All Vegan and plant-based articles
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NewsOatly invests $16m in Swedish production plant
The $16m investment will expand infrastructure and boost the site’s production capacity by more than 33%
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NewsEU to ban use of meat words on plant-based packaging
Under the new agreement, 31 animal-associated words including ’chicken’, ‘beef’ or ‘pork’ and cuts terms like ‘breast’, ‘thigh’ or ‘drumstick’ will be banned
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NewsQuorn launches Protein Bites into food to go category
The mycoprotein-based range comes in two formats: grab and go packs (rsp: £1.40/70g) and food to go packs (rsp: £1.30/from 45g)
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Comment & OpinionPlant-based labelling controversy is a ‘smokescreen’
The food policy landscape is shaped by well-resourced lobbies intent on keeping the focus away from plant-based diets, says Claire Ogley, head of campaigns, policy and research at The Vegan Society
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ProfilesSunny & Luna CEO Giulia Berretti on carbs, networking and gnocchi
’I went on to model in Milan, London and New York, where I saw first-hand the damaging attitudes towards food in the fashion industry’
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Comment & OpinionFood strategy is a policy opportunity we can’t afford to miss
This cannot be another strategy that sits on a shelf, or simply says the right things but has no teeth for delivery, says Andrew Stark, senior research and policy manager at Eating Better
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NewsPlant-based food is bouncing back, says Tesco
The retailer said demand for veg-led foods rich in protein and fibre had delivered a boost to plant-based options
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does Oatly’s ‘milk’ ruling mean for the plant-based category?
Oatly’s appeal over use of ‘milk’ in its marketing has been rejected
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NewsHain Celestial explores sale of UK-based Hain Daniels
The move is part of a wider comprehensive review of strategic options at Hain led by bankers at Goldman Sachs, appointed by the company in May last year
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NewsOatly expands Barista range with vanilla, caramel and coconut flavours
Responding to surging customer demand for customisable drinks, Oatly has released Barista Edition Coconut Flavour, Barista Edition Vanilla Flavour and Barista Edition Caramel Flavour
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy independent retailers should not miss The UK Food & Drink Shows
A preview of some of the panels, presentations and workshops visitors can attend at The UK Food & Drink Shows in April
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Comment & OpinionEvery retailer should care about protein diversification
Protein diversification is not a niche sustainability metric; it is quickly becoming a core indicator of retail climate credibility and strategic leadership, says Joanna Trewern, director of partnerships at ProVeg International
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Comment & OpinionIs UHT finally shrugging off its ‘poor man’s milk’ image?
UK consumers are waking up to the host of benefits UHT offers and realising it doesn’t have to mean a compromise on taste, says Niko Vuorenmaa, CEO at Oddlygood Group
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NewsEat Natural adds fruit bars in ‘edible wafer paper’ to reduce mess
The bars are described as ’balanced and convenient’ snacks for children and adults
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Comment & OpinionVeganuary used to feel unstoppable. What happened?
Veganuary is quieter because the category has matured, says Toni Ehrnreich of Bol Foods. Plant-based is now part of everyday life
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NewsOatly posts first-ever full year of profitability
CEO Jean-Christophe Flatin said hitting a profit for the year was a milestone but ‘not our destination’
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NewsOatly ‘disappointed’ as Supreme Court finds in favour of Dairy UK
In the latest update in the long running legal process, the Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed its appeal, agreeing with the Court of Appeal that Oatly cannot trademark the phrase in relation to oat-based food and drink
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NewsBio&Me hops on pistachio trend with breakfast cereal duo
The cereals contain a diverse range of plant-based ingredients
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NewsClipper Teas and Kallø owner Ecotone hits €700m in turnover
Organic foods conglomerate Ecotone has hit a €700m (£604m) turnover milestone, thanks to strong consumer appetite for natural ingredients
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NewsThe Tofoo Co acquires German plant-based producer Topas
Tofoo Co, backed by Comitis Capital, said it marked a significant step in its European growth strategy