This is targeting the growing demand for convenient, high-protein meat alternatives with the launch of two ready-to-eat deli slice products.

Elyas Coutts, CEO at Connect Vending, examines the gap between trial and repeat purchase – and why the conditions that drive a strong launch are often different from the ones that build lasting consumer habits.

The European plant-based food and drink sector has reached a value of €16.3bn, yet still accounts for just a small fraction of total food sales.

Beyond Meat – now rebranding itself as Beyond The Plant Protein Company – has published its full year 2025 financial results, reporting its lowest revenues since going public in 2019.

Banza has entered the traditional pasta category with the launch of its new Wheat Protein Pasta, combining semolina wheat with chickpeas.

Ingredion's Sue Bancroft considers how brands are keeping up with the growth in clean label and plant-based snacking behaviours as consumers search for treats with specific health benefits.

Schouten Europe has launched a new plant-based fillet featuring a proprietary fibre structure.

French plant-based cheese producer Jay&Joy has raised €2 million in funding to support its growth in the UK and Europe.

Italian food-tech start-up Foreverland has raised €6 million in funding to support the international expansion of its cocoa-free chocolate alternative.