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A long-term committed ethical vegan and Green Queen's resident plant-based reporter, Amy juggles raising a family and maintaining her editorial career, while also campaigning for increased mental health awareness in the professional world. Known for her love of searing honesty, in addition to recipe developing, animal welfare and (often lacklustre) attempts at handicrafts, she’s hands-on and guided by her veganism in all aspects of life. She’s also extremely proud to be raising a next-generation vegan baby.

‘1000 Trees’: Shanghai Reveals Visionary New Eco-Lifestyle Mall That Mimics A Mountain

Amy Buxton Jan 21, 2022

Tian An China Investments has completed construction on a new green mall in Shanghai. The building sits snugly amidst the city’s art district. Called ‘1000 Trees’, it is covered with greenery, cascading over various levels, to resemble a…
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5 New Multicultural Vegan Cookbooks We Are Obsessed With

Amy Buxton Jan 21, 2022

Vegan food is great. Finding new vegan recipes to try is even better. As more cuisines lend themselves to easy plant-based substitutions and reimaginings, global palates are opening up. So, step away from the ready meals and press pause on…
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Veganly Deli Launches Superfood-Fuelled UK Vegan Deli Meats

Amy Buxton Jan 21, 2022

Plant-based charcuterie anyone? Based in the U.K., Veganly Deli produces artisan vegan food, made by Michelin-trained chefs. It lists cured-style meats, cheeses and animal-free foie gras amongst its products. Their USP? Each meat has been…
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Vegan Strongman Patrik Baboumian Throws His Weight Behind UK’s GREENFORCE Vegan Meat

Amy Buxton Jan 21, 2022

German vegan food tech startup GREENFORCE has arrived in the U.K. Founded in 2020 by Thomas Isermann in Munich, its official U.K. launch follows trial availability of plant-based meat items. Consumers can order a range of powder-to-meat…
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Omni Scoops $1.5 Million For Vet-Backed Vegan Dog Food As Man’s Best Friend Becomes Investors’ Best Bet

Amy Buxton Jan 20, 2022

UK-based Omni has secured £1.1 ($1.5) million in its first funding round. ProVeg International, Trellis Road, Purple Orange Ventures and Kale United all participated. Funds have been raised to support new product line developments,…
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Vegan Protein As Effective As Whey For Building Muscle, Study Finds

Amy Buxton Jan 20, 2022

New research into the effectiveness of vegan and animal-based protein sources has confirmed no difference between the two. The data show that men who eat plant-based protein and supplement with soy can bulk up as much as those who include…
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One-Stop Vegan Food Platform VEats Pilots In Sydney Ahead of Australia-Wide Launch

Amy Buxton Jan 20, 2022

Founded by Australian duo Lara Young and Susan McCarthy, VEats is a new plant-based platform focussed on helping consumers looking for convenient plant-based options in the country. They describe the digital solution as a…
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WADA Issues Warning To 2022 Olympic Athletes About Drug-Contaminated Chinese Meat

Amy Buxton Jan 20, 2022

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has doubled-down on recommending caution for 2022 Olympic athletes when consuming meat in China. It comes after confirmation of contaminated supplies and the German WADA counterpart issuing a mandate to…
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Natalie Portman-Backed French Vegan Bacon Startup Breaks Records With $28.3M Raise

Amy Buxton Jan 19, 2022

French veggie bacon maker La Vie, formerly known as 77 Foods, has announced a successful Series A funding round totalling €25 million ($28.3M) today. The round, which was led by VC fund Seventures, is the largest single alternative protein…
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7-Eleven Becomes Latest Chain To Partner With Lightlife In Canada

Amy Buxton Jan 19, 2022

In a move that will significantly increase the availability of plant protein for mass consumers, 7-Eleven Canada has made Lightlife vegan chicken tenders available in more than 600 locations across the country. They will be served hot from…
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Dairy-Free Ice Cream Is So Hot Right Now: 5 News Stories That Prove it

Amy Buxton Jan 19, 2022

The dairy-free ice cream sector looks set to witness a lot of competition in 2022. In recent weeks, numerous new launches have been announced, alongside innovations within the field. Big brands and independent startups alike are vying for…
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Chile’s The Live Green Co To Set Up US Headquarters After Closing $7 million Pre-Series A Round

Amy Buxton Jan 19, 2022

Chilean AI alt meat startup The Live Green Co has successfully closed a $7 million funding round to help support expansion. The Pre-Series A was led by DRADS Capital, with investment earmarked for U.S.headquarters creation and continued…
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Finnish Researchers Develop Fungi-Based Egg White Alternative

Amy Buxton Jan 19, 2022

As innovators and scientists race to develop animal-free alternatives to chicken eggs, a research team in Finland has created a new egg white alternative made from fungi; the development could represent the first of its kind. Like The…
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UK Vegan Fried Chicken Brand VFC Bags $10.2 Million To Accelerate US Expansion

Amy Buxton Jan 18, 2022

Vegan fried chick*n brand VFC Foods has announced the closure of a successful seed round led by impact VC fund Veg Capital. The £7.5 million (approx. $10.2 million) investment brings the young alt meat company's total funding to date to…
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Startup Creates New Chickpea Strain With 75% More Protein

Amy Buxton Jan 18, 2022

San Francisco’s NuCicer has created a strain of chickpeas with 75 percent more protein than regular varieties. The new super legumes are non-GMO and have been created using wild genetic diversity. Traditional breeding cycles were reduced…
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Unlimeat Enters the US Via Online Channels As 2022 Globalisation Strategy Kicks Off

Amy Buxton Jan 18, 2022

South Korea’s Unlimeat, the Zikooin alternative meat brand that makes sliced beef from upcycled food waste amongst other products, has finally landed in the US. The launch announcement was made with a Times Square advert on the Thomas…
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China’s Surging Alternative Protein Sector Gets Government Support Ahead Of Next Food Tech Boom

Amy Buxton Jan 18, 2022

After reviewing public records, The Good Food Institute (GFI) APAC, a non-profit that works to expedite the alternative protein industry across the region, has determined that China’s alternative protein sector is being increasingly better…
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THIS Promises To Satisfy Meat-Lovers With Vegan Meat, Or Their Money Back

Amy Buxton Jan 18, 2022

In a bid to encourage new customers, the UK’s THIS has made a first-of-its-kind pledge. For people trying its products in January, any not feeling satisfied with the ‘meatiness’ of the plant-based lines can claim a refund. The move comes…
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Regenerative Meal Delivery? Scratch Kitchen Is On A Mission To ‘Green-Up’ The Restaurant Industry

Amy Buxton Jan 18, 2022

Regenerative meal delivery? This is what Colorado’s Scratch Kitchen is aiming for. The young company claims it has achieved carbon neutrality on all orders. On top of sourcing local, working with organic farmers and managing 75%…
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Starfield Scoops $100 Million in China’s Biggest Ever Vegan Protein Funding Round

Amy Buxton Jan 17, 2022

Chinese plant-based meat company Starfield Food Science & Technology has made history with a $100 million Series B investment round, the country's largest ever for a vegan protein brand. Beijing’s Primavera Capital Group led the round,…
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Singapore’s Growthwell Foods Unveils Homegrown HAPPIEE! Brand With Four-Product Launch

Amy Buxton Jan 17, 2022

Singapore’s Growthwell Foods has made good on its ambitions to launch a new plant-based brand. HAPPIEE! Has been developed to offer alternatives to conventional chicken and fish products. All items are manufactured at the company’s…
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