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.

Swedish oat milk maker Oatly has announced the launch of two new fibre-led oat drinks in the UK market, tapping into growing demand for products that can help fill the nation’s ‘fibre gap’.

US-headquartered alt-meat giant Impossible Foods has made its debut in UK retail, launching four new products this week at Tesco supermarkets across the nation.

The Compleat Food Group’s Squeaky Bean plant-based brand has expanded its core ready-to-eat meat alternatives range with BBQ Pulled Pork Style Shreds.

UK functional nutrition brand BrocStar has unveiled an innovative new offering: Dark Choc and Super Broccoli Coated Peanuts, claiming to support a range of health benefits across disease prevention, metabolic health and athletic performance.

Carlsberg Britvic-owned Plenish has expanded into the flavoured milk alternatives category to launch its new Dark Cocoa and Sea Salt Almond Drink, launched via Ocado.

With such stringent requirements to meet around ensuring food-grade packaging materials are fit for purpose, The Plant Base spoke to the experts about the path toward a planet-friendly packaging future.