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.

Plant-based snack brand Well&Truly has launched two new oat milk-based chocolate products in Sainsbury’s stores across the UK, ahead of Easter.

Danone has entered into an agreement to acquire UK plant-based functional nutrition brand Huel in a deal reportedly worth around €1 billion.

This month, our 'start-up spotlight' is on Happy Plant Protein. The Finnish food-tech company's patented technology produces tailor-made plant protein ingredients for use across a wide range of food and beverage applications.

Nectar has unveiled its Taste of the Industry 2026 report, built on what is claimed to be the most comprehensive public sensory analysis of dairy alternatives to date.

A study from researchers in the US is exploring the potential of rice proteins in the development of hypoallergenic and sustainable cheese alternatives.