The European Commission has published its new Protein Action Plan alongside a Livestock Strategy, aiming to boost the resilience of Europe’s agri-food sector and address market challenges.

The Victorian Government has opened a new Plant Protein Hub and glasshouse at Agriculture Victoria’s Horsham SmartFarm, following a $12 million state investment.

Heinz is set to launch of a new range of bean and pulse-based meal pouches, designed to cater to the growing consumer demand for convenient, nutritious and flavourful meal options.

Protein Industries Canada has announced additional funding to help strengthen Canada’s plant-based ingredient supply chain through genomics and artificial intelligence programmes.

Beneo has opened its first pulse-processing plant in Obrigheim, Germany, following an investment of around €50 million by its parent company, the Südzucker Group.

My Co, an investor in food, agri and biotech start-ups, has acquired Australian Plant Proteins out of administration for an undisclosed sum.

UK pulses and grains brand Merchant Gourmet has launched a new range of ready-to-eat, drain-free beans pouches.

Bühler has inaugurated its new Grain Innovation Center in Uzwil, Switzerland, a facility dedicated to grain and pulse processing.

Protein Industries Canada has announced a new project involving several food industry partners, aiming to improve vegan cheese options.

Louis Dreyfus Company has announced the creation of a new business unit dedicated to global pulses commercialisation.