Bethany Chester

4 days ago | vegconomist.com | Bethany Chester

For the second year running, Big Idea Ventures and Mars Petcare have joined forces to launch the Next Generation Pet Food Program. This year’s program will take place in collaboration with AAK, Bühler, and Givaudan. The initiative aims to accelerate sustainable innovation in the pet food sector by supporting the development of novel ingredients, sustainable fats and proteins, and advanced processing technologies.

4 days ago | vegconomist.com | Bethany Chester

Atelier Dessy, a French brand producing dairy-free desserts, has expanded its range with the launch of a plant-based skyr alternative. Available in two flavours —- raspberry and mango-passionfruit — the skyr is said to be low in fat and high in protein. It is soy-free and made in Renaison, in the Loire department of central France. Skyr is a traditional Icelandic product that has become popular internationally in recent years.

5 days ago | vegconomist.com | Bethany Chester

Symrise, a global supplier of fragrances, flavorings, cosmetic active ingredients, and functional ingredients, is set to unveil various taste solutions for plant-based products at the Bridge2Food Course & Summit Europe 2025. Taking place in The Hague from June 3-5, Bridge2Food aims to bring together the world’s leading alternative protein creators. Symrise will be at booth I6, showcasing products such as heat-stable plant-based meat profiles, oat yogurt, and milk and cheese alternatives.

5 days ago | vegconomist.com | Bethany Chester

Parla has become the first city in Spain and the 40th in the world to endorse the call for a global Plant Based Treaty. The motion was introduced by Más Madrid’s Miguel Fuentes, a portfolio holder for ecological transition, youth, and sustainable mobility. It passed at the Plenary Session of the Parla City Council on May 14, 2025, with 14 votes in favour and 11 against.

5 days ago | vegconomist.com | Bethany Chester

Swedish food tech company cReal Food has announced the opening of a new production facility at the former Findus site in Bjuv, Sweden. cReal has developed an oat-based ingredient that offers food producers an alternative to conventional milk powder. Made using Swedish-grown oats and water, it is processed using a patented, zero-waste method. The result is a nutrient-rich powder solution that is naturally high in protein, fiber, and beta-glucan.