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Plant-based dairy: Functionality and flexitarians drive innovation in 2026
As the alt-dairy industry works to bolster its resilience in the face of challenges such as labelling legislation and sensory hurdles, this exclusive feature from FoodBev Media's The Plant Base magazine takes a deep dive into the current state of the market.
Danone’s £864m Huel acquisition cleared by UK competition watchdog
The UK Competitions and Markets Authority has today (20 August 2026) cleared Danone’s £864 million acquisition of plant-based nutrition brand Huel.
NNB and Axiom Foods launch plant protein partnership to address whey shortage
US-based nutrition company NNB has partnered with protein manufacturer Axiom Foods to launch a new plant protein ingredients line, PeptiClear.
Millow closes €2m funding round to expand clean-label protein production
Swedish food-tech start-up Millow has closed a €2 million funding round to support the expanded production capacity of its clean-label protein made from oats and mycelium.
Can vertical farming rise to the challenge?
Vertical farming business leaders will take stock of the sector’s future at the 7th Vertical Farming World Congress on 5-7 October in central London, after a demanding year of heightened financial pressure despite the technology's evident climate benefits.
Malk unveils brand’s ‘biggest innovation yet’ with clean-label Whole Malk NPD
Plant-based dairy alternatives brand Malk has today (10 August 2026) announced the launch of Whole Malk – a clean-label, organic plant-based milk containing 12g of protein per serving.
Plantible secures $35m to boost Rubi Protein production capacity
US food-tech company Plantible Foods has received a USDA-backed loan from X-Caliber Rural Capital to significantly expand production of its plant-based Rubi Protein ingredient.
I.T.S responds to summer flavour trends with new caramelised banana solution
UK flavour house I.T.S has launched a new caramelised banana flavour solution, tapping into the rise of what it calls ‘one of summer’s biggest flavours’.
Huel debuts new Mixed Berry Black Edition RTD offering in the US
Plant-based nutrition brand Huel has expanded its portfolio in the US with the addition of a new Mixed Berry flavour to its Black Edition Ready-to-Drink (RTD) line-up.
Crespel & Deiters introduces new coloured crumbs for breadings and toppings
Crespel & Deiters has announced the launch of Lory Crumb Colored, a range of colourful crumbs for breading and toppings, made with natural colourants.
ADM invests more than $16m into natural colour production at facility in Kentucky, US
ADM has announced an investment of more than $16 million to significantly expand natural colour production capacity at its facility in Boone County, Northern Kentucky.
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