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Beyond Meat continues expansion in plant protein space with new Phytosphere range

Beyond Meat continues expansion in plant protein space with new Phytosphere range

Beyond Meat, now also known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company, is continuing its diversification outside of meat alternatives with a newly launched range, Phytosphere.

Laird Superfood appoints Tropicana finance exec Mark Johnson as CFO

Laird Superfood appoints Tropicana finance exec Mark Johnson as CFO

US functional F&B brand Laird Superfood has appointed Mark Johnson as chief financial officer, effective from 1 October 2026.

Plant-based dairy: Functionality and flexitarians drive innovation in 2026

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.

Why consumer demand for creatine is accelerating worldwide

Why consumer demand for creatine is accelerating worldwide

Kieran Fisher, founder of Warrior, explores why the creatine category is booming, who the new consumer base is and how functional formats are reshaping its future.

Danone’s £864m Huel acquisition cleared by UK competition watchdog

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.

Olipop appoints former Electrolit CEO Christian Patiño Webb as chief executive

Olipop appoints former Electrolit CEO Christian Patiño Webb as chief executive

Olipop has appointed former Electrolit CEO Christian Patiño Webb as its new chief executive officer, as the functional soda brand strengthens its leadership team to support its next phase of growth.

SlimFast expands into functional nutrition with £5m investment from Supreme

SlimFast expands into functional nutrition with £5m investment from Supreme

SlimFast is repositioning itself as a broader functional nutrition brand, with new owner Supreme investing £5 million in the UK business.

Z Natural Foods launches chocolate goat whey protein concentrate

Z Natural Foods launches chocolate goat whey protein concentrate

Z Natural Foods has expanded its functional nutrition portfolio with the launch of a Chocolate Goat Whey Protein Concentrate.

Welch's Fruit Snacks enters functional snacking with probiotic Yogofruits launch

Welch's Fruit Snacks enters functional snacking with probiotic Yogofruits launch

Welch's Fruit Snacks is expanding into the functional snack category with the launch of Welch's Probiotic Yogofruits.

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