Scientific risk assessment specialist SciPinion has launched an AI-led solution that aims to give food-tech start-ups a faster path to market for their ingredients in the US, ahead of proposed changes to the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) approval process.

A cross-sector coalition of 60 organisations across the Netherlands’ agri-food system is calling on the government to develop an Action Plan for More Plant-Based Food alongside a government fund of €65 million.

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a non-profit organisation that promotes plant-based approaches to healthcare and nutrition, has filed a lawsuit against the US federal government over its 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

The Vegan Society has unveiled its new Vegan Trademark logo design, aiming to modernise the widely used vegan certification ahead of upcoming European Union legislation regarding environmental and sustainability claims.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed making notifications for Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substances mandatory, marking a significant shift in how food ingredients are overseen in the US.

The European Commission has published its new Protein Action Plan alongside a Livestock Strategy, aiming to boost the resilience of Europe’s agri-food sector and address market challenges.

Switzerland’s highest court has ruled that plant-based products cannot use the term “milk” under any circumstances.

EU negotiators have agreed to go ahead with a ban on the use of animal-associated names for plant-based products, restricting 31 words in total including ‘chicken’ and ‘steak’.

Michael Skrein, partner, and Eva Burkhart, trainee at law firm Reed Smith, examine how the Supreme Court judgement will impact the plant-based sector moving forward.