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The assets of plant-based cheese brand Julienne Bruno have been acquired out of administration by Harvey & Brockless, a subsidiary of The Compleat Food Group.

Natural colours supplier Oterra has teamed up with Swiss materials innovator Seprify to launch a plant-based white colouring that can replace titanium dioxide in food and beverage applications.

Oatly has launched Oatly Baristamatic, a newly developed oat drink created specifically for automated coffee machines.

Merchant Gourmet has expanded its range of ready-to-eat pulse and grain pouches with two Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired additions, created in collaboration with chef Sabrina Ghayour.

US plant-based food brand Barvecue has unveiled what it claims is a market-first innovation: a seasoned rotisserie chicken-style product.

Plant-based food company Sunflower Family has announced the debut of its product range in the UK: a new line of protein products made from 100% sunflower seed protein.

Angel Yeast has inaugurated its new, automated yeast protein production line at the Baiyang Biotechnology Park in Yichang, Hubei, China.

Indian food brand Aagrah Foods has expanded its range of premium cooking sauces with a vegan-friendly Butter Chicken Tarka Paste.

British functional drinks brand The Turmeric Co has launched what it claims is a first-of-its-kind innovation: a raw turmeric shot containing VeCollal, a plant-based collagen alternative ingredient.

Upcycled Plant Power, a UK food-tech company creating sustainable protein products from previously wasted broccoli crops, has received £3.5 million in a recent investment round.

Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking ingredients brand Belazu has added Miso Harissa to its core range, tapping into the growing global flavour fusion trend.

The Bezos Earth Fund is investing $30 million in projects focused on using AI to protect the planet, including more than $2 million on projects to support sustainable protein development.