AgriSea’s NanoSea Nanocellulose Turns Paeroa Into a Blue-Bioeconomy Testbed
The global nanocellulose market is swelling fast, tipped to hit between US $1.5 billion and US $3.4 billion by 2032, depending on who’s counting. Now, New Zealand’s AgriSea wants a slice of that action. Its new NanoSea plant in Paeroa has just completed first trials, marking what’s believed to be the world’s first commercial-scale seaweed nanocellulose biorefinery.
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IMPOSSIBLE Foods Burgers Go ProSport
Impossible Foods has just become the first plant-based meat brand to earn NSF Certified for Sport status, a coveted credential previously reserved for protein powders, electrolyte drinks, and performance snacks. This isn’t just a badge; it’s a doorway into gyms, training centres, and stadium concession menus worldwide.
1 day ago1 min read
Is The EU “Veggie-Burger” Vote an Opportunity?
The EU "veggie burger" vote to restrict meat-style terms like “burger,” “sausage,” and “steak” on plant-based products shows a marked political bias in favour of livestock interests. But it’s not a done deal though as the measure still must survive trilogues, Council approval, and legal vetting.
2 days ago1 min read
The Mighty Aronia Super Berry Arrives at Supply Side West
Move over blueberries, there’s a new dark horse in the antioxidant race. Poland’s Greenvit has unleashed ARONVIT, a clinically backed aronia super berry extract making its US debut at Supply Side West in Las Vegas 27th -30th October. Dubbed “Polish black gold,” this potent superberry extract brings science, heritage, and serious antioxidant power to America’s nutraceutical scene.
2 days ago1 min read
Anuga 2025 Writes Food History and Where 145,000 Minds Met the Future of Eating
Anuga 2025 didn’t just fill the halls of Cologne this year, it rewrote the playbook for how food, politics, and innovation intersect. With over 145,000 visitors from 190 countries and 8,000+ exhibitors spanning every major food system on Earth, this year’s show became the de facto UN of flavour, science, and commerce. The numbers alone tell a story: a 3.6% rise in attendance, a 94% share of foreign exhibitors, and a pulse confirming food is still the most powerful common lan
2 days ago1 min read
Japan’s Cultivated Wagyu Race Heats Up - Organoid Farm vs. Osaka’s Bioprinted Beef
Japan’s obsession with perfect Wagyu is moving from pasture to petri dish. Organoid Farm, the Tokyo biotech now scaling Wagyu muscle cells to 200-litre bioreactors, has started supplying cultivated Wagyu beef cells to labs and foodtech partners across Japan. Their claim? A protein profile that sizzles, smells, and even flexes like the real thing.
3 days ago1 min read
Wai Mānuka Sparkles with Purpose - New Zealand’s Honey Drink Goes Global
Wai Mānuka is redefining what a functional soda looks and tastes like. This sleek 250 ml can carries more than fizz; it’s a celebration of the famed mānuka honey, Maori design, and cultural pride, blending New Zealand's signature sweetness with a sophisticated sparkling edge.
4 days ago1 min read
UK’s Plant-Based Pulse Is Back -From Chickpea Tofu to Cauli Gnocchi
September in the UK wasn’t just another month of “vegan bits and bobs”, it was a full-on showcase of how plant-based food is growing up. Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Morrisons all rolled out fresh meat-free, dairy-free and hybrid health SKUs shouting accessibility and everyday appeal. From BOSH!’s eight-strong range of chilled meals and pizzas to Kyle Parchment’s Kulcher frozen ready-meals, the plant-based aisle suddenly looks like it belongs in every British kitchen.
4 days ago1 min read
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