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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.
Veganz partners with Jindilli Beverages to expand Mililk technology across North America, Australia and New Zealand
Veganz has signed a long-term agreement with Jindilli Beverages for the production, export and distribution of its products based on its Mililk technology.
High Time Foods secures $1.2m in seed funding to accelerate ambient plant-based protein solutions
India-based start-up High Time Foods has secured $1.2m in seed funding to accelerate the roll-out of its non-refrigerated plant-based protein solutions.
Tesco likely to miss 300% sales growth target for meat alternatives as consumers seek plant-based whole foods
Tesco has confirmed it is ‘highly unlikely’ to meet its previously announced target of achieving a 300% sales increase within its plant-based meat alternative ranges by December 2025.
Beyond Meat secures $100m financing despite challenging Q1 results
Plant-based meat producer Beyond Meat has secured a $100 million financing facility from Unprocessed Foods, an affiliate of the Ahimsa Foundation.
Meati Foods to be sold for $4m amid financial challenges
US-based Meati Foods, a player in the alternative protein sector known for its mycelium-based meat products, is preparing for a distress sale valued at just $4 million.
Bolder Foods exits the plant-based market due to funding challenges
In a recent LinkedIn post, Bolder Foods' co-founder and CEO Ilana Taub announced that the company has officially ceased operations.
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