Extravaganza culinaria collaborativa: Impossible Foods collabora con Joey Chestnut, Billie Eilish e introduce la cannella

In the ever-evolving world of food, plant-based and cultivated options continue to make headlines. Here's a look at some of the latest developments:

Sodexo's The Good Eating Company has partnered with carbon accounting firm My Emissions to report its full-scope emissions, marking a significant step towards transparency in the food service industry.

Meanwhile, Protein Industries Canada announced that Robert Hunter is no longer CEO, and the government's innovation cluster has launched an expedited search for a new chief.

Across the Atlantic, Spanish plant protein startup Vanetta Food has secured fresh funding from BeFuture Invest, indicating a growing interest in plant-based protein solutions.

German startup Myriameat is working with two industrial partners to create a hybrid sausage combining conventional and cultivated meat. This innovative approach could pave the way for a more sustainable meat industry.

In the UK, Co-op Live in Manchester slashed its food-related emissions by 47% and saved 3.5 million litres of water after going fully vegan for four nights of Billie Eilish's concert. This move highlights the potential environmental benefits of plant-based diets on a large scale.

French vegan cheesemaker Jay&Joy has launched Albert, its dairy-free Camembert alternative, in the UK. The company's expansion signifies the growing demand for vegan cheese options.

At UK tempeh maker Better Nature, Elin Roberts is now the sole CEO, Christopher Kong is transitioning to board member and advisor, Ando Ahnan-Winarno is the COO, and Fabio Rinaldo is the head of supply chain and product development. These changes reflect the company's ongoing growth and development.

Nestle has withdrawn the vegan KitKat from the UK and Ireland, making it officially discontinued in these markets. The move has left chocolate lovers craving for a vegan alternative.

Mission Barns has revealed the menu for its first two dinners at Fiorella Sunset, featuring cultivated pork meatballs and cultivated bacon. This is a significant step in the development and commercialisation of cultivated meat.

Plant-based frozen meal company Blackbird Foods has rolled out its newest product, the Blackbirdie Pizza Minis, exclusively at Whole Foods Market stores. The company's expansion into the frozen food market is a testament to the growing demand for convenient plant-based meals.

US plant-based meat giant Impossible Foods has partnered with competitive eater Joey Chestnut for a 99 in 9 challenge. The partnership aims to showcase the versatility and performance of plant-based meat in high-performance situations.

The International Organization for Standardization has published a global standard for plant-based food and ingredient labelling. This standard aims to provide clarity and consistency in the labelling of plant-based foods worldwide.

In Israel, Israeli cultivated meat firm Aleph Farms has signed onto Peta's Eat Without Experiments programme. The move signifies a commitment to ethical and sustainable food production.

Californian vegan restaurant chain Burger Patch has closed its last remaining location in Midtown Sacramento after eight years of operations. The closure marks the end of an era for the popular vegan restaurant.

Alpro has introduced a new cinnamon-roll-flavoured barista milk made from a soy and oat base. The new product caters to the growing demand for plant-based milk options in the coffee industry.

Researchers from Technion - Israel Institute of Technology have developed technologies to process chickpea protein into edible microcarriers and fibrous scaffolds for minced and thick-cut cultivated meat. This breakthrough could lead to more sustainable and affordable cultivated meat production.

Brazilian meat giant JBS has acquired The Vegetarian Butcher from Unilever and combined it with Vivera to form a new entity, called The Vegetarian Butcher Collective. The merger aims to strengthen the company's position in the plant-based meat market.

Indian plant-based meat startup Vezlay Foods has won the Plant-Based Food of the Year 2025 award at the Star International MSME Forum. The recognition highlights the growing importance of plant-based food solutions in India and beyond.

Bespoke Kitchen Foods, a supplier of vegan and vegetarian food for the UK foodservice industry, has secured an investment from LDC. The investment will support the company's growth and expansion in the UK foodservice market.

In Germany, the company MyriaMeat, founded in 2025 with support from the European Regional Development Fund and the state of Lower Saxony, created a hybrid salami combining conventional and cultivated meat without any plant-based additives. This innovative approach could revolutionise the sausage industry.

Extravaganza culinaria collaborativa: Impossible Foods collabora con Joey Chestnut, Billie Eilish e introduce la cannella