The heavily debated restrictions on the use of meat-related words in the labelling of plant-based products in the European Union are once again under the spotlight, as several MEPs are seeking to widen the scope of previously agreed terms.

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a non-profit organisation that promotes plant-based approaches to healthcare and nutrition, has filed a lawsuit against the US federal government over its 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Maash – a start-up with operations in Belgium and France, focused on developing mycoprotein ingredients for the food industry – has secured a €12.5 million funding package to accelerate its next phase of growth.

Estonian biotechnology start-up Äio has teamed up with research organisation TFTAK (Center of Food and Fermentation Technologies) to launch a three-year R&D project focused on microbial oil production.

Ingredion has appointed Diego Reynoso to the role of chief financial officer, effective from 1 October 2026.

The Vegan Society has unveiled its new Vegan Trademark logo design, aiming to modernise the widely used vegan certification ahead of upcoming European Union legislation regarding environmental and sustainability claims.

As the alt-dairy industry works to bolster its resilience in the face of challenges such as labelling legislation and sensory hurdles, The Plant Base takes a deep dive into the current state of the market.

The UK Competitions and Markets Authority has today (20 August 2026) cleared Danone’s £864 million acquisition of plant-based nutrition brand Huel.