The Vegan Food Group has decided to disband after facing challenges in the plant-based sector. This decision led to the closure of Clive's Purely Plants, along with the separation of VFC and Meatless Farm from the company. The closure of the York office signifies a shift in focus to the plant-based factory in Germany, with plans to streamline operations and pursue sustainable growth.

VFC Foods, now funded independently, aims to address concerns about ultra-processed foods and will be repositioned and relaunched in 2027. Despite facing losses and challenges in the plant-based meat market, the company remains committed to being part of the solution in the alternative protein sector. The closure of Clive's Purely Plants is part of a larger trend of companies in the industry facing acquisition, insolvency, or closure, signaling ongoing changes in the plant-based food market.