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Veg-net and the Vegan Business Tribe’s Battle of the Brands competition returns for 2025
Battle of the Brands provides one plant-based business with an opportunity to secure a delegate place at Veg-net worth £1,750.
Blackbird Foods announces acquisition by Ahimsa Companies, supporting brand expansion
Investor Ahimsa Companies has acquired US plant-based food brand Blackbird Foods for an undisclosed sum.
Valio acquires Raisio’s plant protein business in €7m deal
Valio has acquired Raisio’s plant protein business, including the Härkis and Beanit fava bean brands and related fixed assets.
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UK government has invested £75m in alternative protein innovation, GFI finds
The Good Food Institute conducted the assessment to evaluate progress made on establishing a robust alt-protein ecosystem in the country.
Start-up spotlight: Better Pulse
This time, we speak to Better Pulse, a start-up developing high-protein, black-eyed pea-based functional ingredients.
Planteneers expands marbled whole cut and cold cut applications
Planteneers has extended its range of meat alternative product applications available to customers through its collaboration with Handtmann.
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