The heavily debated restrictions on the use of meat-related words in the labelling of plant-based products in the European Union are once again under the spotlight, as several MEPs are seeking to widen the scope of previously agreed terms.

In a challenging commercial environment, Edera Labs' Chiara Molena highlights how today's food-tech start-ups must look beyond technical validation in order to demonstrate commercial maturity and see success.

A recent report from ProVeg International and Planeatry Alliance says inconsistent in-store activation is preventing UK retailers from unlocking the plant-based food and beverage category’s full commercial potential.

All foods approved as vegan and sold in India will be required to carry a standardised logo on-pack, effective from 1 July 2027.

Elyas Coutts, CEO at Connect Vending, examines the gap between trial and repeat purchase – and why the conditions that drive a strong launch are often different from the ones that build lasting consumer habits.

Nectar has unveiled its Taste of the Industry 2026 report, built on what is claimed to be the most comprehensive public sensory analysis of dairy alternatives to date.

EU negotiators have agreed to go ahead with a ban on the use of animal-associated names for plant-based products, restricting 31 words in total including ‘chicken’ and ‘steak’.

Michael Skrein, partner, and Eva Burkhart, trainee at law firm Reed Smith, examine how the Supreme Court judgement will impact the plant-based sector moving forward.

Swedish store Ikea, best known for its furniture, has partnered with popular stop-motion character Tiny Chef to promote the global rollout of its new plant-rich falafel ball.