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New Faunalytics Report reveals global plant-based diet growth  and major data gaps
New Faunalytics Report reveals global plant-based diet growth and major data gaps

A new global analysis from Faunalytics suggests that while veganism is growing worldwide but available data may underrepresent dietary realities across the globe.

Research & development
Heriot-Watt team targets low-saturated-fat vegan cheese development
Heriot-Watt team targets low-saturated-fat vegan cheese development

Scientists at Heriot-Watt University are exploring next-generation vegan cheese designed to tackle high saturated fat content.

Technology
Studies find plant-based meat swap delivers measurable nutrition gains
Studies find plant-based meat swap delivers measurable nutrition gains

Replacing processed meat with plant-based alternatives could significantly improve overall diet quality, according to two new studies.

Food
Dutch consortium secures €1.3m to develop fungi-derived milk proteins
Dutch consortium secures €1.3m to develop fungi-derived milk proteins

A Dutch research consortium has secured €1.3m in funding to develop milk proteins for vegan cheese using fungi, through precision fermentation.

Funding & investments
Milk and creamer alternatives leading the way in alt-dairy taste parity, new Nectar report finds
Milk and creamer alternatives leading the way in alt-dairy taste parity, new Nectar report finds

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.

Plant-based dairy
Arkansas study points to potential of rice-based cheese alternatives
Arkansas study points to potential of rice-based cheese alternatives

A study from researchers in the US is exploring the potential of rice proteins in the development of hypoallergenic and sustainable cheese alternatives.

Research & development
Two-step fermentation process improves smell of plant proteins
Two-step fermentation process improves smell of plant proteins

Researchers in the US have developed a two-step fermentation method that can improve the aroma of plant proteins, paving the way for more appealing plant-based foods.

Research & development
The Bland Company raises $2.67m to scale egg-replacement plant protein platform
The Bland Company raises $2.67m to scale egg-replacement plant protein platform

The Bland Company has secured $2.67 million in pre-seed funding to scale its proprietary technology that transforms underused agricultural side streams into high-performance plant proteins.

Eggs
New global report reveals top markets for plant-based innovation
New global report reveals top markets for plant-based innovation

A new report from The Vegan Society, unveiled today (2 January 2026) for Veganuary, offers insights into how vegan diets are shaping global culture and F&B industry innovation.

Research & development
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