Maia Farms, a Canadian start-up developing fungi-based food ingredients, has partnered with Greater Vancouver Food Bank, aiming to address food insecurity and advance sustainable nutrition.

The Singapore Food Agency, under the second phase of its Singapore Food Story R&D programme, has awarded SGD 42 million (approx. $32.3 million) to 11 alt-protein and food-tech projects.

US start-up Meati Foods, a producer of mycelium-based meat alternative products, has been acquired by Yasir Abdul, CEO of tech company InvenTel.

US plant-based food brand Barvecue has unveiled what it claims is a market-first innovation: a seasoned rotisserie chicken-style product.

Miyoko Schinner, the founder of US plant-based cheese brand Miyoko’s Creamery, has launched a crowdfunding campaign seeking support to help her buy back ownership of the business.

Key figures across the industry share their thoughts on the current state of the sector, where the opportunities are and what challenges businesses are up against.

British plant-based syrups brand Sweet Freedom has launched what it calls its ‘boldest creation yet’ – Mystery Syrup, a pink syrup with a mystery flavour.

Made Uncommon, the parent company behind Coco Chocolatier, Up-Up and Otherly Oatm*lk, has acquired H!p, Seed & Bean, and Love Cocoa.