Plant-based seafood company Konscious Foods has received a CAD 5m (approx. $3.5m) investment from the government of Canada.

A recent analysis supported by GFI Europe highlights the substantial economic potential of alternative proteins in Germany.

The Good Food Institute conducted the assessment to evaluate progress made on establishing a robust alt-protein ecosystem in the country.

Investor Ahimsa Companies has acquired US plant-based food brand Blackbird Foods for an undisclosed sum.

Liberation Labs has successfully closed a $50.5 million funding round, supporting its mission to commercialise precision fermentation.

Swiss food-tech company Planted has received a media-for-equity investment from SevenVentures.

Yeastup has raised CHF 8.9m (approx. $9.9m) in funding to support a new large-scale production site.

Planet A Foods has closed a $30 million Series B funding round to support its international expansion and scaling of production capacities.

Plantible Foods has closed a $30 million Series B funding round to scale up production of its duckweed-based ‘Rubi Protein’ ingredient.

Bel is teaming up with food industry partners Avril, Lallemand and Protial to drive the development of improved plant-based cheese products.

British television presenter Maya Jama has become an investor and co-owner of Swedish plant milk brand Sproud.

Kinoko-Tech has partnered with Metaphor Foods, aiming to accelerate fungi-based proteins in Australia, New Zealand and Asia.