Vertical farming business leaders will take stock of the sector’s future at the 7th Vertical Farming World Congress on 5-7 October in central London, after a demanding year of heightened financial pressure despite the technology's evident climate benefits.

UK flavour house I.T.S has launched a new caramelised banana flavour solution, tapping into the rise of what it calls ‘one of summer’s biggest flavours’.

Plant-based meat brand Juicy Marbles has expanded into the sausages category with the UK launch of its new ‘Butcher-Minced Bangers,’ launching exclusively with online retailer Ocado.

UK children’s food brand Pip Organic has unveiled a duo of new snacking products in Waitrose stores.

The Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein and Undaunted at Imperial College London have launched a 12-month, equity-free programme aimed at moving sustainable food ventures from laboratory validation toward commercialisation and investment readiness.

Delamere has launched a new oat drink in 97ml bottles for the hospitality and foodservice industry, building on the success of its semi-skimmed milk mini bottles.

A new study from the University of Stirling, Scotland, has identified nostalgia as a major barrier in preventing adoption of plant-based diets.

UK plant-based gut health brand Biomel has expanded its portfolio with a new line of Love Your Gut protein drinks.

UK oat milk delivery company Oato has responded to the rising popularity of matcha by adding an Oat Matcha Latte product to its portfolio for a limited time.

Quaker is entering the ready-to-mix breakfast drinks category with the launch of Oat Shake & Go.

Strong Roots has appointed Emma Curtis as managing director, promoting one of the company's longest-serving leaders to oversee its next phase of growth.

Huel has expanded its range of ready-to-drink Daily Greens carbonated beverages with two new flavour additions, Strawberry Lemonade and Pink Grapefruit.