plant protein
Impossible Foods launches its first steak alternative innovation in the US
Impossible Foods has added a new innovation to its meat alternatives portfolio, Steak Bites – the brand’s first steak alternative product.
Heura launches first of five new products planned for 2025, Tex Mex Chunks
Heura Foods has launched Tex Mex Chunks, a Mexican-inspired high-protein and additive-free meat alternative.
GFI finds European alt-protein patents have increased by 960% in ten years
Plant-based foods dominated alt-protein innovation, with nearly 4,000 patents published in this area since 2015.
MyProtein teams up with Hotel Chocolat to launch vegan caramel pecan Double Dough Brownie
MyProtein has added to its vegan Double Dough Brownie range, collaborating with Hotel Chocolat on a new caramel pecan-flavoured variation.
Valio acquires Raisio’s plant protein business in €7m deal
Valio has acquired Raisio’s plant protein business, including the Härkis and Beanit fava bean brands and related fixed assets.
Start-up spotlight: Better Pulse
This time, we speak to Better Pulse, a start-up developing high-protein, black-eyed pea-based functional ingredients.
Brakes expands vegan range to support foodservice operators during Veganuary and beyond
UK foodservice wholesaler Brakes expanded its range with almost 40 new vegan products this month.
France’s ban on meaty names for plant-based products officially overturned
France’s Council of State has this week annulled two decrees prohibiting the use of names like 'steak' for plant-based products.
UK alt-protein centres sign MoU to drive innovation and address scale-up challenges
Four UK alt-protein centres have come together under an MoU, aiming to drive innovation and tackle common challenges for the sector.
GoodMills Innovation unveils new plant-based protein blend for baked goods
GoodMills Innovation has unveiled a new plant-based protein blend designed to support formulation of protein-rich baked goods.
Trek builds on success of Biscoff Power bar with new Biscoff Protein Flapjack
UK protein bar brand Trek has expanded its collaboration with Biscoff to launch a new Biscoff Protein Flapjack.