NEW TECH FOODS

US start-up Friends & Family Pet Food Company has received regulatory approval to sell its cultivated chicken-based pet food in Singapore, a first for Asia.

Beyond Meat has launched its new Beyond Steak Filet, made from mycelium, faba protein and avocado oil, through a number of foodservice partnerships in the US.

Researchers at the University of Arkansas' Departments of Food Science and Biological and Agricultural Engineering have developed a more robust and reliable 3D-printable bio-ink using sorghum proteins, unlocking new potential for innovation in both food and pharmaceutical applications.

Edible Garden has announced the launch of Edible Garden-Prairie Hills, a new 6.2-acre facility in Webster City, Iowa.

Cultivated meat producer Believer Meats has received a green light from the US FDA, confirming the safety of its cell-based chicken and paving the way for future market entry in the US.

In a landmark move for the cultivated meat industry, US start-up Mission Barns has become the first company globally to receive full regulatory approval to produce and sell cultivated pork and fat for both retail and foodservice markets.

PepsiCo and Cargill have announced a strategic partnership to implement regenerative agriculture practices across 240,000 acres in Iowa between 2025 and 2030.

The Equipment, Automation and Technology Show for Food & Beverage (EATS) will take place at the McCormick Place in Chicago, US, from 28-30 October 2025.