Amid changing consumer preferences and continuously evolving food trends, how can brands develop genuinely exciting plant-based products that have staying power on shelves, during Veganuary and year-round? We explore.

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.

The partnership marks Impossible's expansion into new protein-boosted products that are complementary to its meat alternatives, including grain-based breads and pasta.

US-based alternative seafood start-up Aqua Cultured Foods has announced it is ceasing operations following five years in business.

British snack brand Popcorn Kitchen has expanded its portfolio with a new savoury line, Crunch Corn, available now in three flavours.

M2 Ingredients, a vertically integrated functional mushroom grower based in California, US, is set to open its brand-new M2 Center of Innovation next month – an advanced R&D lab designed to accelerate functional mushroom product development.

Plant-based meat alternatives brand La Vie has introduced what it claims is a category-first innovation in the UK: Vegan Salami Sticks, rolling out this month for Veganuary.

Beyond Meat has appointed Tony Kalajian to the role of chief accounting officer and principal accounting officer, effective from 12 January 2026.

Wagamama has launched two bold new dishes for Veganuary – Udonara and Tacomama – inspired by insight showing rising demand for global flavours.