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Popcorn Kitchen unveils new savoury line, Crunch Corn
British snack brand Popcorn Kitchen has expanded its portfolio with a new savoury line, Crunch Corn, available now in three flavours.
La Vie debuts ‘UK-first’ vegan salami sticks
Plant-based meat alternatives brand La Vie has introduced what it claims is a category-first innovation in the UK: Vegan Salami Sticks, rolling out this month for Veganuary.
Bactolife secures over €30m in funding for gut-friendly Binding Proteins
Bactolife, a start-up based in Copenhagen, Denmark, has raised over €30 million in Series B funding to accelerate the commercialisation of its precision-fermented Binding Proteins innovation.
Better Nature targets chicken shop lovers with new Peri Peri tempeh
UK-based tempeh brand Better Nature has expanded its range with the addition of a Peri Peri-flavoured variety, available in Tesco.
Juicy Marbles jumps on veg-forward trend with new Umami Burger
Plant-based meat alternative brand Juicy Marbles has launched Umami Burger in the UK, a new high-protein patty made with a ‘whole-food-forward’ ingredients list.
New global report reveals top markets for plant-based innovation
A new report from The Vegan Society, unveiled today (2 January 2026) for Veganuary, offers insights into how vegan diets are shaping global culture and F&B industry innovation.
The Cultured Hub expands into plant cell culturing capabilities
The Cultured Hub, a scale-up facility established through a joint venture between Bühler, Migros and Givaudan, has expanded its services with the addition of plant cell culturing capabilities.
Laird Superfood expands hydration line with new Wild Berry and Tropical Punch flavours
Functional food and beverage brand Laird Superfood has expanded its Hydrate line with two new flavours, Wild Berry and Tropical Punch.
EU Biotech Act’s exclusion of novel foods from regulatory sandbox is a ‘missed opportunity for food innovation,’ GFI says
The Good Food Institute Europe has welcomed the European Commission’s new Biotech Act, but said it marks a ‘missed opportunity’ for food innovation due to its exclusion of novel foods from its regulatory sandbox scheme.
Bosh expands retail range with launch of new seasonings
British plant-based food brand Bosh has expanded its retail product range with three new ambient seasonings, launching into Ocado in February 2026.
GNT opens new application laboratory for plant-based Exberry colours in Dubai
GNT has opened a new application laboratory in Dubai, developed to support manufacturers using its plant-based Exberry colours in the Middle East, North Africa and Indian subcontinent.
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