Private label products are driving plant-based retail sales growth across several European countries, GFI reports
The Good Food Institute Europe has analysed Circana retail sales data for six European countries, finding that rising plant-based sales volumes are being largely driven by private label product growth.
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Plukon Food Group acquires plant-based food manufacturer Vega Insiders
Plukon Food Group has acquired fellow Dutch food group Vega Insiders, a producer of plant-based protein products based in Udenhout, the Netherlands.
Valio confirms closure of plant protein factory in Kauhava, Finland, and relocation of operations to Joensuu
Valio has confirmed it will close the Kauhava factory it acquired from Raisio in March 2025 by the end of this year, with operations to relocate to its Joensuu site.
Thai animal-free dairy start-up Muu celebrates funding milestone
Muu, an animal-free dairy start-up based in Bangkok, Thailand, has secured strategic investment from A2D Ventures, Leave a Nest Japan and several other firms.
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Burcon celebrates first commercial production run of pea protein at facility in Illinois, US
Plant protein specialist Burcon has announced the first successful commercial production of its Peazazz C pea protein ingredient at its Galesburg facility in Illinois, US.
Efishient Protein unveils plant-based grouper fillet prototype
Alt-seafood start-up Efishient Protein has successfully developed its first plant-based prototype of a grouper fish fillet.
Valio confirms closure of plant protein factory in Kauhava, Finland, and relocation of operations to Joensuu
Valio has confirmed it will close the Kauhava factory it acquired from Raisio in March 2025 by the end of this year, with operations to relocate to its Joensuu site.
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