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🆕🌱 Danone UK and Ireland’s Alpro brand has added a new caramel-flavoured barista beverage to its portfolio.

Alpro expands barista range with new caramel flavour | The Plant Base Danone UK and Ireland’s Alpro brand has added a new caramel-flavoured barista beverage to its portfolio.

🆕🌱 Saputo Dairy UK’s Cathedral City cheese brand has expanded its range with the launch of a new ‘Plant Based Smokey Block’ SKU.

Cathedral City expands plant-based range with smoked cheddar-flavoured block | The Plant Base Saputo Dairy UK’s Cathedral City cheese brand has expanded its plant-based range with the launch of a new ‘Plant Based Smokey Block’ SKU.

🌱 Armored Fresh has filed a new patent for a manufacturing technology that can replicate the taste and texture of traditional hard aged cheese in grated form.

Armored Fresh to launch grated parmesan alternative leveraging new manufacturing tech | The Plant Base Armored Fresh has filed a new patent for a technology that can replicate the taste and texture of hard aged cheese in grated form.

Food-tech company Revyve has opened a new facility in the Netherlands, which will support the production of its new gluten-free ingredient line made from baker’s yeast.

Revyve opens new Netherlands facility, debuts gluten-free yeast-based texturizer | The Plant Base Revyve has opened a facility in the Netherlands, supporting production of its new gluten-free ingredient line made from baker's yeast.

🆕🫘 UK artisan bean company Bold Bean Co has launched its first range of ‘gourmet baked beans,’ made with specially selected beans chosen for their size and flavour.

Bold Bean Co launches ‘gourmet baked beans’ range | The Plant Base Bold Bean Co has launched a range of ‘gourmet baked beans,’ made with specially selected beans chosen for their size and flavour.

🍴🌱 Putting plants on the menu: Opportunities in foodservice

📝 We explore how brands can get in on the sector action and claim their seat at the table.

Putting plants on the menu: Opportunities in foodservice | The Plant Base We explore how plant-based brands can get in on the foodservice action and claim their seat at the table.

🌱 meat start-up Novameat has raised €17.4m in an oversubscribed Series A funding round.

Funds will be used to enhance Novameat’s commercial activities in new regions and support the expansion of its product portfolio, including the launch of a new ‘Shredded Nova-b*ef’ product on 16 September.

Novameat raises €17.4m in Series A funding round, introduces new plant-based shredded beef | The Plant Base Plant-based meat start-up Novameat has raised €17.4m in an oversubscribed Series A funding round.

🍔🍄 UK-based food-tech company Myco is offering its fungi-based protein ingredient to manufacturers for use in hybrid meat products.

Myco offers Hooba protein to manufacturers for use in hybrid meat products | The Plant Base UK-based food-tech company Myco is offering its fungi-based protein ingredient to manufacturers for use in hybrid meat products.

🌱✨ Our September 'Start-up spotlight' is on Nosh.bio, a food-tech company headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specialising in the production of fungi-based ingredients.

The Plant Base speaks to Tim Fronzek, the company's co-founder and CEO, to find out more about the start-up's in the space.

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🌱 The Better Meat Co has been awarded a $1.4 million grant by the United States Department of Defense to produce large volumes of its Rhiza mycoprotein ingredient.

The Better Meat Co awarded $1.4m from US Department of Defense | The Plant Base The Better Meat Co has been awarded a $1.4m grant by the US Department of Defense to support the production of its mycoprotein ingredient.

🌱🍫 UK and free-from chocolate brand Nomo has expanded its line-up with the launch of a new coconut chocolate bar. 🥥

Nomo adds coconut chocolate bar to line-up | The Plant Base UK vegan and free-from chocolate brand Nomo has expanded its line-up with the launch of a new coconut chocolate bar.

🌱 Quorn has launched a new division, QuornPro, focusing on providing one-stop shop menu solutions to foodservice customers.

Quorn initiates new foodservice menu solutions division | The Plant Base Quorn has launched a new division, QuornPro, focusing on providing one-stop shop menu solutions to foodservice customers.

🆕🌱 Fry Family Foods is launching a new mince product into Tesco stores across the UK, designed to be versatile and ‘shapeable’.

Fry’s launches ‘category-first’ shapeable plant-based mince in Tesco | The Plant Base Fry Family Foods is launching a new plant-based mince product into Tesco stores across the UK, designed to be versatile and ‘shapeable’.

🌱 UK bakery brand Oggs has launched a new lemon loaf cake into Tesco and Ocado, aiming to ‘revive’ the loaf cake category.🍋

Oggs aims to ‘revive’ loaf cake category with lemon loaf cake launch | The Plant Base UK plant-based bakery brand Oggs has launched a new lemon loaf cake into Tesco and Ocado, aiming to ‘revive’ the loaf cake category.

🆕 Upfield’s Flora brand is expanding its 'Plant B+tter' range with the addition of a smoked garlic-flavoured NPD. 🧄

Flora expands plant butter portfolio with smoked garlic flavour | The Plant Base Upfield’s Flora brand is expanding its 'Plant B+tter' range with the addition of a smoked garlic-flavoured NPD.

