Swiss food-tech start-up Planted Foods has announced the launch of two new meat alternative innovations, made using its proprietary fermentation platform.

UK veg-forward food brand Gosh! has expanded its Super Plants range with the launch of two new Super Burgers: Thai-inspired Broccoli and Red Pepper with Ginger and Lemongrass, and Middle Eastern-inspired Three Bean with Lemon & Garlic.

UK free-from bakery brand Lazy Day has added two new offerings to its portfolio this autumn, Cornflake & Honeycomb Tiffin and Chocolate & Vanilla Cake Bars.

German biotech company MicroHarvest has announced changes to its leadership team as the company prepares for its next phase of growth.

UK plant-based food brand Bosh! has launched a new range of grain bowls into Tesco stores nationwide, designed to provide convenient and flavourful meals packed with healthy plant ingredients.

A new report from the EIT Food Consumer Observatory, published today (28 September 2026), highlights how European consumers are becoming more confident in their food choices despite scepticism about the information available to them.

Annick Verween, head of Biotope by VIB, explores how precision fermentation, alternative protein and gene editing can build a more resilient food system, and why AI-assisted biological design is making once-unviable solutions realistic today.

UK dairy-free cheese brand Honestly Tasty has added a new Alpine Smoked product to its core range, available now ahead of the festive season.

In this instalment of 'Start-up spotlight' – which celebrates small and early-stage businesses and their innovations – we speak to Ineke Nugteren, founder and CEO of plant-based healthy snacking brand Nourish.