UK retailer Tesco has reported a surge in demand for chilled plant-based food products for the first time in years, signalling a promising return to growth amid a turbulent period for the category.

Sarah Speare, CEO, co-founder and worker-owner of Tootie’s Tempeh, has been elected to the board of the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) and will also serve as Treasurer.

Marico has signed definitive agreements to acquire a 60% stake in Cosmix Wellness Private.

Beyond Meat shareholders have launched legal action accusing the company of failing to disclose “material adverse facts” ahead of a major impairment charge that was revealed in November.

Jeffrey Gendelman, CEO of plant-based meat start-up Daring Foods, has announced he will step down after nearly five years with the company.

Agronomics, the London-listed cellular agriculture investor, has put a further AUD 3 million (£1.5 million) into Australian biotech All G.

Future Ocean Foods, a trade association dedicated to the global alternative seafood industry, has announced it is seeking acquisition.

Om Mushrooms, a US-based functional mushroom company, has secured a $6.5 million line of credit from JPalmer Collective.

Beyond Meat has announced a milestone update: its entry into the beverage category with the launch of Beyond Immerse, a new line of pea protein drinks.