Plant protein specialist Burcon has announced the first successful commercial production of its Peazazz C pea protein ingredient at its Galesburg facility in Illinois, US.

Valio has confirmed it will close the Kauhava factory it acquired from Raisio in March 2025 by the end of this year, with operations to relocate to its Joensuu site.

A new peer-reviewed study has shown how bio-based materials start-up Xampla’s novel plant protein microcapsules protect fat-soluble active ingredients through simulated digestion, through to the intestinal phase.

India-based start-up High Time Foods has secured $1.2m in seed funding to accelerate the roll-out of its non-refrigerated plant-based protein solutions.

Lantmännen has been granted a €50m loan from the European Investment Bank to co-finance a new pea protein production facility.

Vybey has expanded into the snacking category, launching a new range of plant-based protein bars.

Impossible Foods has added a new innovation to its meat alternatives portfolio, Steak Bites – the brand’s first steak alternative product.

Heura Foods has launched Tex Mex Chunks, a Mexican-inspired high-protein and additive-free meat alternative.

Plant-based foods dominated alt-protein innovation, with nearly 4,000 patents published in this area since 2015.

MyProtein has added to its vegan Double Dough Brownie range, collaborating with Hotel Chocolat on a new caramel pecan-flavoured variation.

Valio has acquired Raisio’s plant protein business, including the Härkis and Beanit fava bean brands and related fixed assets.

This time, we speak to Better Pulse, a start-up developing high-protein, black-eyed pea-based functional ingredients.