Key figures across the industry share their thoughts on the current state of the sector, where the opportunities are and what challenges businesses are up against.

French food-tech company Nutropy has raised €7 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round to advance the industrialisation of its animal-free dairy proteins.

Oatly has revealed that its best-selling Barista Edition drinks are now made with 100% British-grown oats, announced today following its successful Q3 2025 results.

Japanese food manufacturer Ajinomoto has expanded its Solein-powered product line with the launch of a new ready-to-drink coffee under its sustainable brand Atlr.72.

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office has partnered with precision fermentation specialists The Every Company and Vivici, aiming to advance an alternative protein ecosystem in the United Arab Emirates capital.

Sweden and US-based Stockeld Dreamery is closing its doors after a six-year journey, due to the current challenging economic environment for start-ups in the category.

Oat milk brand Minor Figures has launched Barista Oat (Regenerative), a barista-standard oat drink made with regeneratively grown oats from Wildfarmed.

Brenntag Specialties has announced the opening of its new Innovation & Application Center for Food & Nutrition in Leeds, UK, focusing on a range of applications including plant-based meat and dairy alternatives.

Carlsberg Britvic-owned plant-based drinks brand Plenish has introduced Plenish Zero Sugar Oat M*lk, made with just four naturally sourced ingredients and no oils or additives.