The Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland has ruled that names of animal species, such as ‘chicken’ and ‘pork,’ cannot be used to label plant-based alternative products in the country.

The next wave of plant-based innovation is in full swing, featuring cleaner labels and functional ingredients. Here's a round-up of some of our favourite product launches from April 2025...

UK tofu brand The Tofoo Co has launched two new products, Thai Burger and Southern Fried Pieces, for the summer season.

Smart Organic, a European producer and distributor of organic plant-based food products, has acquired UK vegan chocolate brand LoveRaw out of administration.

Austrian food-tech start-up Revo Foods has launched The Prime Cut, described as a ‘new kind of functional food designed for performance and longevity’.

Plant-based cheese start-up Quevana has opened what is said to be one of Europe’s largest cashew cheese production facilities in Segovia, Spain.

Mars Wrigley has launched a new dairy-free addition to its Galaxy chocolate range in the UK, Galaxy Dairy Free Honeycomb.

New brand Oh So Wholesome has announced its first major retail listing with Tesco, set to launch on April 28 2025.

Oppo Brothers has launched a new range of low-calorie, vegan ice cream sticks under the name Oppo Refreshed.