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Nature’s Bakery adds new flavours to soft-baked snack bar range
US plant-based snack brand Nature’s Bakery has added two new flavours to its soft snack bar line-up.
Tesco likely to miss 300% sales growth target for meat alternatives as consumers seek plant-based whole foods
British retailer Tesco has confirmed it is ‘highly unlikely’ to meet its previously announced target of achieving a 300% sales increase within its plant-based meat alternative ranges by December 2025.
Kaytea adds to portfolio of tea innovations with new instant iced tea powders
RTD tea brand Kaytea has introduced a new range of instant iced tea powder products, aiming to bring ‘next generation hydration’ to the UK market.
Hippeas introduces plant-based Cheezy Cheddar Pops
Hippeas, a player in the plant-based snack sector, has introduced its latest product, Cheezy Cheddar Pops.
Wall’s Pastry expands vegan range with two new savoury slices
The Compleat Food Group’s Wall’s Pastry brand has expanded its vegan range with the launch of two new savoury slices, Vegan Peppered Steak Slice and Vegan Chicken & Mushroom Slice.
Danone to buy majority stake in plant-based nutrition brand Kate Farms
Danone has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Kate Farms, a US plant-based and organic nutrition brand, for an undisclosed sum.
Beyond Meat secures $100m financing despite challenging Q1 results
Plant-based meat producer Beyond Meat has secured a $100 million financing facility from Unprocessed Foods, an affiliate of the Ahimsa...
Oat Shaker rolls out snackable gut-friendly drinks
Oat Shaker, a new oat and fruit-based bottled snack, has launched in Sainsbury’s stores across the UK.
Gosh! adds new flavours to Street Food range
UK veg-based food brand Gosh! is expanding its Street Food range with two new globally inspired options: Aloo Tikki and Katsu Bites.
SimpliiGood prepares to launch spirulina smoked salmon alternative to market
Israeli food-tech company AlgaeCore Technologies, owner of Spirulina innovator SimpliiGood, has moved to commercial production of its 100% plant-based smoked salmon analogue.
Checkerspot develops high-oleic palm oil alternative made via microalgae fermentation
US biotech company Checkerspot has successfully developed what it claims is a ‘world-first’ ingredient: a high-oleic palm oil alternative produced entirely through the fermentation of microalgae.
