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Califia Farms expands RTD range with new Blueberry Matcha Almond Latte
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.
Oishii closes $150m funding round to scale tech-led indoor farming platform
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 launches high-protein puff snack line with new Protein Crunch range
Hippeas is expanding its better-for-you snacking portfolio with the launch of Protein Crunch, a new range of puffed snacks.
Adamo Foods lands €10m EU-backed funding to scale whole-cut Mycelium steak production
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.
Innocent debuts new dessert-inspired smoothies
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 to close alt-dairy facility in New Jersey, US
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 bets on leaf protein with investment in start-up Fudi Protein
Green Boy Group has led an early-stage investment in Fudi Protein, a US-based start-up producing alt-protein ingredients from alfalfa.
Aloha launches limited-edition Key Lime protein bar for spring
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, the bar delivers...
Fairfields Farm targets summer sharing occasions with limited-edition Cajun Barbecue crisps
British crisp producer Fairfields Farm Crisps is introducing a limited-edition Cajun Barbecue flavour, landing in June 2026.
Beyond Meat rolls out new Spicy Buffalo chicken-style pieces in US
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.
Start-up of the month: Happy Plant Protein
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.
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