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Canadian food and ingredients company, Global Food and Ingredients, has acquired plant-based milk and snack food brand, YoFiit.

Next Gen Foods has raised $100m in a funding round which it claims marks “the largest Series A to date for a plant-based meat company”.

US food tech company Benson Hill has announced the launch of TruVail, a new line of non-GMO plant-based protein ingredients.

German food tech start-up Plant B has announced that it is launching a sweet lupin-based liquid egg alternative this April.

Upfield has taken a minority stake in Alternative Foods London, which operates via its egg alternatives and vegan bakery brand, Oggs.

KaTech Ingredient Solutions has expanded the capabilities of its pilot plant in Lübeck, Germany, as it strengthens its focus on the plant-based category.

Nestlé Health Science has agreed to purchase a majority stake in functional nutrition company, Orgain, from founder Andrew Abraham and Butterfly Equity.

Laird Superfood has announced the appointment of Jason Vieth as the company's new president and CEO, succeeding Paul Hodge.

Daiya Foods has unveiled a new flavour addition to its recently reformulated plant-based cream 'cheeze' line: Roasted Garlic & Herbs.

Plant-based beverage brand, Califia Farms, has announced it is introducing new dairy-free plant milks and creamers in the US.

Plant-based nutrition brand Kencko has raised $10m in Series A funding, as it looks to enter additional product categories.

Wellness brand Elavi, which makes collagen-infused protein bars, has launched a new range of vibrantly coloured functional nut butters.