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Dragons’ Den Startup Omni Fetches $14.5M in Funding for Plant-Based Dog Food
British vegan pet food maker Omni has raised £11M ($14.5M) in Series A funding to expand its footprint, enter the US market and launch an Ozempic-style product for dogs.
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Prioritising Plant-Based Food in Public Institutions Can Save the EU €11.6B Each Year
A new study shows that the EU stands to save €11.6B in budget, healthcare and environmental costs by shifting a majority of public food procurement spending towards plant-forward menus.
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Danone Expands Silk Protein Lineup with Non-Dairy Yoghurts & Shakes
Danone has added yoghurts and shakes to its Silk Protein range of plant-based dairy products, building on America's seemingly endless appetite for the macronutrient.
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Spanish Court Hands Heura Big Win in David vs Goliath Case Brought by Meat Lobby
An appeals court in Barcelona has overturned a first-instance ruling to clear plant-based brand Heura of most unfair competition claims in a case initiated by the meat industry.
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Price Hikes Hit Meat & Dairy Purchases Harder Than Plant-Based Food, Finds Study
A cross-Atlantic study found that plant-based food sales are less price-sensitive than those of conventional meat and dairy, with socioeconomic status playing a key role.
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French Plant-Based Meat Startup Swap Food Enters Liquidation, Faces Shutdown Without Buyer
Parisian plant-based whole-cut meat maker Swap Food (formerly Umami) has entered liquidation and ceased activities in France, with a closure of its US operations imminent unless a buyer is found.
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No Whey: How Future Food Startups Are Plugging the Protein Shortage
Whey is everywhere, but relentless demand puts it at risk of being nowhere. To address the shortage, manufacturers must turn to alternative protein sources.
Food companies are scrambling to load protein into everything, and the ensuing!-->!-->!-->…
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NS/TX Industries Raises $10.5M to Build Automated Plant-Based Meat Production System
Canadian startup NS/TX Industries has secured $10.5M in funding to construct an automated assembly line for its whole-cut plant-based meat and seafood products.
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New York City Ups Spending on Plant-Based Food to Hit 2030 Emissions Goal Early
The New York City government has increased its plant-based protein purchases by 130% and lowered meat and dairy volumes by 15% to reach its 2030 climate goals four years ahead of schedule.
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Molinos Río de la Plata to Acquire NotCo’s Plant-Based Business in Argentina & Uruguay
Molinos Río de la Plata, Argentina's largest branded food company, has agreed to purchase 100% of Chilean AI-led plant-based food firm NotCo's operations in Argentina and Uruguay.
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Oatly Reportedly Considering Sale of Embattled China Business
Swedish oat milk giant Oatly is reportedly considering selling its business in China, where it has struggled for years. A potential deal could be completed this year.
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Clover Food Lab Reopens Days After Shutdown, Thanks to Last-Gasp Investment Deal
Popular meatless restaurant chain Clover Food Lab reopens five locations today following an 11th-hour deal with an investor, days after it closed its doors.
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European Plant-Based Sales Grow By 3% As Price Gap with Meat & Dairy Narrows
Sales of plant-based meat and dairy in Europe rose 3.3% in 2025, driven by affordable products that meet consumers' taste expectations.
The plant-based market is firmly in ascendance in some of Europe's major markets, thanks in large!-->!-->!-->…
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Revo Foods Leverages 3D-Printed Mycoprotein Tech to Launch Whole-Cut Chicken Fillet
Austria's Revo Foods has introduced a mycelium chicken fillet made from its 3D-printing tech in three European markets. Just don't call it an alternative.
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This Revamps Whole-Food ‘Super Superfood’ Line with Mushroom-Led Focus
UK plant-based brand This has relaunched its This is Super Superfood line of whole-food proteins with a new name and packaging design centred on mushrooms.
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60% of US Households Buy Plant-Based Products – Here’s How Each Region Performs
A new report shows that three in five homes in the US bought plant-based food in 2025, with the South spending the most money and the West leading in household penetration.
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Huel Unveils Protein Ramen As First New Product Category After Danone Acquisition
Danone-owned plant-based nutrition brand Huel has unveiled a line of instant ramen that delivers 25g of protein and solves the texture problems of its Hot and Savoury range.
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Sweden’s Livoo is Making Protein By Upcycling Oat Milk Waste
Swedish food tech startup Livoo has unveiled Eco-Oatup, a new protein- and fibre-rich ingredient derived from the pulp left over from oat milk production.
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Ahead of NBA Finals, Beyond Meat Taps Knicks Star Josh Hart to Launch Protein Drinks in New York
Beyond Meat has begun rolling out its Beyond Immerse line of protein drinks in over 26,000 locations in New York, with NBA star Josh Hart joining as the product's brand ambassador.
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Allplants Owner Buys Factory Out of Administration to Shore Up Plant-Based Manufacturing
Matthew Mills, co-owner of UK startup Allplants, has bought Fairoak Foods out of administration to expand the plant-based meal brand's manufacturing capabilities, a move he made with his wife, Ella Mills.
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White Castle Replaces Impossible Slider with Dr Praeger’s Veggie Patty
US fast-food chain White Castle has debuted a Southwest Veggie Slider made with Dr Praeger's meat-free patty, months after discontinuing the Impossible Foods version, citing consumer feedback.
In October, White Castle concluded a!-->!-->!-->…
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