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UK retailer Tesco has reported a surge in demand for chilled plant-based food products for the first time in years, signalling a promising return to growth amid a turbulent period for the category.

Linda McCartney Foods has reformulated its Vegemince product to remove gluten and egg, aiming to strengthen its position in the UK school catering market.

Chiquita has completed the Yelloway banana pan-genome, a scientific milestone designed to accelerate the development of disease- and climate-resilient bananas.

Plant-based oat milk chocolate brand HAPPi is set to shake up Easter 2026 with the launch of its new Pistachio Crunch Easter Egg.

The UK Supreme Court has dismissed Oatly's appeal and ruled that its trademark Post Milk Generation is invalid for use on oat-based F&B in the UK.

Discover how Exberry plant-based colors help brands switch from artificial dyes, meet clean-label demands, and deliver vibrant, stable products.

Refresco, the global independent beverage solutions provider, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SunOpta in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.50 per share.

Trubar has been acquired by Turkish snack giant ETi Gıda in an all-cash transaction valued at $173 million.

Marico has signed definitive agreements to acquire a 60% stake in Cosmix Wellness Private, the owner of digital-first functional wellness brand Cosmix, at an equity valuation of approximately ₹375 crore (approx. $41.5 million).

Wonder Juice has expanded its portfolio with the launch of two new Wonder Green varieties: Clean Green and Veg8 & Cayenne.

Nomo, the UK’s plant-powered and free-from chocolate brand, is set to make Easter 2026 its most ambitious yet, unveiling its largest and most innovative Easter range to date.

A landmark analysis reveals that scaling the alternative protein sector across the European Union could generate €111 billion in annual gross value added by 2040