Plant-based news - May 2026

🌱 Pleno / Grupo Lactogal – launched a new line of Vegegurtes. Inspired by traditional Indian lassi, the range offers a light and refreshing plant-based option in three flavours: green tea with lemon, mango, and pomegranate with passion fruit.

🌱 LEKKA – is preparing to launch LEKKA Salami Classico and LEKKA Salami al Pepe. 100% plant-based, salami-style and available at REWE from 1 June.

🌱 Garden Gourmet – introduced breaded tofu cubes with basil. Soft inside, crispy outside and ready for pan-frying, baking or air frying – a simple way to upgrade summer salads and quick meals.

🌱 Zentis – is expanding its sweets portfolio with Lovely SWEETS. From August 2026, the brand will introduce powdered almond balls in four vegan variants, inspired by classic desserts and cakes.

🌱 Greenforce – upgraded its plant-based Leberkäse with pea and fava bean protein, improved taste, juicier texture and higher protein content. The new recipe is also free from methylcellulose, carrageenan and konjac.

🌱 ALDI – under the ALDI Sports brand, introduced two vegan protein products on the Polish market: Vegan Protein Deluxe Hazelnut-Nougat and Vegan Protein Deluxe Ice Tea Peach. 

🌱 Billie Green – announced new Billie Green Snack Balls. 100% vegan, high in protein, spicy, juicy and made without additives – designed for snacking on the go or after exercise. 

🌱 Vegavita / BILLA – expanded its grill range with new herb grill skewers. A plant-based option for barbecue season, free from preservatives, flavour enhancers, artificial flavouring additives and palm oil.

🌱 VALSOIA – introduced two new 100% vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free ice cream products: a tiramisu-inspired creamy ice cream and a cornetto-style cone with salted caramel, caramelised almonds and cashew-based vanilla ice cream.

🌱 HARIBO – veganised its Wilde Erdbeeren. Gelatine has been removed and replaced with plant-based alternatives. The new version should appear in retail with a vegan label on the packaging. 

🌱 Hippeas Snacks – launched new Protein Puffs, crunchy baked pea protein snacks with 8 g of plant protein per 1 oz serving. The line includes flavours such as Pizza Party and Cheddar Vibes.

🌱 OATLY – appeared in Carrefour Poland with Oatly Matcha Strawberry in a 250 ml ready-to-drink format.

🌱 BILLA – continues to grow its vegan sweet snack offer with Choco-Mio, a vegan Bueno-style bar, and vegan Nut Butter Cups filled with peanut butter.

May 2026 shows how wide and dynamic the plant-based market has become. Classic meat alternatives, tofu formats, dairy alternatives, sports protein, sweets, frozen desserts and convenience snacks are all moving forward.

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