Dutch food-tech company the Protein Brewery has received European Union novel food authorisation for Fermotein, making it the first whole-food mycelium ingredient approved for sale in the bloc.

Danone’s alt-dairy brand Silk is expanding its range of high-protein products with the launch of Silk Protein Yogurt and Silk Protein Shakes, rolling out across the US this summer.

Canadian food-tech company NS/TX has raised $10.5 million in funding to further scale its alternative protein manufacturing platform.

Indoor vertical farming company AeroFarms has been acquired by an affiliate of investment firm Palm Ventures.

Amano Enzyme showcased its ProBoost Neutra enzyme solution for pea protein processing at Bridge2Food Europe 2026, highlighting its potential to improve functionality, flavour and production efficiency in plant-based food applications.

Plant cell technology company Ayana Bio has partnered with fermentation specialist Brevel to advance the commercial production of plant-based bioactive ingredients.

UK plant-based nutrition brand Huel has entered the instant noodle category with a new functional ramen line, aiming to ‘disrupt’ a category it says ‘hasn’t innovated in a generation’.

New Zealand-based Leaft Foods has received an investment from Japanese dairy group Lacto Japan, supporting the commercialisation of protein products made from its leaf protein ingredient.