Future Food Quick Bites: Alpro Kids, 3D-Printed Shawarma & Vegan Meat Labels

In this week's Future Food Quick Bites, there are several new product launches and company updates in sustainable food innovation. Danone has partnered with Appetite Creative to promote its Alpro Kids range with an immersive connected packaging experience reminiscent of a video game. Swedish pea milk producer Sproud has gained a listing at Sainsbury’s stores in the UK, and Israeli company Redefine Meat has introduced a new 3D-printed spicy shawarma product.

On the financial front, Mighty Drinks has been rescued from administration by The Mighty Kitchen, while Dutch firm Muchgroup has received funding to scale up production of its shiitake-mushroom-based meat alternatives. Indian startup Genexis Biotech has raised funding for expansion, and a new accelerator program has been launched to help plant-based brands scale up. Lastly, South Africa has updated its labelling rules for plant-based meat products, with specific guidelines to differentiate them from animal-based products.

Overall, the article highlights various advancements in sustainable food innovation, from new product launches to financial updates and policy changes aimed at promoting plant-based options in the food industry.