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Honestly Tasty has today (18 September 2025) announced its acquisition of fellow UK artisan vegan cheese brand La Fauxmagerie.

Oat milk brand Oatly is rolling out a limited-edition hot cocoa oat milk product in the US ahead of the festive season.

UK chilled pickles and kimchi brand Vadasz has launched a new, spicy Smacked Cucumbers product, now available via Ocado.

Meala FoodTech has launched Groundbaker, a single-ingredient pea protein solution designed to replicate the multifunctional performance of eggs in bakery applications.

Protein Industries Canada, Maia Farms and Phytokana Ingredients are collaborating on a CAD 32.5 million (approx. $23.5 million) project to turn Canadian-grown fava beans into nutritious, sustainable ingredients for plant-based foods.

UK plant-based brand This has expanded its portfolio with the launch of three new products: This Isn’t Beef Pastrami, Super Veg Protein Bites and Super Superfood Breaded Pieces.

Kallø, part of the Ecotone UK family, is making its entry into the dairy alternatives market with the introduction of two new premium oat milks.

Sproud, a Swedish brand known for its pea protein-based milk alternatives, has unveiled its latest product: a low-sugar matcha drink.

Nature’s Path, an independent North American organic breakfast and snack food brand, is set to disrupt the granola market with the introduction of two new protein-rich granola varieties.

The European Union (EU) has invested €2.2 million into a project to encourage the growth and adoption of plant-based food across Europe.

Spanish brand BoomBites claims to have brought a UK-first ‘superfruit’ to British supermarkets with the launch of its Red Berry Grapes, now available in Marks and Spencers stores.

The first 30 expert speakers for the sixth edition of the Vertical Farming World Congress have been announced, set to take place on 7-9 October in Amsterdam.