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Oatly has launched a brand-new ready-to-drink Strawberry Matcha Latte innovation.

Dutch meat alternatives company Schouten Europe has launched a new plant-based fillet featuring a proprietary fibre structure.

French plant-based cheese producer Jay&Joy has raised €2 million in funding to support its growth in the UK and Europe.

Italian start-up Foreverland has raised €6 million in funding to support the international expansion of its cocoa-free chocolate alternative, Choruba.

Danone has entered into an agreement to acquire UK plant-based functional nutrition brand Huel, in a major deal reported to be worth around €1 billion.

Marine Biologics has announced the launch of SeaTex, a patent-pending, high-performance seaweed powder designed for protein stabilisation.

Flora Food Group has agreed to sell its Latin American operations to Alicorp, a major player in food and beverages across South America.

Swedish precision fermentation start-up Melt&Marble has secured self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status in the US for its MeltyMarble fat solution.

Danish ingredient manufacturer Ferm Food has acquired a former manufacturing facility from Orkla in Skovlund, Denmark.

Hain Celestial-owned Linda McCartney Foods has announced the addition of a new Chicken Style Dippers product to its vegan range, designed to bring familiar formats to school catering.

Beyond Meat has received a letter from Nasdaq, warning that the company now faces a delisting risk after its stocks fell below the minimum $1 per share price for 30 consecutive business days.

Oatly has announced a multi-year investment to expand production capacity at its Landskrona facility in Sweden, as demand for plant-based drinks continues to grow across Europe.