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Laird Superfood appoints Tropicana finance exec Mark Johnson as CFO
US functional F&B brand Laird Superfood has appointed Mark Johnson as chief financial officer, effective from 1 October 2026.
Planet Oat debuts Humble Edition Oatmilk, inspired by homemade recipes
US oat milk brand Planet Oat has announced the launch of Planet Oat Humble Edition – a chilled oat milk product made with just five ingredients.
Daring Foods launches high-protein frozen skillet meals in US
US meat alternatives brand Daring Foods has launched six new frozen skillet meals, debuting at Sprouts stores nationwide this month with additional retailers to follow later in the year.
City Roots Hospitality acquires sushi-grade plant-based seafood brand Fysh Foods
City Roots Hospitality, a restaurant group based in New York, US, has acquired plant-based seafood brand Fysh Foods for an undisclosed sum.
Plant-based advocacy physician group sues US government over latest dietary guidelines
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a non-profit organisation that promotes plant-based approaches to healthcare and nutrition, has filed a lawsuit against the US federal government over its 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
GNT seeks US FDA approval for plant-based yellow safflower concentrate
Natural colour supplier GNT, producer of the plant-based Exberry range, has filed its safflower colour additive petition with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Oterra appoints Susanne Arfelt Rajamand as CEO
Natural colours company Oterra has appointed Susanne Arfelt Rajamand as its new chief executive officer to drive its next phase of growth, taking up the role on 12 October 2026.
Beyond Meat announces 1-for-30 reverse stock split in effort to regain compliance following delisting warning
Beyond Meat has announced a 1-for-30 reverse stock split of its common stock, aiming to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
Kate Farms expands high-protein shake range with new vanilla flavour
Plant-based nutrition brand Kate Farms has expanded its High Protein Nutrition Shake range with a new vanilla flavour, targeting consumers looking for convenient plant-based nutrition with a higher protein content.
FDA proposes mandatory GRAS notifications in overhaul of new food ingredient regulation
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed making notifications for Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substances mandatory, marking a significant shift in how food ingredients are overseen in the US.
Malk unveils brand’s ‘biggest innovation yet’ with clean-label Whole Malk NPD
Plant-based dairy alternatives brand Malk has today (10 August 2026) announced the launch of Whole Malk – a clean-label, organic plant-based milk containing 12g of protein per serving.
Dyadic expands non-animal dairy pipeline through new commercial agreement
US biotech company Dyadic Applied BioSolutions has announced the expansion of its commercial non-animal dairy pipeline through a new development and commercial license agreement with a European company for additional precision-fermented dairy proteins.
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