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Danone’s Silk brand expands protein line-up with new plant-based yogurts and shakes
Danone’s alt-dairy brand Silk is expanding its range of high-protein products with the launch of Silk Protein Yogurt and Silk Protein Shakes, rolling out across the US this summer.
Amano Enzyme showcases pea protein processing technology at Bridge2Food Europe
Amano Enzyme showcased its ProBoost Neutra enzyme solution for pea protein processing at Bridge2Food Europe 2026, highlighting its potential to improve functionality, flavour and production efficiency in plant-based food applications.
Ayana Bio and Brevel partner on plant-based bioactive ingredient production
US-based plant cell technology company Ayana Bio has entered a strategic development partnership with Israeli fermentation specialist Brevel to advance the commercial production of plant-based bioactive ingredients.
Huel enters instant noodle category with new functional ramen line
UK plant-based nutrition brand Huel has entered the instant noodle category with a new functional ramen line, aiming to ‘disrupt’ a category it says ‘hasn’t innovated in a generation’.
Research highlights affordability and taste as plant-based growth drivers in Europe
New analysis of Circana data, by Good Food Institute Europe, shows that improvements in affordability and taste boosted the sales volume of plant-based foods in four of the continent’s leading markets in 2025.
New Planta protein powder with Solein air protein launched in US
A new protein powder, containing Solar Foods’ Solein ‘air protein’ ingredient, is launching in the US under Ambrosia Collective’s brand Planta.
LDC to build new sunflower and soy processing plant in Argentina
Louis Dreyfus Company is investing in the construction of a new plant to process sunflower seeds and soybeans at the site of its existing facility in Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
Naked Smoothies introduces two high-protein smoothie flavours
Naked Smoothies has announced the launch of two high-protein flavours: Chocolate Banana Protein and Blueberry Cheesecake Protein.
ADM positions postbiotics at the centre of personalised nutrition at Vitafoods Europe 2026
At Vitafoods Europe 2026, ADM showcased how advances in microbiome science help brands meet increasingly personalised consumer health needs. Through featured concepts, ADM highlighted microbiome solutions targeting stress, sleep, mood, digestive health, metabolic health, women’s health, active nutrition and more.
Rxbar expands high-protein range with new flavour
Rxbar has expanded its high-protein snack range with the launch of high-protein chocolate chip peanut butter, a new plant-based protein bar containing 19g of protein and made with six ingredients.
Raisio secures €1.8m for upcycled grain fibre innovation project
Raisio has secured €1.8 million in funding from Finnish innovation agency Business Finland to support a four-year research project aimed at developing functional fibre ingredients from grain processing side streams.
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