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UniBio

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Fermentation

Advanced Bioreactor Developer Unibio Unveils Refreshed Branding & Renewed Mission

Unibio, a Danish company developing advanced fermentation technology, has launched a refreshed visual identity as it focuses on full-scale commercialisation. The new branding reflects Unibio’s mission to lead a global shift toward affordable, planet-friendly, and efficient protein production, delivering enhanced food security without compromising the planet’s resources. It has been developed in collaboration with Aaron Leaman and his creative studio Brighter Future. Patented bioreactor Unibio is known for its patented Vertical Loop Bioreactor, which is said to be efficient, scalable, and uniquely suited to protein production. Drawing inspiration from natural ecosystems, the bioreactor uses advanced fermentation processes to produce sustainable and scalable alternatives to traditional protein sources. The technology is unaffected by changes in weather or climate and does not require arable land. It is …

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SWAP plant-based chicken fillet

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Umiami Announces Strategic Rebrand to SWAP as It Pursues International Expansion

Umiami, a pioneering French producer of plant-based whole cuts, has announced that it is rebranding to SWAP as it targets international expansion. The new name has been described as a “key strategic move”, since it is easy for international audiences to understand. It is also intended as a call to action, encouraging consumers to swap meat for plant-based alternatives. The rebrand is accompanied by a new brand tagline — “SWAP. For the love of it”. The versatility of the name will allow SWAP to expand beyond plant-based chicken fillets, its current focus, into other types of meat and fish alternatives. The company says the rebrand reflects its ambition to compete with leading traditional meat brands. “SWAP perfectly represents our mission: to provide consumers with the …

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Flora Food Group

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Upfield Rebrands to Flora Food Group as Part of “Large-Scale Transformation”

Major plant-based food company Upfield Group B.V. has announced that it is changing its name to Flora Food Group B.V., in a move described as “a substantial step in the company’s evolution”. Flora Food Group says the new name reflects its mission to provide products that are more affordable and sustainable than their dairy equivalents. The company is working to capitalize on four megatrends — population growth, demand for dairy alternative solutions, animal welfare concerns, and environmental regulations. To address these trends, Flora Food Group aims to provide “delicious, natural, and nutritious” dairy alternatives across four categories — butter and spreads, creams, liquids, and cheese. The new name will come into effect immediately at the Dutch corporate level, and will be phased in across global …

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Cauldron Foods announces new plant-based products and rebrand

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Marketing & Media

Cauldron Foods Announces Colourful Rebrand and New Plant-Based Products

UK meat-free brand Cauldron Foods (not to be confused with Australian fermentation company Cauldron) has announced a full rebrand with updated packaging, as well as a selection of new plant-based products. This includes two new vegetable-based centre-plate options — Spinach & Carrot Veggie Bakes and Pumpkin & Caramelised Onion Veggie Bakes — which will debut at Asda from April 4, followed by Tesco and Waitrose. Additionally, Cauldon is introducing a new Extra Firm Tofu block, launching at Asda from April 8 and then at Sainsbury’s. Updated packaging The colourful new packaging will roll out from March 25, including for classic Cauldron products such as the brand’s authentic tofu and falafel. (According to Cauldron, Circana data indicates that the falafel is the UK’s No. 1 plant-based …

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The Cultivated B Canada, a subsidiary of Germany’s The Cultivated B, has been renamed as n!Biomachines.

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The Cultivated B Canada Rebrands to n!Biomachines, Pioneering Fit-for-Purpose Bioreactors

The German biotech The Cultivated B. announces that its subsidiary The Cultivated B Canada has been rebranded to n!Biomachines to reflect its mission in bioreactor engineering for successful biomanufacturing. (The notation ‘n!’ represents ‘factorial’, hence the name can be read as ‘factorial biomachines.’) n!Biomachines, located in Burlington, Ontario, develops and manufactures fit-for-purpose, affordable, and automated bioreactors, to enable the commercial scalability of cellular agriculture-derived ingredients for for food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and more. The Cultivated B. opened its bioreactor facility in 2022, as part of a strategic partnership with Ontario Genomics, a government-funded non-profit, to develop the economic potential of the cell ag industry.  Hamid Noori, CEO of n!Biomachines and The Cultivated B., comments: “The mathematical term, ‘n!’, or n factorial, acknowledges the core of our mission: scalability and …

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Future Meat Becomes Believer Meats as it Readies for US Market Launch

