This year, the Plant-Based Taste Awards 2025 confirm that the industry has achieved a new level of success in flavour development.

Earthful, a provider of plant-based nutrition supplements and protein products based in India, has closed a INR ₹26 CR (approx. $2.9 million) funding round.

The Jensen Meat Company has announced the integration of Before The Butcher into its Jensen Plant-Based Brands division.

Richmond, a brand under Pilgrim’s Europe, has launched its new Veggie Tasty line, a vegetable-based sub-range of sausages aimed at enhancing its meat-free portfolio.

Plant-based collagen alternative brand VeCollal has secured an investment from Seventure Partners to expand the roll-out of its solution internationally.

A year of incredible innovation and industry events concluded in the historic and picturesque city of Paris, France, at Food Ingredients Europe 2025. We dig into some of the top plant-based innovations highlighted by exhibitors at this year’s buzzing event.

Australian biotech innovator All G has launched a joint venture with France-based bioactives company Armor Protéines, alongside the close of a $6.6m convertible note round.

The European Parliament has postponed further negotiations regarding the proposed ban on meat-like words, such as ‘burger’ and ‘steak,’ for labelling plant-based products.