The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a non-profit organisation that promotes plant-based approaches to healthcare and nutrition, has filed a lawsuit against the US federal government over its 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

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.

Plant-based nutrition brand Huel has expanded its portfolio in the US with the addition of a new Mixed Berry flavour to its Black Edition Ready-to-Drink (RTD) line-up.

Simona Mrakic-Sposta, of the Italian National Research Council, discusses how insights from her recent study on beetroot-derived nitrate supplements could pave the way for more evidence-based formulation of plant-based sports nutrition products.

Gummy manufacturer TopGum has unveiled a new collection of plant-based gummies that address key needs within the growing longevity category.

A group of industry organisations has issued guidance for ingredient suppliers based on new research into managing bacterial spore growth in dairy alternative beverages.

UK plant-based gut health brand Biomel has expanded its portfolio with a new line of Love Your Gut protein drinks.

Gut health science company Zoe has expanded into the snacking category with the launch of The Gut Health Bar.

In this instalment of 'Start-up spotlight' – which celebrates smaller, earlier-stage companies and their innovations – we speak to Evie Kemp, founder, physician and research director of Haskapa: a UK-based, science-led nutrition company built around the haskap berry.