Retail
Organisations call for mandatory reporting of plant-based protein sales as part of UK government’s new initiative
The Eating Better alliance and its supporting organisations are calling on the UK government to make reporting of plant-based protein sales mandatory for retail businesses.
Private label products are driving plant-based retail sales growth across several European countries, GFI reports
The Good Food Institute Europe has analysed Circana retail sales data for six European countries, finding that rising plant-based sales volumes are being largely driven by private label product growth.
Plukon Food Group acquires plant-based food manufacturer Vega Insiders
Plukon Food Group has acquired fellow Dutch food group Vega Insiders, a producer of plant-based protein products based in Udenhout, the Netherlands.
Tesco likely to miss 300% sales growth target for meat alternatives as consumers seek plant-based whole foods
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.
Swap and Heura team up to launch plant-based chicken fillet in retail
Heura Foods and Swap (formerly Umiami) have teamed up to launch a clean label plant-based chicken fillet in France, Spain and Portugal.
Lidl Netherlands makes improvements to meat alternatives offering
Lidl Netherlands has announced improvements to its range of meat alternatives, promising enhanced taste, texture and nutritional values.
Veg-net and the Vegan Business Tribe’s Battle of the Brands competition returns for 2025
Battle of the Brands provides one plant-based business with an opportunity to secure a delegate place at Veg-net worth £1,750.
Ahold Delhaize announces 50% protein split target by 2030 for European retail brands
Ahold Delhaize has announced that its European retail brands have set a consolidated target, aiming for 50% plant-based food sales by 2030.
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