The plant-based category is entering its next growth phase – but what does that look like for the industry's key players, and where are the opportunities? Angela Flatland, senior sales director for plant-based at Spins, explores.

US plant-based nutrition brand Aloha has added a limited-edition Cookies and Creme protein bar to its portfolio.

British mushroom grower Urban Farm-Produce (previously Urban Farm-It) has entered a £1.9 million seed round to accelerate its lion’s mane growth strategy.

San Francisco-based Palmetto Superfoods has become the first US foodservice operator to bring leaf protein to its menu, through a partnership with food-tech start-up Leaft Foods.

Researchers in the US have developed a two-step fermentation method that can improve the aroma of plant proteins, paving the way for more appealing plant-based foods.

Swedish oat milk brand Oatly has expanded its Barista Edition range with the launch of three new flavours: coconut, vanilla and caramel.

UK retailer Tesco has reported a surge in demand for chilled plant-based food products for the first time in years, signalling a promising return to growth amid a turbulent period for the category.

More than 20 plant-based food brands operating across the EU, UK and US have issued a joint letter calling on EU policymakers to maintain the current regulatory framework governing plant-based product labelling.