Plant-based start-up Meala FoodTech has partnered with DSM-Firmenich to launch Vertis PB Pea, a texturizing pea protein designed to bring better nutritional value to meat alternatives.

Plant-based ingredients specialist Planteneers has unveiled a new methylcelluose-free texturizing blend, responding to demand for cleaner label meat alternatives.

Swedish food-tech start-up Millow has commissioned its first large-scale dry-state fermentation factory to produce its clean label protein, made from oats and mycelium.

British plant-based recipe kit brand Grubby has partnered with meat-free brand Symplicity Foods to introduce eight limited-edition dishes.

A new guide, published by the Good Food Institute and the Physicians Association for Nutrition, aims to tackle misconceptions about ultra-processed foods and clarify the role of plant-based meat in healthy, sustainable diets.

India-based start-up High Time Foods has secured $1.2m in seed funding to accelerate the roll-out of its non-refrigerated plant-based protein solutions.

Tesco has confirmed it is ‘highly unlikely’ to meet its previously announced target of achieving a 300% sales increase within its plant-based meat alternative ranges by December 2025.

The Compleat Food Group’s Wall’s Pastry brand has expanded its vegan range with the launch of two new savoury slices, Vegan Peppered Steak Slice and Vegan Chicken & Mushroom Slice.

Spanish plant-based start-up Heura Foods has secured a €20 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB).