Danish food-tech start-up Matr Foods has completed a €40 million fundraise to scale up the production of its organic, fermented plant-based meat alternatives.

Veggiecus, a German producer of plant-based protein blends, has expanded into frozen, ready-to-use meat alternatives, designed for easy use in foodservice or as private label products.

UK plant-based meal brand Bol has introduced a new sub-range under its Power Pots line: Protein+.

Brenntag Specialties has announced the opening of its new Innovation & Application Center for Food & Nutrition in Leeds, UK, focusing on a range of applications including plant-based meat and dairy alternatives.

British plant-based granola brand Rollagranola has launched Little Rollas, a new range designed specifically for children.

US President Donald Trump announced on social media this week that he is considering blocking imports of cooking oil from China.

Carlsberg Britvic-owned plant-based drinks brand Plenish has introduced Plenish Zero Sugar Oat M*lk, made with just four naturally sourced ingredients and no oils or additives.

This month, our start-up spotlight is on Danish food-tech innovator Summ Ingredients, a producer of multifunctional fermented protein ingredients.