Flora Food Group has agreed to sell its Latin American operations to Alicorp, a major player in food and beverages across South America.

Gavan Technologies has appointed former ChickP chief executive Liat Lachish Levy to lead its next phase of commercial expansion.

A new UK start-up, Messyface, is launching its range of better-for-you spreads this month, aiming to bring a modern uplift to the nation’s jams and preserves aisles.

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

Miyoko Schinner, the founder of US plant-based cheese brand Miyoko’s Creamery, has launched a crowdfunding campaign seeking support to help her buy back ownership of the business.

UnButter, a Canadian vegan butter brand, aims to provide a disruptive new innovation for the plant-based category with the launch of its shea-based, allergen-free product.

Väcka, a Spanish plant-based brand known for its range of fermented vegetable cheese alternatives, is rebranding alongside an expansion of its range to include functional nutrition products.

An independent consumer acceptance study commissioned by NoPalm Ingredients has found that yeast oil is significantly more liked than palm oil as an ingredient in Germany and France.

UK hot chocolate, syrups and spreads brand Sweet Freedom has launched Choc Pot Hazelnot, a plant-based and nut-free alternative to popular chocolate hazelnut spread products.