UK investor the Shallan Group acquires Glendale Foods
Glendale Foods, a UK supplier of branded and private-label frozen foods, has been acquired by the Shallan Group investment firm. Paul Burkitt and Mark Jones,...
Tag : Vegetarian and Vegan
Germany sees a 17% increase in production of meat substitutes in 2023
In 2023, Germany saw a 17% increase in meat substitute product demand, with production rising by 17% year on year, according to the country’s Federal...
GFI reports decrease in US plant-based food retail sales for 2023
In 2023, the plant-based food industry in the US saw a decline in sales, with meat and seafood alternatives experiencing significant drops in both value...
Plant-based UK company Shicken sets sights on profitability in the coming year following successful US launch.
Shicken, a UK-based vegan ready-meal maker, is setting its sights on profitability in 2025 after its recent launch in the US. Co-founder Parm Bains revealed...
Bell Food Group to divide its overseas poultry division
European meat and convenience food company Bell Food Group has unveiled its decision to separate its international poultry unit, which was previously part of the...
Court Suspends France’s Ban on Labeling Plant-Based Meat for Second Time
France’s Conseil d’État has suspended a government decree proposing to ban food producers from using plant-based meat descriptors. The ban was intended to take effect...
SemCap invests in Aloha plant-based protein snacks and drinks business
Aloha, a US plant-based snacks and drinks business, has received a minority investment from SemCap Food and Nutrition. SemCap has infused $68m to acquire a...
Mondarella’s Five-Year Growth Strategy Includes Opening Up to External Investment
German plant-based cheese producer Mondarella is open to external investment to support its growth plans. Speaking at the IFE trade show in London, founder and...
UK’s This launches final crowdfunding campaign ever
The UK-based meat-alternative company, This, is gearing up to launch a crowdfunding campaign, which it anticipates will be its “last ever crowdfund,” as stated on...
Maple Leaf Foods to Combine Meat and Plant-Based Divisions in Merger
Maple Leaf Foods, a key player in the food and beverage industry, announced plans to merge its meat and plant-based protein businesses following a successful...