Swiss food ingredient start-up Yeastup has officially opened its first industrial-scale production facility, marking a significant milestone in the commercialisation of brewer’s yeast-derived proteins and fibres.

In our final 'Start-up spotlight' feature for 2025, we speak to Sly Foods: a producer of freeze-dried plant-based meals designed to fuel adventurous, outdoors-loving consumers in the most demanding of conditions.

GNT has opened a new application laboratory in Dubai, developed to support manufacturers using its plant-based Exberry colours in the Middle East, North Africa and Indian subcontinent.

Free-from snack brand Crave is set to expand its frozen bakery range with the launch of Choccy Dodoughs in Morrisons stores from 4 January 2026.

US-based vertical farming company AeroFarms has revealed it will be ceasing operations and closing its site in Virginia, resulting in a termination of the company’s 173-strong workforce.

The Jensen Meat Company has announced the integration of Before The Butcher into its Jensen Plant-Based Brands division.

Richmond, a brand under Pilgrim’s Europe, has launched its new Veggie Tasty line, a vegetable-based sub-range of sausages aimed at enhancing its meat-free portfolio.

A year of incredible innovation and industry events concluded in the historic and picturesque city of Paris, France, at Food Ingredients Europe 2025. We dig into some of the top plant-based innovations highlighted by exhibitors at this year’s buzzing event.

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.