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France’s ban on meaty names for plant-based products officially overturned
France’s ban on meaty names for plant-based products officially overturned

France’s Council of State has this week annulled two decrees prohibiting the use of names like 'steak' for plant-based products.

Labelling
FDA releases new draft guidance for labelling plant-based alternatives
FDA releases new draft guidance for labelling plant-based alternatives

The US FDA has released draft guidance for plant-based food companies on best practices for labelling alternatives to meat, dairy and eggs.

Labelling
Happy New Year from The Plant Base!
Happy New Year from The Plant Base!

As we step into 2025, we’re excited to continue sharing the latest news and insights from the plant-based food and beverage industry.

Marketing
Planted secures new media-for-equity partnership with SevenVentures
Planted secures new media-for-equity partnership with SevenVentures

Swiss food-tech company Planted has received a media-for-equity investment from SevenVentures.

Funding & investments
UK court prohibits Oatly’s use of ‘Post Milk Generation’ slogan on food and beverage products
UK court prohibits Oatly’s use of ‘Post Milk Generation’ slogan on food and beverage products

The UK Court of Appeal has ruled that Oatly is not allowed to use the marketing slogan ‘Post Milk Generation’ on its F&B products.

Trade legislation
Umiami rebrands as Swap, unveiling ‘new identity centered on taste’
Umiami rebrands as Swap, unveiling ‘new identity centered on taste’

French plant-based meat company Umiami has today announced a strategic rebrand with a new name, ‘Swap.’

Plant-based meat
World Plant-Based Innovation Awards 2024: Winners announced
World Plant-Based Innovation Awards 2024: Winners announced

FoodBev is thrilled to announce the winners of the 5th annual World Plant-Based Innovation Awards.

Awards
ECJ ruling says EU member states cannot ban ‘meaty’ names for plant-based foods
ECJ ruling says EU member states cannot ban ‘meaty’ names for plant-based foods

The European Court of Justice has stated that France’s proposal to ban ‘meaty’ names for plant-based foods would disrupt EU harmonisation.

Trade legislation
World Plant-Based Innovation Awards 2024: Shortlist announced
World Plant-Based Innovation Awards 2024: Shortlist announced

We are thrilled to unveil the shortlist for the World Plant-Based Innovation Awards 2024!

Awards
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