Future Food Quick Bites: Oshi Salmon, Apricot Kernel Chocolate & Vegan Eggs

Future Food Quick Bites this week highlights various innovative sustainable food products and launches. Some notable mentions include Oshi's whole-cut salmon at Next Level Burger, Better Balance Foods' partnership with Papa Johns for vegan protein products, and Califia Farms' expansion of their barista oat milk range. Additionally, Juice Plus has introduced a Superfood Powder with 30 different fruits and vegetables, while Chocolat Stella and Kern Tec have collaborated to create a vegan chocolate bar using upcycled apricot kernel milk.

In terms of company and finance updates, AlgoCell secured $2.8M in funding for their AI-powered platform, while Marlow Foods received an £18M injection to pay down debt. Other developments include the recognition of Kynda as Startup of the Week, the success of Finnish oat milk cheese maker Mö, and Lallemand Bio-Ingredients' acquisition of Solyve. PETA also released a list of top vegan seafood brands for 2025, including Oshi and Finneato Fysh Foods, while Xanterra Travel Collection committed to making 50% of their menu items plant-based by 2026.

Moreover, El Masnou endorsed the Plant Based Treaty, NielsenIQ's research highlighted a growing interest in plant-based proteins in India, and Alberta Innovates pledged $500,000 to support the Cellular Agriculture Prairie Ecosystem project. The article showcases the latest advancements and trends in sustainable food innovation, emphasizing the growing popularity and innovation within the plant-based and alternative food industry.