Earthful, a provider of plant-based nutrition supplements and protein products based in India, has closed a INR ₹26 CR (approx. $2.9 million) funding round.

A year of incredible innovation and industry events concluded in the historic and picturesque city of Paris, France, at Food Ingredients Europe 2025. We dig into some of the top plant-based innovations highlighted by exhibitors at this year’s buzzing event.

Spanish bakery solutions company Lasenor has debuted a clean label, texturizing protein specifically designed for commercial bakery applications, in collaboration with Israeli start-up Meala FoodTech.

Plant-based meal shake brand Ka’Chava has added a new, limited-edition Chocolate Mint flavour to its line-up, available now through February in the US.

Kallø, a player in the natural food sector and part of Ecotone UK, has announced the launch of its latest product: Apple & Cinnamon Puffed Oat Cakes.

Hero UK&I has announced the integration of Deliciously Ella into its portfolio, effective 1 January 2026, following the acquisition of the rapidly growing plant-based brand in September 2024.

The Victorian Government has opened a new Plant Protein Hub and glasshouse at Agriculture Victoria’s Horsham SmartFarm, following a $12 million state investment.

Solar Foods has partnered with Pothos, a nutritional supplements company based in Texas, US, to integrate its vegan-friendly Solein ingredient into Pothos’ protein powders.

Candian plant-based snack company Trubar has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Turkish CPG company ETİ Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret, for approximately CAD 201 million (approx. $142 million).