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NewsSDIL: ‘Lactose allowance’ is ‘unfair’ to plant-based businesses, sector claims
The government this week announced that the sugar tax would now include milk-based and milk substitute drinks
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NewsHeck discontinues Meat-Free Chipolatas due to lack of demand
The North Yorkshire-based premium meat brand release a statement on Instagram on Wednesday with the headline ‘Time to say Chipola-ta-ra’
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NewsCalifia launches limited-edition Holiday Nog in Whole Foods Market exclusive
Available only at Whole Foods Market, Holiday Nog has been made with almond milk and contains just 50 calories per recommended serving
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NewsThis launches limited-edition festive nut roast in Tesco
Available nationwide from 8 December, This described its Chestnut, Mushroom and Caramelised Onion Nut Roast as ’everything you could want in a festive dish’
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NewsHappy Christmassacre: PETA Christmas ad 2025
PETA UK has launched a provocative Christmas campaign aiming to challenge festive eating habits and highlight meat consumption
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NewsLidl calls for government to set plant-based sales targets
Amali Bunter, Lidl GB head of sourcing and ethical trade, said the supermarket wanted the government to ‘level the playing field’ by making other retailers follow its example of setting a plant-based protein sales target.
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NewsJulienne Bruno brand rescued in pre-pack administration deal
The move adds to Compleat Food Group’s plant-based offering, sitting alongside vegan cheesemaker Palace Culture, acquired in 2023, and the Squeaky Bean and Vadasz brands
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NewsBeyond Meat forecasts subdued demand as losses mount
Revenues at the New York-listed group fell 13.3% year on year to $70.2m (£53.4m) in the three months to 27 September 2025 as volumes declined by 10.3%
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NewsPork Farms revamps Porkless Pies with ‘most delicious recipe yet’
The pie filling now includes plant-based bacon for a ‘more porky flavour’
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NewsInsider whistleblowers accuse industry of relentless drive towards cheap and processed meat
The report claims public heath and the UK’s food security have been ‘deprioritised’ as supermarkets go in pursuit of sales of ‘cheaper and more highly processed’ meat and dairy products
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NewsiSqueeze and Numilk roll out alternative milk dispensing machines
The partnership would ‘revolutionise the way businesses consume alternative milks’, said iSqueeze
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NewsOatly hits milestone of underlying profitable growth
Oatly has hit a milestone of registering a quarter of underlying profitable growth as a turnaround at the plant-based drink group takes shape
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NewsOatly makes move to 100% British sourced oats
The brand will now source 100% of its oats from farms in the south of England
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NewsLa Vie launches Croquettes range into UK market
The sharers are available in two variants: Ham & Cheese Croquettes and Bacon Croquettes
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NewsBeyond Meat reveals new ‘premium packaging design’ for UK and Europe
Beyond Meat has revealed a bold new packaging design, which it says underscores its ‘commitment to continuous innovation and to the planet’
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NewsSqueaky Bean launches vegan Salmon Style Flakes
The flakes are made from wheat protein and have launched into Sainsbury’s this month
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NewsBeyond Meat crashes own share price in debt deal
The vegan meat-mimicking manufacturer’s share price has collapsed 74.5% in a single week’s trading
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NewsRedefine Meat secures first bricks & mortar listing with Asda
The brand’s ‘New Meat’ products will be available in Asda stores across the country
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NewsGosh Food returns to growth despite third loss-making year
Gosh overcame a tough foodservice and discounter market to raise revenues to £18m overall in the year to 31 December 2024
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NewsTesco bolsters Finest lineup with Indian Banquet and Chef’s Collection
The supermarket has added branded meals from Bosh, Squeaky Bean and Itsu