Daiya Foods has partnered with MicroSalt, a manufacturer of sodium-reduced natural salt, to improve the health credentials of its cheese and pizza portfolio.

As natural ingredients and health benefits move higher among consumers’ purchasing priorities, the plant-based functional beverages market is poised to reap the benefits of shoppers’ evolving preferences.

Kääpä Biotech, a Finnish start-up specialising in functional mushroom ingredients, has successfully secured a €9 million strategic investment.

The Singapore Food Agency, under the second phase of its Singapore Food Story R&D programme, has awarded SGD 42 million (approx. $32.3 million) to 11 alt-protein and food-tech projects.

British functional drinks brand The Turmeric Co has launched what it claims is a first-of-its-kind innovation: a raw turmeric shot containing VeCollal, a plant-based collagen alternative ingredient.

Seven Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have signed a declaration calling on UN member states to transition their societies toward more plant-rich diets.

A new report from investor network FAIRR calls on food companies to diversify their protein sources away from animal proteins in order to effectively meet consumer demand.

Gut-friendly food brand Bio&Me has launched Daily Boost Fibre + Protein bars, specially developed to appeal to female consumers.

Protein continues to dominate the active nutrition space, but will the craze continue to resonate with future plant-based consumers?