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GFI Europe research shows that patent publications by European alt-protein innovators have increased by 960% over the last decade.

Natural colours specialist Oterra has inaugurated a new colour blending and application centre in Kerala, India.

Continental Wine & Food has launched a new brand, Lacey’s Vodkashake, into the UK market.

GoodMills Innovation has launched a new flour mix for pinsa, combining wheat, rice and chickpea flour with dried sourdough.

Whole Moon has introduced a new coconut milk product claimed to be the ‘first ever’ to use whole coconut meat without creams or oils.

Plant-based medical nutrition brand Kate Farms has added a new organic, natural strawberry flavour to its Pediatric Peptide 1.0 range.

MyProtein has added to its vegan Double Dough Brownie range, collaborating with Hotel Chocolat on a new caramel pecan-flavoured variation.

Valio has acquired Raisio’s plant protein business, including the Härkis and Beanit fava bean brands and related fixed assets.

Sweet protein start-up Oobli has partnered with global ingredients company Ingredion, as well as raising $18m in Series B1 funding.

ChicP, a plant-based snack brand, is launching a new range of chilled snack packs.

Deliciously Ella founder Ella Mills has bought plant-based ready meal brand Allplants out of administration.

Italian food-tech KelpEat has introduced a new high-protein seaweed snack, made with Solar Foods’ microbial Solein protein.