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The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has given Carlsberg Group the green light to proceed with its £3.3bn (approx. $4.2bn) acquisition of Britvic plc. A spokesperson for #Carlsberg told FoodBev that this process was a “standard step” and “always fully expected”. The anticipated #acquisition is now expected to complete in early 2025.

⬇️🍸 As no- and low-alcohol drinks become a staple in modern lifestyles, the category is evolving beyond simple substitutes to offer a spectrum of complex, high-quality options. From #functional beverages to innovative no-alcohol cocktails, the sector is redefining inclusivity and #wellness for today’s consumer. Heidi Annalia Dillon, CEO of Distill Ventures, explores: https://lnkd.in/eW3av2nM #lowalcohol #noalcohol #nonalcoholic #dryjanuary

🌱 UK #meatalternatives company, THIS™, is introducing two new #plantbased chicken products for #Veganuary: This Isn’t Chicken Kyiv, and This Isn’t Chicken Wings. This Isn’t Chicken Kyiv is launching in Sainsbury’s chilled meat alternative aisles from 1 January 2025. In the frozen aisle, This Isn’t Chicken Wings will hit Asda stores from 6 January and Morrisons from 13 January. The launch of the wings into retail follows a Veganuary collaboration with BrewDog early this year.

✨ Start-up of the month: Amulet We speak to Abigail Barnes, Founder and CEO of Amulet, a company that has created a fast and portable food #allergen and ingredient sensor, designed to empower consumers to test their food while on the go. Link to interview in the comments. ⤵️

Yesterday I visited the THIS™ HQ in London for a chat with CEO Mark Cuddigan and delightfully fluffy team member Dandelion 🐶 I also had a chance to try some of the brand's skin-on wings, launching in retail for Veganuary 2025.. these are the real deal, I'll be smothering them in hot sauce and enjoying many a plate in the New Year 🤤 You can find out more about the launch here: https://bit.ly/3VJJaIC Huge thanks to Mark, Jonny Stanton and the team for a lovely afternoon! Be sure to keep an eye out on The Plant Base for the interview with Mark as part of 2025's special content series in celebration of Veganuary. More to come soon... Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to get back to my 'Goldendoodle dogs for adoption near me' search #plantbased #altmeat #meatalternatives

🆕 KBF Enterprises-owned sports #nutrition brand Warrior has released its new Creatine #protein bars in the UK. Warrior's Creatine protein bars were designed to meet the demand for creatine, a supplement that enhances strength, muscle mass and brain health. Each bar contains 20g of protein and 3g of creatine to boost performance.

🍺 BrauBeviale 2024, organised by YONTEX GmbH & Co. KG, attracted more than 850 exhibitors and 30,000+ visitors eager to experience the latest in beverage #innovation. From #ingredients, #technology and #packaging to marketing, services and POS, #BrauBeviale showcased a wide array of solutions designed for the #beverage industry. FoodBev Media's Jesus Luna-Lopez explores how the latest innovations are evolving with the sector. A special thanks to O-I, Ardagh Group, BERICAP, Sidel, Ferrum, Blupura, Frigoglass and many more, who welcomed us to discuss their technologies and solutions. ➡️ Read the full event review here: https://lnkd.in/eN388rJP

Looking to achieve your #sustainability goals in food production? Check out Thermo Fisher Scientific's selection of resources to support sustainable food products and navigate food-side stream challenges with confidence. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e6j6mCXN #foodextrusion #proteininnovation #TFSCAD

🌱 Yeastup, a Swiss yeast-based ingredients company, has raised CHF 8.9m (approx. $9.9m) in funding to support a new large-scale production site. Its yeast-based #vegan protein, Yeastin, has a protein digestibility-corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS) of 1, comparable to egg protein.

🍔 Indian biotech company Biokraft Foods has hosted the country's first official tasting event for cultivated chicken meat in Mumbai. The event featured cultivated chicken meat produced using 3D bioprinting technology to replicate the taste and texture of conventional meat.