Natalie Portman, French firm bring home the faux bacon

Heura reports massive growth and Eatplanted launches in the UK, covered in this round-up of plant-based food news.

Artichokes are the lead ingredient in Cutting Vedge, a line of frozen plant-based meat alternatives launching from World Finer Foods.

Direct-to-consumer plant-based brand ZENB has announced the formation of a Plant Council Advisory Board. The council will support the brand in its product innovation, trend forecasting, nutrition, and more.

The Ulster Farmers' Union has called for the introduction of labelling legislation to protect traditional meat terms such as 'bacon' and 'steak'.