Beyond Meat, now also known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company, is continuing its diversification outside of meat alternatives with a newly launched range, Phytosphere.

A team of UK researchers is using artificial intelligence and statistical physics in a project to identify plant proteins that could replace animal-derived emulsifiers.

Austrian food-tech company Revo Foods has launched Cottage Protein+, a chilled, fermented plant-based alternative to cottage cheese made from apricot kernels.

US functional F&B brand Laird Superfood has appointed Mark Johnson as chief financial officer, effective from 1 October 2026.

UK plant-based food brand Bol has expanded its Power Soup range with the launch of two new fibre-forward SKUs, aiming to bring a ‘new benefit-led proposition’ to the chilled soup category.

Plant-based oils manufacturer AAK has secured £2 million in funding from Humber Freeport to deliver a major investment programme at its site in Hull, UK.

US oat milk brand Planet Oat has announced the launch of Planet Oat Humble Edition – a chilled oat milk product made with just five ingredients.

Belgian food-tech start-up Paleo has raised €2 million to support the commercial scale-up of its animal-free heme proteins, made from yeast using precision fermentation.