🌱 Consumer confidence and misconceptions around meat products remain the most significant barrier to people incorporating more plant-based meals into their diets.

📝 Martin Schlegel at HelloFresh, explores the food industry’s role in broadening plant-based alternatives’ appeal.

Opinion: Encouraging consumer confidence to accelerate plant protein adoption | The Plant Base HelloFresh's Martin Schlegel explores the food industry’s role in broadening plant-based alternatives' appeal.

🆕🌱 Ferrero has today announced the official European launch of a version of its iconic global hazelnut spread, Nutella.

Ferrero announces official launch of plant-based Nutella | The Plant Base Ferrero has announced the official European launch of a plant-based version of its iconic global hazelnut spread, Nutella.

company Solar Foods has obtained self-affirmed GRAS status in the United States for its Solein protein ingredient.

Solar Foods obtains self-affirmed GRAS status for Solein ingredient in US | The Plant Base Alternative protein company Solar Foods has obtained self-affirmed GRAS status in the US for its Solein protein ingredient.

🆕🌱 Squeaky Bean has launched Crispy Bacon Style Strips, marking a significant new addition to its product line-up.

🥓 This new offering is claimed to be the first plant-based ready-to-eat bacon available in major retail outlets.

Squeaky Bean introduces plant-based ready-to-eat bacon strips | The Plant Base Squeaky Bean has launched Crispy Bacon Style Strips, marking a significant new addition to its product line-up.

🌱 New School Foods, a Canadian start-up specialising in seafood alternatives, has secured an additional $6 million in funding from global investors, including Inter IKEA Group.

Ikea invests in New School Foods to advance plant-based innovations | The Plant Base New School Foods, a start-up specialising in seafood alternatives, has secured $6m in funding from investors, including Ikea.

🆕🌱 US-based Pressed Juicery has launched two new prebiotic protein smoothies aimed at transforming consumers' daily wellness routines.

Each smoothie is formulated with prebiotic fibre and contains between 20g and 30g of plant-based .

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🆕🌱 German cheese company SimplyV has announced the launch of ParmVegan, a plant-based parmesan alternative, in the UK.
https://www.theplantbasemag.com/news/simplyv-launches-new-parmesan-alternative

No whey: The rise of plant-based protein beverages and powders ⭐

The assumption persists that those who avoid meat and dairy will struggle to get enough protein. However, plant-based players in the sports nutrition arena are determined to put this idea to rest.

With shakes and beverages offering a quick, easy and tasty protein boost for active consumers, we assess how the vegan category is making its own gains in this space.

Forbidden Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire plant-based dairy alternative company Oat Milk Goodness

OMG was established to develop a locally-grown oat milk product that takes advantage of Australia’s abundant natural oat supply. Since its establishment, OMG has broadened its core offering to include flavoured milk alternatives and higher-protein options.

Plant-based custard! ⭐ is launching a plant-based version of its classic ambient custard product in the UK.

🎙️According to Ambrosia, its plant-based custard delivers the same creamy texture and recognisable flavour of its traditional custard, creating an enjoyable alternative for consumers with dairy intolerances or who seek fully plant-based options.

New product ⭐plant-based Lurpak🌿⭐

Arla Foods has introduced a plant-based version of its popular Lurpak spread into the UK and Danish retail markets. Investing in new products is a key part of the company’s growth strategy, and the launch of Lurpak Plant Based is a key driver for strengthening its brand across key markets, Arla said.

⭐Start-up spotlight⭐ Melt&Marble

who are a Swedish producer of precision-fermented 'designer fat' ingredients that can be used to enhance plant-based meat alternatives and more.

🎙️Our long-term mission is to enable the transition towards a sustainable agri-food system by providing different industries with the next generation of sustainable designer fats that solve a range of unmet needs. - Anastasia Krivoruchko, the company's co-founder and CEO

🌱 beverage producer, Califia Farms, has launched its 2024 seasonal line-up.

The collection features popular flavours such as pumpkin spice, alongside innovative offerings, including caramel apple almond latte and maple waffle almond creamer.

Califia Farms unveils seasonal line-up with trending flavours | The Plant Base Califia Farms has launched its 2024 autumn and winter line-up, introducing a range of new products aimed at health-conscious consumers.

🌱🧀 Plonts, a new cheese brand, has debuted its first product in the US following a $12 million seed round and opening of a pilot plant in Oakland, California.

New vegan cheese brand, Plonts, launches in US with $12m seed funding | The Plant Base Plonts, a new plant-based cheese brand, has debuted its first product in the US following a $12 million seed funding round.

🌱🍔 Swedish food company The Green Dairy has developed a burger made from upcycled oat drink residues, served for the first time at the Way Out West music festival in Sweden this month.

The Green Dairy serves up burgers made from upcycled oat drink residues | The Plant Base Swedish plant-based food company The Green Dairy has developed a burger made from upcycled oat drink residues.