainability consultant; and Sonalie Figueiras, founder of Green Queen. The shortlist features cactus leather by DESSERTO, VEGDOG‘s complete vegan dog food, and meatless bacon by Plenty Reasons, among others. Innovation The Innovation category recognizes several forms of innovation, such as …

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Beyond Steak wins innovation award

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Meat- and Fish Alternatives

Beyond Steak Arrives in the UK, Wins Gold Innovation Award at Casual Dining 2023

Beyond Meat‘s plant-based steak alternative, Beyond Steak, has made its UK debut at the annual Casual Dining Show. At the event, the product won gold in the esteemed Casual Dining Innovation Challenge 2023. Judges described the plant-based steak pieces as a “sustainable gamechanger”, praising their high protein content and low levels of saturated fat. It comes after the steak alternative became the first plant-based meat to be certified by the American Heart Association in May, following its US launch in October 2022. Beyond Steak was also named one of the best inventions of 2022 by TIME magazine, with the publication praising it as having the “fibrous texture” of steak while being “definitely healthier”. Additionally, the product received a prestigious FABI Award from the US National …

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A chair upholstered with vegan leather Piñatex

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PETA UK 2023 Vegan Homeware Awards Winners Revealed

PETA UK has announced the winners of its 2023 Vegan Homeware Awards. This annual initiative recognizes brands and designers making cruelty-free products to meet the growing demand for sustainable, compassionate home decor.  Avoiding leather, feathers, wool, and silk, the winners of the seventh edition of the awards propose chairs upholstered with pineapple leather, coconut wax candles, luxurious silk-free sheets, and even a plant milk maker to avoid dairy and artificial ingredients.  BEST STATEMENT PIECE Tamasine Osher — Purton chair in Piñatex Designer Tamasine Osher has created a chair with a steel, brass, or bronze frame with upholstery available in Piñatex or other materials called the Purton. This planet-friendly chair proves that furniture can be sleek and sophisticated without harming animals, says PETA. BEST WOOL-FREE THROW Piglet in Bed —  Blue Café au Lait …

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Cathedral City

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Over 75 Products Registered as Vegan Trademarks Honoured at the UK Free-From Awards

Launched in 2008, the Free From Awards are the only awards in the UK that focus exclusively on ‘free-from’ foods and drinks. Products are blind-tested by a panel of judges made up of chefs, developers, manufacturers, and nutritionists to award the best products in the ‘Free From’ category. Vegan Trademark-winning products won in numerous categories this year, including dairy and cheese alternatives, confectionery, and food. Launched by the Vegan Society in 1990, the Vegan Trademark‘s strict standards ensure that a product contains no animal ingredients and that its ingredients have not been tested on animals. Today, over 65,000 products are registered worldwide, including food, drink, and cosmetics, making it easier for consumers to make informed choices. ASDA scoops 55 awards ASDA, one of the company’s …

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Sweets & Snacks

Plantain Chips Developed by YouTuber Gordon Prox Win PETA Vegan Food Award

El origen, a German snack brand inspired by Latin American ingredients, has received a PETA Vegan Food Award for its organic salted plantain chips. The brand was founded in 2019 by Gordon Prox, the vlogger behind the popular YouTube channel Vegan ist Ungesund (Vegan is Unhealthy). The channel discusses vegan nutrition and showcases the latest plant-based products. “We are super proud that our delicious chips beat the competition!” said Prox. El origen’s award-winning snacks are made with just three ingredients — plantain, sunflower oil, and sea salt. Their taste and sustainable production impressed judges enough to take first place in the Best Vegan Chips category. Creating jobs in Ecuador Gordon Prox was introduced to Latin American culture by his Mexican fiancee, and became inspired to …

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Sweets & Snacks

NOMO Wins Multiple Free From Food Awards for Vegan Easter Chocolates

NOMO, which claims to be the UK’s top vegan and free-from chocolate brand, has received multiple accolades at the Easter Free From Food Awards. The following three products won gold awards: Chocolate Orange Bunny — A brand-new option, described by the judges as, “A lovely plump bunny, visually very appealing. There is a good bite to the chocolate, and the filling has a lovely crunchy texture and orange flavour.”  Kids Egg & Lolly — Recently reimagined, this egg was said to be, “A great looking product that will appeal to children, and the chocolate egg doesn’t disappoint. A great and safe option for so many, with the welcome addition of a choc lolly and fun packaging.” Cookie Dough Egg & Bunny — This popular choice …

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Antagonist Announces Shortlist for Vegan Brand of the Year Design Award

Vegan media platform Antagonist has announced the shortlist for its Vegan Brand of the Year Design Award, which will take place for the first time ever in 2022. The award recognises “brand design efforts that change the perception of vegan products, break new territory and positively influence consumer behavior”. To qualify, companies were required to have demonstrated outstanding brand work in 2022, such as an inspiring new launch or rebrand. Impactful campaigns and packaging updates were also considered. Six companies have made the shortlist: Nucao, Germany — an organic vegan chocolate producer. Naveia, Brazil — an oat milk brand. Cravers, Germany — hazelnut butter with no additives. Surreal, UK — high protein, sugar-free, and vegan breakfast cereals. Dilectio, Australia — premium plant-based cheeses. La Vie, …

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