Functional
Daring Foods launches high-protein frozen skillet meals in US
US meat alternatives brand Daring Foods has launched six new frozen skillet meals, debuting at Sprouts stores nationwide this month with additional retailers to follow later in the year.
Ingredion secures EU novel food approval for Benicaros carrot fibre ingredient solution
The European Commission has authorised the use of Ingredion’s Benicaros SF Pure P, a plant-based, soluble carrot fibre ingredient, for commercialisation throughout the region.
Green leaves, global scale: The research case for leaf protein biorefineries
A new peer-reviewed study models leaf protein concentrate biorefineries as viable global food infrastructure. Ross Milne, CEO of Leaft Foods, and Juan García Martínez, research manager at Alliance to Feed the Earth in Disasters, examine the findings.
Plant-based dairy: Functionality and flexitarians drive innovation in 2026
As the alt-dairy industry works to bolster its resilience in the face of challenges such as labelling legislation and sensory hurdles, The Plant Base takes a deep dive into the current state of the market.
Danone’s £864m Huel acquisition cleared by UK regulator
The UK Competitions and Markets Authority has today (20 August 2026) cleared Danone’s £864 million acquisition of plant-based nutrition brand Huel.
NNB and Axiom Foods launch plant protein partnership to address whey shortage
US-based nutrition company NNB has partnered with protein manufacturer Axiom Foods to launch a new plant protein ingredients line, PeptiClear.
Start-up spotlight: Q&A with Riff Snacks
This time, we speak to Riff Snacks: a start-up born out of UK agri-food specialist university Harper Adams, centred around low-waste plant-based snacks made with surplus and 'wonky' ingredients.
Dyadic expands non-animal dairy pipeline through new commercial agreement
US biotech company Dyadic Applied BioSolutions has announced the expansion of its commercial non-animal dairy pipeline through a new development and commercial license agreement with a European company for additional precision-fermented dairy proteins.
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