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Refresco to Buy Plant-Based Milk Leader SunOpta for $1.1B After Boost in Sales & Demand
Dutch beverage giant Refresco has agreed to acquire US plant-based food and drink company SunOpta in a $1.1B deal, which is set to complete in Q2 2026.
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Texas’s Plant-Based Meat Labelling Law Struck Down After Court Finds It Unconstitutional
A federal district judge has ruled that Texas's law requiring plant-based meat companies to use terms like 'meatless' violates the First Amendment and cannot be enforced.
In a major win for the plant-based food industry, a federal court!-->!-->!-->…
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India’s Marico Acquires Majority Stake in Plant-Based Protein Startup Cosmix for $25M
Indian CPG giant Marico has agreed to buy a controlling stake in Cosmix Wellness, a vegan protein and supplements brand that found national fame on Shark Tank, in a deal worth ₹226 crores ($25M).
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GFI President Bruce Friedrich, Author of ‘Meat’, on Protein, Politics & Plants
To mark the release of his book, Meat, the Good Food Institute founder Bruce Friedrich talks alternative proteins, political bans, investment struggles, blended meat, and parallels with cars and the internet.
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The Tofoo Co Strengthens Plant Protein Portfolio with Acquisition of Germany’s Topas
UK tofu leader The Tofoo Co is set to acquire German seitan producer Topas, best known for its Wheaty brand, ahead of a planned launch in Europe's largest plant-based market this year.
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Impossible Foods CEO Peter McGuinness Steps Down, Executive Team to Lead Operations
Plant-based meat leader Impossible Foods has that CEO Peter McGuinness is stepping down after nearly four years, with the company’s executive team set to take over day-to-day operations.
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No Veg On the Menu: Rethinking Lesotho’s Breakfast Culture in a Warming World
In a warming world, a cold colonial legacy persists on Lesotho’s breakfast plates.
Breakfast, as a post-waking meal, has long existed in human cultures across the globe, though arguably its modern commercial identity was powerfully!-->!-->!-->…
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Protein, Pulses & Policy: Is Switzerland Safeguarding Its Future Food Security?
Despite ambitious sustainability targets and a booming food-tech sector focused on plant-based protein, Switzerland's transition to a future-ready food system is being undermined by deeply entrenched government policies and subsidies that!-->…
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First Better-for-You Kids, Now Protein Drinks: Alpro Aims for Premium Niches
Danone-owned plant-based brand Alpro is launching Meal to Go, a line of meal replacement drinks packed with protein and over two dozen micronutrients.
Banking on its single-digit growth in a volatile plant-based dairy market last year,!-->!-->!-->…
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Vegan Food Group Splits From VFC & Meatless Farm, Closes Clive’s Purely Plants
Vegan Food Group has closed its York office to focus on its plant-based factory in Germany, with VFC and Meatless Farm separating from the company, and Clive's Purely Plants shutting down.
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Indian Plant-Based Meat Pioneer Snags Big Partnership with Hilton Hotels
Indian vegan startup GoodDot Foods has teamed up with Hilton to host a Pan-India Plant Protein Culinary Festival across its hotels during Veganuary.
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These Sisters Grew Up On A Dairy Farm. They’ve Just Raised $2.8M for Oat Milk Cheese
Finnish oat-based cheese startup Mö Foods, founded by sisters raised on a dairy farm, has secured €2.4M ($2.8M) in funding to fuel its European expansion.
A decade ago, eco anxiety forced a lifestyle change for Annamari Jukkola and!-->!-->!-->…
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Beyond Immerse: Plant-Based Meat Giant is Now Selling Protein Drinks
Plant-based giant Beyond Meat has diversified past food for the first time, launching a line of clear protein drinks called Beyond Immerse to support gut and muscle health.
Ethan Brown wasn't kidding.
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Gen Z Leads the UK’s Meat-Free Wave, Despite Young Men Eating Too Much Animal Protein
Young men's meat consumption is rising faster than any other age group in the UK. Still, Gen Z remains the most likely demographic to follow a vegan or vegetarian diet.
The UK has long been a trailblazer in the meat-free movement. It!-->!-->!-->…
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This Meat-Free Platform Brings Food Companies Together to Win Over ‘Open Omnivores’
Meat Free Made Easy, a UK campaign to help people eat less meat, has launched a new platform that leverages collaborative marketing to attract more people to the plant-based sector.
Months after bringing together more than 50 food!-->!-->!-->…
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60% of Germans Back Tax Cut on Plant-Based Milk to Match Dairy VAT
A majority of people in Germany are in favour of a lower VAT rate on plant-based milk, which is bought by nearly half of the country's consumers now.
People in Europe's largest plant-based market want its government to level the playing!-->!-->!-->…
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Over Half of Canadians Want More Plant-Based Food As Inflation Bites
New data shows surging demand for plant-based food in Canada, but prices remain both an opportunity and a challenge for companies in this space.
More than half of Canadians are looking to increase the amount of plant-based food they!-->!-->!-->…
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Impossible Foods Taps Equii for Protein-Packed Plant-Based Innovation Amid GLP-1 Surge
Amid the GLP-1 boom, Impossible Foods has partnered with Equii to cater to America's protein demand by combining plant-based meat with grain-based pastas and breads.
Days after the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasised greater!-->!-->!-->…
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These Better-for-You Kids Brands Are Creating Food For A Climate-Conscious Generation
Children's health is garnering more attention amid rising obesity and ultra-processed food concerns – here are seven brands that are truly better for kids, and simultaneously planet-friendly.
At the start of this year, the UK's ban on!-->!-->!-->…
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Rebellyous Foods Lowers Plant-Based Meat Prices with Production Milestone After $3.5M Raise
Leading plant-based meat maker Rebellyous Foods has commercially launched its Mock 3 Production System on the back of a 30% sales growth and $3.5M in new funding.
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New US Dietary Guidelines: More Red Meat, More Dairy in Blow to Climate Goals
The new US Dietary Guidelines have largely ignored scientists' advice to prioritise plant-based proteins, instead endorsing red meat and full-fat dairy in a much-criticised move; seed oils and UPFs are side-stepped.
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