Estonian food-tech start-up Äio has announced the successful completion of its first full-scale production run of its sustainable yeast-based oil, reaching a volume of 1 tonne.

UK-based nut butter brand, Pip & Nut, is expanding its product portfolio with the launch of its first-ever Protein Bars, set to hit the market in mid-September.

Meala FoodTech has launched Groundbaker, a single-ingredient pea protein solution designed to replicate the multifunctional performance of eggs in bakery applications.

Japanese food group Calbee has acquired a majority stake of 58% in Hodo, a US-based producer of tofu and other plant-based foods.

UK plant-based brand This has expanded its portfolio with the launch of three new products: This Isn’t Beef Pastrami, Super Veg Protein Bites and Super Superfood Breaded Pieces.

Protein Industries Canada, Maia Farms and Phytokana Ingredients are collaborating on a CAD 32.5 million (approx. $23.5 million) project to turn Canadian-grown fava beans into nutritious, sustainable ingredients for plant-based foods.

ClonBio Foods' Declan Rooney outlines barley's potential as an ingredient poised to meet growing demand for healthy protein and fibre in baked goods and snacks.

Enifer has obtained self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status in the US for its mycoprotein ingredient Pekilo.

Perfat Technologies, a Finnish deep-tech startup, has secured €2.5 million in Series A financing to advance its innovative fat alternatives.