All Vegan and plant-based articles
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News
Oatly upgrades growth forecasts as it makes ‘solid progress’
Revenues in the second quarter nudged up 3.2% to $202.2m, with “solid” volume growth in each of its divisions
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VFC launches campaign highlighting ‘hypocrisy’ of KFC adverts
VFC has imitated KFC’s billboard creative, swapping imagery of KFC coated fried chicken for the ‘dismal reality’ of how chickens are treated
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Simmer rapped by ASA for Dragons’ Den April Fool’s ‘spoof’
The watchdog considered whether two social media posts, which saw Simmer’s founders edited into a TV episode, were misleading
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News
Better Nature appoints co-CEOs to lead next stage of growth
Tempeh startup Better Nature has changed its management structure with co-founder Elin Roberts stepping up as co-CEO
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Framptons unveils Wessex Oat Co British farmed oat drink range
The range initially includes Unsweetened Oat, Barista Oat, Chocolate Oat, Oat Latte and Caramel Latte
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The Coconut Collab launches protein yog to support menopause
Its new Protein Yog, described as “thick and creamy” and “plant-powered”, is available in Tesco and Ocado
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News
Arla launches fresh dairy and plant-based barista milk lines
Both products have been developed with expert baristas to drive a younger shopper to the fresh fixture
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Category Report
Free-from trends 2024: Dull and tasteless no more
Gone are the days when free-from was often thought of as joyless. What’s driving today’s livelier approach to avoiding allergens?
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News
VBites founder Heather Mills acquires vegan online retailer Alternative Stores
Mills’ acquisition of the plant-based store is to support her mission to create a ‘one-stop shop for convenience’
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Comment & Opinion
Korean potato bread and food for inner happiness: key trends from the 2024 Fancy Food Show
Mediterranean diets, Korean influence and revamped cheeses were all on display at this year’s show, say The Brand Nursery’s James Acton & Chris Blythe
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News
Redefine Meat launches plant-based steak into Ocado
This is the first time a plant-based flank steak will be available for consumers to buy and cook at home, after previously being reserved for restaurants
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Events & Awards
Grocer Gold Awards 2024: Flo is Health & Beauty Brand of the Year
The winner brings meaningful difference and much-needed excitement to the somewhat staid period care category
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Events & Awards
Grocer Gold Awards 2024: Suri is Startup of the Year
The brand’s sustainable electric toothbrushes, made from aluminium, can be repaired rather than thrown away
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News
Calls for UN report on meat consumption impact to be retracted
The FAO’s flagship Pathways report on agrifood emissions has faced serious backlash
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Kallo launches plant-based dips to tap ‘social snacking’ trend
All three Veggie Dips are listed by Ocado
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Category Report
Lunch trends 2024: Why lunch is going places
As food-to-go options get more adventurous, brands are looking to broaden the horizons of lunchboxes, too. Who’s winning?
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News
Zoe launches ‘first of its kind’ whole food supplement into Waitrose
Nutrition app Zoe has developed the plant-based Daily30+ supplement as a “whole food complement”
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Range Preview
What’s new in stores for UEFA Euro 2024?
From bucket hats to barbecues, retailers and brands are aiming to capture the spending spirit of sporty shoppers this summer
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News
This valuation plummets and founders take cash off the table
The £20m Series C round valued This at just £50m, a significant fall from a £150m valuation during the Series B fundraising in 2022, The Grocer has learned
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Allplants secures further investment as it closes in on profit
Allplants has raised an additional seven-figure sum as the vegan frozen ready meal maker continues its drive for profitability