plant-based
European Freeze Dry expands vegan meal offering
Freeze dried ingredient specialist European Freeze Dry has unveiled its latest new products as it continues to grow its plant-based offering.
Beverages with flexitarian & health focus to boost business this summer, says Kerry
According to Kerry, plant-based concepts and teas with health benefits are among the top beverage trends for this summer.
Novax AB acquires majority stake in Ulrick & Short
Swedish investment company Novax AB has been announced as a new majority shareholder of UK-based clean label food ingredients specialist Ulrick & Short.
Is there a difference between vegan and plant-based – and is it important?
It’s true that the plant-based term was coined to make plant-based appealing for health reasons without getting into the ethical debate, but does that mean that vegans are more ethical than those defining as plant-based? Louise Palmer-Masterton, founder of Stem & Glory restaurants, discusses this debate.
Informa Markets gears up for Fi Global Connect online series
The first virtual event in the Fi Global Connect series launches on 12 April and brings together market expertise, a diverse range of food & beverage ingredients, and solutions and content from ten different events of the Fi Global portfolio.
Ingredion releases new plant-based market insights report
Ingredion EMEA has launched a market insights report, titled ‘Planting Possibilities: Insights’, which takes a look at the plant-based revolution and how manufacturers can capitalise on the ever-growing trend.
Do Goodly Dips launches feel-good plant-based dips across UK
Do Goodly Dips, a new Wales-based startup, has launched its debut range of original dips and is already in discussions with potential trade partners across the UK interested in stocking its products.
ProVeg and Veg Capital partner to fund food tech startups
German startup Zveetz becomes the latest plant-based company to receive investment from the partnership.
Fi Europe Connect 2020: Plant-based 2.0
With some of the world’s largest players of traditional meat-based proteins now in the plant protein market, there is a move to bring consumers with manufacturers on this journey.
Alpro invests in production facilities for plant-based future
To mark its 40th birthday, Alpro launches a health and sustainability action plan for 2025 under the banner “Feeding our Future with Plants”.
OGGS launches UK’s first patented plant-based egg alternative
OGGS Aquafaba is a ready-to-pour liquid egg alternative that reportedly whips, whisks and binds just like egg whites.
Nudie Snacks claims first to market with crisps made from ‘wonky veg’
The UK brand is cutting food waste with its new crisps made from vegetables that would otherwise be thrown out because they do not meet standard shape and size requirements.
Nestlé continues to expand portfolio of plant-based dairy alternatives
Nestlé is developing a wide range of plant-based dairy alternatives that the company says are nutritious, great-tasting and have a favourable environmental footprint.
PEP Kitchen expands vegan offering with new announcements
UK brand PEP Kitchen is releasing new two-person vegan options and meal kits.