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Plant-based snack company Hippeas has launched new veggie straws to its line of products.

UK ice cream brand Jude’s has teamed up with peppermint chocolate producer Summerdown to launch a new vegan ice cream – Jude's Plant Based Mint Chocolate.

Mind Blown by The Plant Based Seafood Co has launched a new seafood alternative product, crab cakes, in the US.

UK meat alternative business, This, has unveiled its first branded food-to-go range, which comprises three sandwiches and two snacking pots.

UK plant-based meat company This is adding to its portfolio with the launch of a frozen plant-based range in Sainsbury's.

Meatless Farm is expanding its plant-based portfolio with the launch of five new frozen and chilled convenient ready meals.

Beneo has announced its acquisition of Dutch plant-based ingredients company, Meatless, as it looks to expand its portfolio.

Conagra Brands is expanding its Gardein's Ultimate Plant-Based portfolio with the introduction of seven new food products.

Givaudan has launched NaNino+, a nitrate alternative containing plant-based ingredients and natural flavourings to be used in processed meat.

The Coconut Collaborative has launched the "UK's first" plant-based yogurt range targeted at better gut health – Cultured Coconut Yog.

Whole roasted bean snack brand, Three Farmers Foods, has closed a CAD 6.2 million equity investment round led by District Ventures Capital.

Meatless Farm has announced the launch of new plant-based steaks made using plant-based ingredients and pea protein to mimic the texture and taste of beef.