Swiss food innovation company FoodYoung Labs has acquired California-based MeliBio, the start-up behind what is claimed to be the world’s first animal-free honey, Mellody.

Danone has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Kate Farms, a US plant-based and organic nutrition brand, for an undisclosed sum.

Smart Organic, a European producer and distributor of organic plant-based food products, has acquired UK vegan chocolate brand LoveRaw out of administration.

My Co, an investor in food, agri and biotech start-ups, has acquired Australian Plant Proteins out of administration for an undisclosed sum.

Unilever has today announced a binding agreement to sell its plant-based brand, The Vegetarian Butcher, to Dutch company Vivera.

Grubby has acquired the excusive rights to the recipes and manufacturing methods for Allplants’ product range.

Investor Ahimsa Companies has acquired US plant-based food brand Blackbird Foods for an undisclosed sum.

Valio has acquired Raisio’s plant protein business, including the Härkis and Beanit fava bean brands and related fixed assets.

Ella Mills has bought plant-based ready meal brand Allplants out of administration, set to become part of her Plants business.