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Califia Farms is expanding its UK ready-to-drink range with the launch of Blueberry Matcha Almond Latte, tapping into the rising demand for matcha across the country.

Vertical farming company Oishii has announced the first closing of a $150 million Series C financing round, supporting the scale of its indoor Smart Farm model as the company increases production.

Hippeas is expanding its better-for-you snacking portfolio with the launch of Protein Crunch, a new range of puffed snacks.

Adamo Foods has secured funding as part of a €10 million European Union-backed project aimed at accelerating the commercialisation of next-generation whole-cut meat alternatives.

UK juice and smoothies brand Innocent has introduced a new range of dessert-inspired, indulgent smoothie varieties, launching in Tesco stores from today (11 May 2026).

Danone North America has confirmed plans to close its production facility in Bridgeton, New Jersey, US, which manufactures products under its dairy-free Silk and So Delicious brands.

Green Boy Group has led an early-stage investment in Fudi Protein, a US-based start-up producing alt-protein ingredients from alfalfa.

Aloha has introduced a limited-edition Key Lime Protein Bar as the plant-based snack brand looks to capitalise on growing consumer demand for citrus flavours and clean-label nutrition products. Available exclusively through ALOHA’s website for a limited spring release, the new bar contains 14g of protein, 10g of fibre and four grams of sugar, while featuring a short ingredient list centred around real key lime, brown rice crisps and sunflower butter. According to the company,

British crisp producer Fairfields Farm Crisps is introducing a limited-edition Cajun Barbecue flavour, landing in June 2026.

Beyond Meat, otherwise known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company, has announced the US roll-out of a new buffalo sauce-flavoured Beyond Chicken Pieces variant.

This month, we speak to Happy Plant Protein. The Finnish food-tech company's patented technology produces tailor-made plant protein ingredients for use across a wide range of food and beverage applications.

UK plant-based food brand Gosh! has unveiled a new range of vegetable croquettes, responding to demand for at-home premium sharing occasions.