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Bond Pet Foods Gets US FDA Nod for Yeast-Brewed Lamb Protein Created with Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Five years after they first joined forces, Bond Pet Foods and Hill’s Pet Nutrition can now bring their precision-fermented protein to the US market.
Future Food Quick Bites: Karen Carney Goes Beyond, Carbon Butter & Plant-Based Parliament
Beyond Meat has brought on former England footballer Karen Carney as its brand ambassador. The pundit and Strictly Come Dancing winner has been vegan for several years, and has linked up with the plant-based meat company in time for BBQ season and National Hamburger Day (August 27).
EC Safety Gate: Industry “structural failure” reveals opportunity for compliant brands
The European Commission has found that last year, cosmetics were the most frequently reported dangerous products in the EU. The annual Safety Gate Report has also revealed that a record number of dangerous cosmetics were withdrawn from the market in 2025.
Cultimate Foods GmbH Files for Bankruptcy
The Berlin-based startup Cultimate Foods GmbH, a specialist in cell-cultured fat, has filed for bankruptcy with the Charlottenburg Local Court. By order dated April 30, 2026, a provisional bankruptcy administrator was appointed to assess the company’s financial situation and prospects for continued operations. It remains to be seen whether a restructuring is possible.
Armani allegedly exploring equal split of 15% stake between LVMH, L’Oréal and EssilorLuxottica
Italian luxury fashion and beauty house Giorgio Armani is reportedly considering selling a 15% share, divided equally between industry giants LVMH, L’Óreal, and EssilorLuxottica. The rumored sale follows the death of founder Giorgio Armani in September 2025, who identified the aforementioned companies as preferred shareholders in his will.
Medicos equips SVR with advanced dropper system for serum range
Medicos has supplied SVR with a dropper system for the skin care company’s Ampoule range. The packaging solution features a glass pipette, polypropylene (PP) cap, a lined closure thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) bulb, and a transport PP cap, combined with a 30 mL molded glass bottle.
Beyond Meat Appoints New Chief Accounting Officer With Equity Package
Beyond Meat has appointed Tony Kalajian as Chief Accounting Officer, accompanying the hire with an equity grant package approved by the company’s Human Capital Management and Compensation Committee on May 10, 2026.
Natura shutters US operations and subscription to bolster Latin America focus
Natura is shutting down its US operations and closing its subscription program. The move is part of the company’s strategic restructuring to focus on growth and sustainability in Latin American markets.
Italian Poultry Giant Amadori Acquires Plant-Based Brand Unconventional from Granarolo
Italian food group Amadori has acquired Unconventional Srl, the plant-based foods subsidiary of dairy cooperative Granarolo, in a deal completed on May 8. The financial terms have not been disclosed.