Fermented fungi firm targets taste gap in plant-based, hybrid proteins
Aussie-based Nourish Ingredients focuses on global rollout for plant-based and hybrid protein categories after FEMA GRAS approval.
The firm’s proprietary ingredient Tastilux is made via precision fermentation of fungal strains that contain long-chain omega-6 phospholids – the same fat that gives meats their distinctive flavour and mouthfeel.
Tastilux recently gained FEMA GRAS status – indicating that it is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the US Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA).
Sparkling brain drinks: Ārepa targets fatigue and mental performance
New Zealand-based Ārepa has launched sparkling beverages designed to tackle fatigue and support mental performance
The firm sees opportunities to support brain health amid the crowded functional food space focused on gut health and energy.
A lot of functional foods are focusing on gut health or energy whereas our focus remains solely on brain health and function. That’s our purpose, to make brains work better through nutrition,” said Ārepa co-founder Angus Brown.
Brown Brothers eyes APAC growth with zero-alcohol flavour strategy
Australian winery Brown Brothers partners with Gong Cha bubble tea chain – a new key strategy to expand across APAC
The heritage winery has focused on fruitier wine styles and no-and low-alcohol beverages to broaden its consumer appeal.
Flavour-forward wines have definitely been budding. This is a trend we’re seeing globally, so we’ve been really focused on identifying key flavours that attract and interest people in an unintimidating way,” said head of innovation at Brown Brothers, Emma Brown.
Why Lactalis bought Fonterra’s Mainland Group
Once it emerged as a contender for Fonterra’s Mainland Group, Lactalis pursued a deal relentlessly.
The French multi-national – which is the world’s biggest dairy company by revenue – stood a step ahead of other potential bidders by seeking the backing of Australia’s competition regulator early on.
The big UPF myth: Why consumers say one thing and eat another
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