Australian biotech innovator All G has launched a joint venture with France-based bioactives company Armor Protéines, alongside the close of a $6.6m convertible note round.

The European Parliament has postponed further negotiations regarding the proposed ban on meat-like words, such as ‘burger’ and ‘steak,’ for labelling plant-based products.

Swedish biotech start-up Melt&Marble has raised €7.3 million in Series A funding, to scale production of its precision-fermented ‘designer fat’ ingredients.

Hero UK&I has announced the integration of Deliciously Ella into its portfolio, effective 1 January 2026, following the acquisition of the rapidly growing plant-based brand in September 2024.

Beyond Meat been ordered to pay fellow alt-meat company Vegadelphia Foods $38.9 million in damages, after a federal court jury found it liable for trademark infringement.

Candian plant-based snack company Trubar has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Turkish CPG company ETİ Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret, for approximately CAD 201 million (approx. $142 million).

Danish biotech Chromologics has raised €7 million in a funding round led by Novo Holdings, EIFO, Döhler Ventures, Collateral Good Ventures and Synergetic.

Tindle Foods has announced it will divest its US operations amid a move to focus exclusively on private label products for the European market.

Prosperity Organic Foods, the private company behind vegan butter brand Melt Organic, has announced its acquisition of dairy alternatives brand Miyoko’s Creamery.