Future Meat has changed its name to Believer Meats effective immediately, as it prepares for its product launch. Believer states its “groundbreaking process and technology have paved the way to bring cultivated meat one step closer to commercial viability, pending US regulatory approval”.  Last August, the company opened what it claimed to be the world’s first industrial cell-cultured meat facility in Israel. The following December, the founders revealed a $320 million funding round that brought the company’s total value to $600 million, with the funding partly going towards the building of a US facility, which is expected to break ground before 2023.  Cargill exec hire In February of this year, Nicole Johnson-Hoffman, previously of Cargill, was hired as new CEO, “at this pivotal moment as …

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Moving Mountains gives away 1000 free burgers

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Marketing & Media

Moving Mountains Gives Away 1000 Free Burgers to Celebrate “Radical Rebrand”

UK alt-meat brand Moving Mountains has announced a “radical rebrand” with a new logo, packaging, and website. To celebrate the rebrand, the company will today be giving away 1000 free burgers at its food truck, based at Queen’s Walk Southbank in London. The burgers will be available between 11am and 8pm. Additionally, the rebrand will be marked by several marketing and influencer campaigns, along with an update to the signature flag displayed on Moving Mountains dishes at restaurants. This will be rolled out across the company’s 10,000 hospitality partners, which include Bills, Hard Rock Café, and Cote Brasserie. Retail products will also be rebranded, with the company hoping to “shake up its shelf presence” and stand out more in the freezer section with its new …

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Meat- and Fish Alternatives

Loma Linda Launches Fifth TUNO Flavour as Part of UK Rebrand

Atlantic Natural Foods, headquartered in Nashville and recently acquired by Above Food, announces a redesign and new flavour addition for TUNO, the UK’s leading plant-based seafood alternative, produced by subsidiary Loma Linda. As part of the rebrand, Mild Curry is added as a fifth flavour in addition to existing flavours TUNO Mayo, Spring Water, Lemon Pepper and Thai Sweet Chili. The company reports that the brand is the first alt seafood to carry The Vegan Society’s renowned Vegan Trademark.  Kelly Krause, Atlantic Natural Foods Chief Innovation Officer said: “We believe plant-based foods are integral to a sustainable future and should be accessible to all consumers. To achieve this, we strive to produce products that deliver on flavour, value, and convenience – ensuring you don’t have …

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Food & Beverage

Plenish Rebrands With New “Rich, Indulgent” Design On Tenth Birthday

UK-based plant-based beverage brand Plenish has rebranded its image with the goal of taking on the competition with a creative new design. The new look represents a “rich, indulgent lifestyle-focused aesthetic” that was “driven from in-depth research with consumers and evolving category trends,” the brand has stated. Kara Rosen, the founder of Plenish, said that after having founded the company ten years ago this year, “it seems fitting to mark that momentous milestone with the latest expression of the Plenish brand. Nature is our number one supplier and with our new look we wanted to hero those amazing ingredients in all their natural glory.” Founded in 2012 and acquired by soft drinks company Britvic early last year, the brand is not afraid to boast its …

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Former McDonald’s CMO Appointed as CEO Of HERO Protein as it Rebrands in China

After closing an $850K pre-seed funding round, plant-based meat company HERO Protein announces in a press release that Vicky Lee, former CMO of McDonald’s Taiwan, has joined as CEO with the remit of accelerating the company’s growth. Lee is the latest addition to the growing Chinese brand, joining former senior R&D executives from some of the largest plant-based meat brands in the world, as it looks to open its seed fundraising round this month.

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German Pea Protein Producer Amidori to Relaunch as Endori

amidori, the German producer of plant-based meats from pea protein, has become “endori”. The background being that another European company had already applied for a similar-sounding trademark before amidori was founded in 2015, but mainly for meat products – and has now claimed its (older) trademark rights over similar-sounding brand names throughout Europe.

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Just Wholefoods

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Just Wholefoods Gains New Listings Thanks to Holland & Barrett’s Innovation Pitch

Having recently rebranded and introduced new lines, Just Wholefoods made quite an impression on the judges at the recent Midcounties Co-operative ‘Food Glorious Food’ competition. Farmer and rural TV presenter Adam Henson and Celebrity Master Chef winner Phil Vickery were full of praise, not just for the new look but also the taste of the organic fruit jellies, organic falafels and chilli noncarne made with its organic Sunflower Mince. Thanks to its successful pitch, Just Wholefoods has secured a listing in 52 of Midcounties food stores in Gloucestershire.

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